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Barbara Weltman

Vero Beach
As seen in: Big Ideas for Small Business, Oracle Magazine, Yahoo Finance, Inc., Investopedia, Constant Contact, The Motley Fool (U.S.), American Express, American Express Business Trends and Insights, Fox Business, Small Business Trends and
Trusted #Smallbiz Advocate, #Author of J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes book series + others, Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business® + Idea of the Day®
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Deducting the Cost of Business Meals in 2026: 10 Things You Need to Know

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By Barbara Weltman
| Big Ideas for Small Business
You gotta eat, right? But when it comes to meals, what’s business and what’s personal? If it’s personal, nothing is deductible, but if it’s a business meal, how much is deductible? Some of the federal income tax rules changed for 2026 and beyond, while others remain the same. Here are 10 things to help you navigate the complexity of tax rules for the expense of business meals.
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Making the Most of the Dog Days of Summer

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By Barbara Weltman
| Big Ideas for Small Business
This expression “the dog days of summer” has nothing to do with canines. It refers to Sirius, the dog star, that rises and sets in conjunction with the Sun during part of the summer months. For most businesses in the U.S. these days are hot and have more hours of daylight. What can these days mean for your business? Many businesses find the summer months to be their slow times. Clients may be away and not booking appointments, and customers may be focused elsewhere.
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Don’t Make This Common Entrepreneurial Mistake—Not Saving for Retirement

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By Barbara Weltman
| Dance Retailer News Verified
The future has a way of creeping up on us, and before you know it, you’re at retirement age. Are you prepared financially to enjoy a secure retirement with the lifestyle you want? Social Security benefits alone won’t do it. The sale of your business may not be the answer, either, because you never know if it will bring the return in the future that you envision now. Bottom line: Every business owner needs to save for retirement.
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