Creating High-Performing Teams
By Erica Ishida | President and Chief Operating OfficerMay 3, 2021
Ep91: What’s Happening in Youngstown
In today’s episode, Jeff Leo Herrmann from the Youngstown Publishing Company joins Chuck & Brittany to discuss all things Youngstown! Jeff shares why Youngstown has been dubbed “Voltage Valley” and key developments in the area. Jeff also discusses his role as CEO of The Business Journal of Youngstown Publishing Company and his predictions for print …
I’d like to assemble an advisory board! Where do I start?
By Brandon Fredericks, CPA | AGP Advisory, Leader In my last article, I presented one of the benefits of an advisory boards as the ease of its creation. Though that is true, the upfront work should not be taken lightly. There is nothing worse than assembling the ‘wrong’ compensation of advisory board members. Before fully greenlighting an advisory board, I encourage you to invest a full day workshop with your …
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Ep90: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Microbusinesses
Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Tracy Williams, microbusiness specialist with the Akron Public Library to share resources and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Plus, they discuss their all-time favorite books!
President Signs PPP Extension Bill
By Robert Jackson, CPA Tuesday, March 30, 2021 The President signed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) extension bill on Monday, just three days before the program was set to expire. The bill now gives borrowers until May 31st to apply for a first or second draw PPP loan. While the bill technically extends the program …
The Advisory Board: Is it right for my organization?
By Brandon Fredericks, CPA | AGP Advisory, Leader How different the world looks and feels in March 2021? Crazy to think a little over thirteen months ago, I finished up my last business travel via air travel for an Advisory project. Since then, I have yet to step foot on a tarmac. Though ‘how’ we do business has changed drastically, our clients and customers are still …
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Ep89: STEM Education in a Virtual Landscape
Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Traci Buckner of the Akron Children’s Museum. Traci discusses the museum’s Money Makers program, the importance of STEM education, and adjusting to a virtual experience.
Ep88: Entrepreneur Spotlight – Ultragloss
Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Steve Marble and Josh Chancey of Ultragloss. Steve and Josh discuss navigating the challenges of 2020, their most significant lesson as a business owner, and what sparked them to want to become an entrepreneur. Jane, Chuck, and Brittany also discuss their favorite cars from movies and TV!
Ep87: Moguls in the Making
Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Carla Jackson from Emmanuel Christian Academy to discuss their entrepreneurship and financial literacy club, Moguls in the Making. Jane discusses the importance of teaching students skills like budgeting, marketing, and business planning to develop the next generation of entrepreneurs. Carla, Chuck, and Brittany also discuss their favorite famous …
SBA Revises Loan Calculation For Schedule C Filers, Issues Separate New Forms For First and Second Draw Loans
By Robert Jackson, CPA Thursday, March 4, 2021 The Biden administration released a statement last month indicating that there would be changes to the PPP loan program – which included an exclusive 14-day application window for businesses and certain nonprofits with less than 20 employees. Possibly the most anticipated change in that release – was …