by Jon Neal | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” -–Michael Porter Quick Answers: What Are the OBBBA’s Excess Business Loss Limitations?The OBBBA made the Excess Business Loss limitation permanent (previously set to expire in 2028). For 2025, the...
by Jon Neal | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
“If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.” —Tom Peters Quick Answers: 2026 Charitable Giving Changes Under OBBBAIn 2026, itemizers can only deduct gifts above 0.5 percent of taxable income, and the 60 percent AGI limit becomes...
by Jon Neal | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement.” —James Cash Penney Quick Answers: Customer Service Retention StrategiesFollowing up after every sale or service can dramatically increase loyalty and uncover issues before they become...
by Jon Neal | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Raise your hand if you feel like you’re juggling too many balls in your Milwaukee business right now. (Yes, my hand is raised too.)Running a business means your brain is already pulled in ten different directions. And then Q3 shows up with a slew of tax code...
by Jon Neal | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
My guess is, back when Bill Holley first sketched out Cracker Barrel’s original logo on a napkin, he didn’t imagine its retirement would cause a nationwide uproar. The restaurant chain, known for its comfort food and front-porch nostalgia, recently...
