thejilljames.bsky.social
Blue jean baby, LA lady
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https://thejilljames.com/strategy-session/
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That’s a power game that you don’t need.
You deserve strategic guidance without judgment, power plays, or ego. If you're looking for an advisor who supports you in making the best decisions for your business, let’s talk. Book a call and get the expert support you need—without the “I told you so.”
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When we fail or make mistakes, we might expect responses that imply: you’re dumb, you’re a mess, you’re a failure, I never believed in you, you couldn’t do this without me.
Entrepreneurship is hard. The last thing you need is partners who put you in a one-down position whether you succeed or fail.
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But I’ve noticed that many entrepreneurs expect extra feedback in the form of gloating or shaming. If it goes right, the advice giver might want to celebrate their individual brilliance (which is often just luck), or even be given more control.
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Sometimes, it creates extra work and we have to charge you more or adjust the engagement scope. In rare cases, the engagement is no longer a fit. The right thing to do is give notice and let you find someone else who can support your new direction.
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On my consulting journey, I learned long ago that my business is not your business. I’m an advisor. It’s your life and your company. If you decide not to take my advice, I have choices. Most of the time, it’s just a shift in approach. Not a big deal.
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I bring this up because I often hear back from people who, after receiving my advice, took a different path. They expect me to be disappointed in them, or throw out a big “I told you so.”
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Asking for advice is just that -- a request. When you receive advice, you get to decide whether or not to accept and use it. And the person who gave you the advice doesn’t get to judge you based on the outcome.
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Check out my newly updated blog post, “Choosing a Small Business Retirement Plan,” for a deep dive into your options for building wealth.
https://thejilljames.com/choosing-a-small-business-retirement-plan/
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For example, if you’re not able to save more than the personal limit, then a personal Traditional or Roth IRA are often the place to start. Once you can save more, your company's profitability and your personal savings goals may help you decide whether a SIMPLE, SEP, or 401k is the right choice.
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Finally, what’s your appetite for fiduciary (financial) responsibility and administrative overhead? What kind of investment options do you want within your plan?
Your answers to these questions will help you determine what type of plan is right for you.
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First, how profitable are you? What’s your savings goal?
Second, what kind of tax benefits are you looking for? Third, do you have employees, or intend to hire soon?
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If you share this goal, setting up a small business retirement plan should be near the top of your list. You may be able to save tens of thousands of dollars each year, tax-free.
For small business owners, choosing a retirement plan can be daunting. How do you find the best option?
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Thanks for getting the word out. Gross receipts tax as a business licensing structure sucks. Fully updated my 2025 LA business tax renewal post here. thejilljames.com/city-of-las-...
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instead of those going to huge companies.
Read the rest of today's newsletter for more insights and discover how you can maximize your benefits while contributing positively to society.
https://the-jill-james.beehiiv.com/p/the-biggest-tax-break-you-re-missing
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(At least for the previous 100 years; tbd on how it’s going this week.)
2. We put in so much work to win this business and make these sales, to create jobs, and to be leaders in our communities. It feels like we should be rewarded with more substantial tax breaks,
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Each time I try to shortcut writing a how-to blog post about an aspect of running a business, I find factual errors in the output.
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Is he required to take a breathalyzer before each work day?
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So is this just an affordable housing program for Silicon Valley folks using excess DC federal offices?
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- By Feb 24, apply for LA County loss of income fire relief grants
- Send written agreements to freelancers
- Verify that you've awarded mandated 2025 paid sick time
- Have all new hires and contractors complete mandatory harassment training
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I heard the Glendale police told people where to stand so they could protest at the Americana. Who knew the green was public property?
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IDK, Aaron Rodgers being quietly sent to pasture (or HHS) is pretty solid, too.
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Are we still invited after that halftime show?
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I believe the going rate is $280 million? DOGE can transfer the files by Sunday.
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Glad to see it, and from a genuinely wonderful human. Congrats @pornsak.bsky.social
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Right. I'm invested in the thought exercise of how many condoms that allocation buys at government bulk wholesale per person, also factoring in that 50% of Palestinians are children. Strategist gonna math.
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From @propublica.org count, that’s $350k per person, per week. Quite a burn rate.