Mar 21, 2026 | Business, Legal Explanations, Money
Find it yourself and you might be able to avoid fines and headaches Now that spring is in the air, it’s time for me to begin my annual ritual of de-cluttering the pantry. Newly devoid of expired foods I was able to group the five bottles of oyster sauce and...
Nov 14, 2025 | Business, Holiday, Money
Business Deduction or Personal Expense? I’m looking forward to one of my favorite holidays—Thanksgiving, a day of seemingly endless eating and self-induced “food coma” naps. From my Southern mom-in-law’s homemade cornbread stuffing to my best friend’s family recipe...
Nov 5, 2025 | Business, Money
Small business owners in Fort Worth can now apply for interest-free loans thanks to a new program aimed at making it easier to start or grow a business. CDFI Friendly Fort Worth and LiftFund have teamed up to offer loans of up to $100,000 with 0% interest through a...
Aug 13, 2025 | Business, Money
Don’t Pay for Something You Don’t Need! Recently I was going to try out a new recipe that called for 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. It’s been a long time since I bought lemon juice, but I’m pretty sure they still don’t sell it by the teaspoon. So this left me...
Apr 20, 2025 | Business, Legal Explanations, Money
When you prepare a budget for a grant application, especially one tied to federal or state funding, they often focus on programmatic expenses: staff time, supplies, equipment, and direct services. But one frequently overlooked category that can—and often should—be...
Nov 2, 2021 | 2-Minute Tips, How To, Money
If we’ve learned anything throughout the pandemic, it’s that uncertainty is something we need to plan for. Luckily, there are multiple ways you can guarantee your payments in your contract, even in the most uncertain of times. Click Here for More Information and...
Aug 13, 2018 | 2-Minute Tips, Money
Get Cash for Your Calling – Funding Your Social Impact Did you know the State of Texas has over 20 different ways to help fund small businesses? These aren’t necessarily loans or grants for a non-profit or 501(c)(3). These are awards that YOUR BUSINESS could...
Jun 6, 2017 | 2-Minute Tips, Money
Do you know how much your business credit depends on your personal credit? Do you have a banker you can discuss it with? In the age of online banking a lot of us don’t have many dealings with our bankers anymore, but it could be beneficial to you and your business if...
May 2, 2017 | 2-Minute Tips, Money, Scam Alerts
All of those pre-screened, pre-approved credit offers you get in the mail may not be damaging your credit score, but each one is an opportunity for an identity thief to tap the valuable credit score you’ve spent years accumulating. In this week’s two-minute tip, Tisha...
Jul 19, 2016 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Money
You work hard for your money. Is it worth the price to have your legal situation reviewed by a lawyer? Have you ever asked your lawyer: “Can you just skim this document and tell me if it’s okay to sign?” In this week’s two-minute tip, Tisha explains the effect of...
