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10 moments for business owners.

Name the moment, not the job title. Each one has a hook line to open a post or video with, its ringtone (the letter, bill or date people react to before they think) and what's at stake.

  1. First year in business

    “Your business made money this year. Did you pay yourself, or just the business?”
    Ringtone
    The first profitable P&L
    What's at stake
    Owner pay, entity choice and setting aside taxes start here.
  2. Choosing an S corp

    “Making $100K+ in profit as an LLC? Ask your CPA about an S corp before next year.”
    Ringtone
    The CPA's tax return
    What's at stake
    Entity choice changes self-employment tax and how you pay yourself.
  3. Hiring the first employee

    “Hiring your first employee changes your retirement plan options. Pick one that works for both of you.”
    Ringtone
    The first payroll
    What's at stake
    Employees change benefit rules, costs and testing.
  4. Setting up a 401(k) or cash balance plan

    “Profitable and want to shelter more? A cash balance plan can let owners save far more than a 401(k).”
    Ringtone
    A big tax bill
    What's at stake
    Retirement plans for owners are the biggest tax lever in the business.
  5. Personal guarantee on a loan

    “The bank wants your personal guarantee. That puts your house behind the business.”
    Ringtone
    The loan documents
    What's at stake
    Business debt can reach personal assets; protection planning matters.
  6. A partner wants out

    “Your business partner wants out. Without a buy-sell agreement, this gets expensive.”
    Ringtone
    The partner's email
    What's at stake
    Buy-sell agreements, valuations and funding decide what happens.
  7. Key person risk

    “If you got hurt tomorrow, would the business survive? Key person insurance answers that.”
    Ringtone
    A health scare
    What's at stake
    Disability and key person coverage protect the business and family.
  8. Business outgrowing the owner

    “The business is growing faster than you can run it. Planning your role is planning your wealth.”
    Ringtone
    The first $5M revenue year
    What's at stake
    Growth decisions affect value, risk and the eventual exit.
  9. Unsolicited offer

    “Someone wants to buy your business. Before you answer, find out what it's really worth.”
    Ringtone
    An unsolicited email from a buyer
    What's at stake
    Valuation, readiness and taxes decide whether to sell.
  10. Succession to family

    “Handing the business to your kids? Fair isn't always equal, especially with siblings who aren't in it.”
    Ringtone
    A child joining the business
    What's at stake
    Succession, gifting and estate equalization need years of planning.

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