Start your Small Business’ Journey Toward Smarter Money Management this Financial Literacy Month
Red hot inflation, a possible recession, ongoing supply chain issues, and higher interest rates have made finances a significant struggle...
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- Apr 10
- 2 min
A Simple Explanation of the 2023 File Extension for California Taxpayers
An unprecedented string of winter storms across the state of California has extended the deadline for 2022 tax filing. There’s a lot of...
- Mar 9
- 1 min
3 Big Reasons Small Businesses Must Prioritize Bookkeeping
It’s easy to overlook bookkeeping as a small business owner, especially if you’re just starting out. But what happens when you start...
- Feb 6
- 2 min
File Your Small Business Taxes with Confidence by Doing These 6 Things
If you’re worried about filing your small businesses’ tax returns this year, you’re not alone. Only 25% of small business owners feel...
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
SMG is Going Remote! Here’s How Everyone Benefits
One-fourth of all professional jobs in North America are now remote, and that will soon include positions at SMG Business Services. After...
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Sustaining Your Small Business through a Post-pandemic Recession
The U.S. government has confirmed two straight quarters of economic decline. Six months of contraction is generally considered the start...
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
SMG’s Financial Secrets Shared at RESACON 2022!
I’m very passionate about using my 20+ years’ experience to help small business owners overcome financial challenges, and so being...
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
How Support Groups Help Fast Track Small Business Growth
We have all heard the saying, “birds of a feather flock together.” There is no greater truth in the small business community. The journey...
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
5 Tips to Improve Public Speaking as a Small Business Owner
Research shows only 10% of people love public speaking. I was not one of these people when I launched SMG Business Services, but I made...
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Learning To Love Networking As A Small Business Owner
When I founded SMG Business Services, one of the things I dreaded most was networking. The idea of mingling with strangers, much less...
- May 31, 2022
- 1 min
Hear Silvia Speak On QuickBooks At RESACON 2022
Silvia has been invited to teach at RESACON in Las Vegas! How cool is that? Hosted by the Real Estate Staging Association, RESACON is the...
- Apr 15, 2022
- 1 min
Spring cleaning for your business
As busy business owners, our on-the-go lifestyle means we’re often spending time facing customers and thinking about how to better serve...
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
It’s Financial Literacy Month. Why it’s important and Tips for budgeting like a pro
April is Financial Literacy Month. We know finances can be overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. Personal Finance is not generally...
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Remember to Pay Yourself, Quarter 1 Review
Today is April 1st and you know what that means. Not April Fools. End of Quarter 1 is a great opportunity to assess your self-pay. We...
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
Have you filed your 2021 taxes yet?
The main tax date is April 18, 2022, less than a month away. Have you filed your Individual and Business Taxes yet? If you haven’t filed...
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
Business owners need self-care too
Remember to care for yourself ❤️ As business owners, we’re often on the go-go-go and can forget that our minds and bodies need tending to...
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
3 Lessons from Lil’ Libros, a bilingual children’s book publishing company
In honor of Women’s History Month we are highlighting a woman- and Latina-owned company that is creating bilingual children’s books for...
- Feb 25, 2022
- 2 min
Gain financial freedom in your business
Running a business is more than the products and services you provide. What happens behind the scenes is just as important for your success.
- Feb 18, 2022
- 1 min
Silvia's chat with Darlene Hawley on the Attract & Standout podcast
Recently, Silvia was featured on the Attract & Stand Out with Darlene Hawley podcast where she and Darlene talked about financial...
- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
Failure is a beginning, strengthened with lessons learned
The freedom of being a business owner also comes with a heavy responsibility to grow and sustain the business to support ourselves and...
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