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Ask Dr. Per Cap: Coronavirus Relief

By admin | March 31, 2020 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: Coronavirus Relief

Dear Dr. Per Cap: The coronavirus feels like our worst nightmare come true.  I’ve been ordered to work remotely, schools are closed, sports are on hold, and stores are sold out of essential goods.  My husband is a truck driver and I really wish he would take time off until things settle down.  He says […]

Ask Dr. Per Cap: Tax Troubles

By admin | March 18, 2020 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: Tax Troubles

Dear Dr. Per Cap: I haven’t filed taxes in three years.  I dread this time of year because I always worry the IRS is going to come knock down my door.  What can I do to get my taxes squared away? Signed, Dreading Taxes Dear Dreading You’ve taken the first step by acknowledging your situation […]

Ask Dr. Per Cap: Hard Times

By admin | March 10, 2020 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: Hard Times

Dear Dr. Per Cap: You write a lot about investing.  I know that’s important but most months I’m struggling just to pay the light bill.  I work when I can but there aren’t a lot of jobs here and most pay minimum wage.  What advice can you give someone who is having a hard time […]

Ask Dr. Per Cap: Video Game V-Bucks?

By admin | March 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Ask Dr. Per Cap: Video Game V-Bucks?

Dear Dr. Per Cap: Last week I discovered three charges from Xbox on my debit card.  Turns out my teenager purchased V-Bucks to buy “skins” and “dances” while playing Fortnite.  $75 to buy virtual items in a video game!  I didn’t know there even was such a thing. What’s this all about and how can […]

SFTV E0006: Be Prepared

By admin | March 2, 2020 | Comments Off on SFTV E0006: Be Prepared

Sometimes, the news about a thing can be just as bad or worse than the thing itself. Let’s hope that’s true in this case. It helps to have a disaster plan either way.

SFTV E0005: Don’t get burned by a “cool,” fast loan

By admin | February 21, 2020 | Comments Off on SFTV E0005: Don’t get burned by a “cool,” fast loan

Merchant cash advances or “credit card receivables financing” may offer a quick injection of cash into your business, but there’s a high cost for quick money. These loans are cool now, but don’t get burned!

SFTV E0004: Check Your Checks!

By admin | February 20, 2020 | Comments Off on SFTV E0004: Check Your Checks!

If you’re not reconciling your business bank account monthly, you could be setting yourself up to be a victim of fraud.

SFTV E0003: Make Your Strengths and Weaknesses Work for You

By admin | February 19, 2020 | Comments Off on SFTV E0003: Make Your Strengths and Weaknesses Work for You

Use this simple tool to make your strengths and weaknesses work for you.

SFTV E0002: Take stock of your weaknesses

By admin | February 18, 2020 | Comments Off on SFTV E0002: Take stock of your weaknesses

If you’re not deliberate in identifying your weaknesses, their effects can sneak up on you and harm your business.

SFTV Episode 0001

By admin | February 17, 2020 | Comments Off on SFTV Episode 0001

Welcome to a new feature Sequoyah Fund is offering called Sequoyah Fund Television (SFTV, for short). Each episode will offer a small bite of information to help you run a more profitable business. We welcome your feedback and topic suggestions.