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Wayne J. Belisle, CPA
El Paso, TX
I own a local CPA firm, have been married for 30 years and have three great kids.
Interests: reading, losing at video games to my kids, fan of hockey, redsox fan, small business advocate, dallas cowboy fan
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If you already know the ins and outs of activity-based costing, then congratulations—you’re already in the upper echelon of businesses everywhere, and you likely have a serious edge over your competition. If you’re not familiar with activity-based costing, keep on... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
It’s extremely common for new business owners to focus too much on increasing sales during their first year of operation, thinking that this will automatically solve all of their problems. While this may sound reasonable on paper, this way of... Continue reading
Posted Aug 14, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
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After the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, businesses across the country entered a long period of turmoil and uncertainty. For many of them, this period has not yet ended. However, the passage of the CARES Act in late... Continue reading
Posted May 25, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
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Today, I want to focus on what it takes to make a customer remember you. Having helped my clients save over 6.8 million dollars over the last five years, I’m an expert in what it takes to be successful in... Continue reading
Posted May 19, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
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Did you know there’s a Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which is a fund available for restaurants, bars, and other eating establishments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s no secret that restaurants and bars have been hit the hardest by the pandemic.... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
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As a business owner, you may have seen the term “customer lifetime value,” but not known what it meant. If your search for an answer brought you here, you’re in the right place! As it happens, customer lifetime value is... Continue reading
Posted Apr 28, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
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Almost exactly a year ago, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide relief for Americans during the Coronavirus pandemic. This $2.2 Trillion stimulus package provided billions to state and local governments, a Paycheck Protection Program, direct payments to individuals, and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
In Today’s video you’ll learn about the new PPP rules issued by the SBA can greatly help sole proprietors, independent contractors and self-employed. Before the SBA changes many small business owners who didn’t have payroll had to calculate on net... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… The most valuable asset a business has is its existing customers. But what is a business’ second most valuable asset? Customers by referral! If you want your business to grow and... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Had a glitch that shut down my live video. Here is the completion of how to get referrals the correct way Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Do you want to improve your profit and re-engage customers? Obviously, the answer is yes, but how do we do this while juggling a cacophony of other tasks and obligations as busy entrepreneurs? The best way to grow profits is... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
In this video I discuss how a strong guarantee will dramatically increase sales from both your current customers and prospects. Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
It’s been over six weeks since the second stimulus bill has passed, and most people have yet to understand the entire scope of these changes. As we kick off the 2021 tax season, it’s important to understand the new tax... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
The new law passed in Late December of 2020 created the possibility to get both the PPP loan and the Employee Retention Credit at the same time. It also extended and expanded the credit into 2021. This can equal a... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
It’s been 312 days since our COVID lockdown began, and the economy has undeniably been affected in the long term. While this health crisis has ravaged some communities and businesses, you don’t have to let the COVID economy beat you.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 21, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
In this video I cover the tax breaks passed due to COVID that will affect your 2020 & 2021 returns. Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
In this video we discuss the new PPP loans (tax free money) that are available to you, how to qualify and how to get the loan forgiveness. Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2021 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Why You? Within the world of sales and marketing, this is the MOST important question you must answer! Out of all of the choices a person has, including doing nothing, you must communicate to your prospects that you are the... Continue reading
Posted Nov 20, 2020 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Back in March of 2020, the CARES Act was passed in an attempt to provide assistance to workers, families, and communities during such unstable times. While it has helped millions of Americans so far, it is also incredibly complicated to... Continue reading
Posted Nov 12, 2020 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
When I tell small business owners that they need to be raising their prices… they balk. “I can’t do that!” they say. “Not in the middle of a pandemic! Not so close to the holidays!” The excuses are endless. However,... Continue reading
Posted Nov 5, 2020 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Every business owner has been faced with a customer carrying a competitor’s ad or invoice with a lower price. Your immediate reaction is to match the price. When you are trying to increase gross profit, the fastest route to putting... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2020 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Your business can be profitable and still run out of cash. That is because the cash is hiding everywhere in your business but is not in your bank account. In this video I discuss where to find it and how... Continue reading
Posted Oct 22, 2020 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Though the pandemic continues on, the immediate urgency has died down, and many small business owners like you are now filing the required paperwork to have their PPP loans forgiven. Unfortunately, the rules for and details of loans like these... Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2020 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
These days, there’s more of a risk than ever that a small business will fail. Between the pandemic impacting how businesses operate day-to-day, changes in the economy as we adjust to this new normal, and myriad other factors, it can... Continue reading
Posted Oct 1, 2020 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Increasing sales is important to any profit enhancement plan. But cost cutting cannot be left out. In this video I cover the 3 rules for successfully cutting costs. Increasing sales is important to any profit enhancement plan. But cost cutting... Continue reading
Posted Sep 25, 2020 at Small Business Profit Maximizer!