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  • Full PPP Loan Forgiveness for the Self-Employed!

    Business Planning | 06.26

    Question of the Week If you’re a freelancer or other self-employed person wondering if you’ll get forgiveness for loans taken out under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the SBA has…
  • 12 Black, Queer Entrepreneurs Share The Secrets You Need To Succeed

    Business Planning | 06.19

    Question of the Week Our national conversation about race has reached an inflection point, as peaceful protests continue in all 50 states and cities large and small.  People who may…
  • Purpose and Profit: 4 Keys to Creating A Profitable Mission-Driven Business

    Business Planning | 06.12

    Question of the Week Last week, a client asked me to reschedule an upcoming meeting. This client’s office would be closed for a full week so that partners and employees…
  • Changes to the PPP Loan and EDIL programs

    Business Planning | 05.22

    Question of the Week What is happening with the PPP Loan and EDIL programs? Happy Five-Minute Friday, all! Time to check in for the week before you jet off for…
  • Help For Minority-Owned Businesses Shut Out Of PPP Loan Relief

    Business Planning | 05.15

    Question of the Week How can we help minority-owned businesses shut out of PPP Loan relief? After a bumpy start, money from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is flowing. As…
  • How can I maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness?

    Business Planning | 05.08

    Question of the Week How can I maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness? Happy Five-Minute Friday, all! Hope you had a good week. After a bumpy start in round one, the second…
  • Did I miss out on stimulus relief?  

    Business Planning | 04.17

    Question of the Week Did I miss out on stimulus relief? It’s that time again…Happy Five-Minute Friday! I hope you all are staying healthy, happy and sane during this time.…
  • Am I getting money from the government? – Part II

    Business Planning | 04.03

    Question of the Week Am I getting money from the government? – Part II Happy Five-Minute Friday all! What. A. Week. The big news this week was the role out…
  • How can I invest in marijuana?

    Business Planning | 02.28

    Question of the Week How can I invest in marijuana? Happy Five-Minute Friday all! I’ve had several of you ask me about investing in marijuana, whether through a dispensary, farming…
  • High deductible plans that don’t qualify for an HSA

    Business Planning | 02.21

    Question of the Week High deductible plans that don’t qualify for an HSA Happy Friday all! This week I have a follow up to last week’s post about HSAs: the…
  • Help! Do I need to send a 1099-Misc?

    Business Planning | 01.31

    Question of the Week Help! Do I need to send a 1099-Misc? Hey all! Happy Five-Minute Friday.  I hope you’ve had a good week! Tax season is officially here. The…
  • Can I Deduct That As A Business Expense?

    Business Planning | 09.17

    I work with many business owners and by far, the most commonly asked question I get is, “Can I deduct that as a business expense?” As with all good tax law…
  • The Best Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

    Business Planning | 07.16

    On Tuesday, I gave some tips on improving your finances in 2015 by making simple changes to your retirement account.  These solutions are also accessible to those of you who…
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC (“BTF”), is a Registered investment Adviser in the States of Illinois and New York. Based in Chicago, BTF focuses specifically on serving mission-driven LGBTQ entrepreneurs locally and nationwide. Brian Thompson, JD, CFP® is a proud member of NAPFA, XY Planning Network and Pride Planners.