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  • Can I deduct that as a business expense?

    Business Planning | 10.02

    Question of the Week Can I deduct that as a business expense? Happy Friday all! It’s been a big week for politics in the news, including the bombshell NY Times…
  • PPP Forgiveness Applications Are Opening Up. Should you apply?

    Business Planning | 09.25

    Question of the Week PPP Forgiveness Applications Are Opening Up. Should you apply? It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But more and more…
  • 3 Tips for the Tax Deadline

    Business Planning | 09.18

    Question of the Week   Happy Five-Minute Friday everyone! I hope you had a good week. This past Tuesday, we had the third quarter estimated tax deadline. Having just paid…
  • What’s next for government stimulus?

    Business Planning | 07.31

    Question of the Week What’s next for government stimulus? Happy Friday, all! And happy end of July! With as much as 2020 has thrown at us, it’s a bit surreal…
  • Improve your marketing with a client avatar

    Business Planning | 07.24

    Question of the week? Improve your marketing with a client avatar Happy Friday all! I’ve had conversations with a few clients this week who are thinking about starting a business.…
  • What To Do If You Owe The IRS And Can’t Pay

    Business Planning | 07.17

    Question of the Week What To Do If You Owe The IRS And Can’t Pay Tax day has come and gone. The rush and stress of having to get everything…
  • 3 Tips for The Tax Deadline

    Business Planning | 07.10

    Question of the Week Happy Five-Minute Friday everyone! I hope you had a good week. We’re less than a week away from this year’s first tax deadline. With a lot…
  • 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…
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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.