Daffin Financial LLC

10/28/2024

Did you know that your tax returns can be reviewed, even if someone besides us prepared them? We can often find mistakes made by software or other preparers -- and amend your return for a more favorable outcome.

Did you leave money on the table?

10/25/2024

What are some ways an employer could make the pivot from remote work to in-office work more palatable for employees?

https://www.worklife.news/talent/workers-spending-more-than-60-daily-to-work-from-the-office/

10/24/2024

Do you really need to follow up with customers after a 🤑sale? It often doesn't yield immediate results (where's that instant gratification?!).

But following up is actually 🔑 key to effective sales because it shows your customers that they ❤️ matter to you even beyond the sale.

🙌🏻 Thank them for their business, 🤝 make sure their needs are met, and ❓ask open-ended questions about their experience. A quick ☎️ phone call or thank you email can go a lot further than you might think.

10/23/2024

If you're facing tax debt, don't be surprised if your next paycheck shrinks as badly as your favorite t-shirt did in the washer. The IRS can legally take up to 25 percent of your paycheck to settle your tax debt.

If you want keep your paycheck from ending up in the IRS's hands, there are options. One of them? Filing a Collection Due Process Appeal. As a taxpayer, you have the right to appeal the IRS's decision and attempt to negotiate a payment schedule with them.

10/23/2024

Good Leadership in Your Minneapolis Business Starts Here

We all appreciate and aspire to good leadership, but what does that mean? Bet you never thought about it this way.

10/22/2024

If your business was a plant, which customers would the dead stuff be -- the leaves that need to be pruned?

The health of your business often means staying focused on the ideal clients/customers you want to serve. Hanging onto less ideal clients can take time and resources that you could be directing for growth in other areas.

10/21/2024

The future belongs to those who plan for it today. 🌱
What’s one small step you can take this week to grow your wealth? 🚀

10/18/2024

Which one of these IRS disputes are you facing?

https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/top-taxpayer-disputes-with-the-irs

10/17/2024

If you want to forge strong connections with your employees, listen to them. And no, we're not talking about the kind of listening where you’re nodding your head and simultaneously thinking about your next business meeting.

We mean asking questions and paying attention, AKA – active listening, which looks like:
👁️ Eye contact.
👂🏽 Paraphrasing what you hear. "What I hear you saying is…"
❓ Asking clarifying questions. Remember the 5 W's?
😀 Be present. Phone away, minimize mental traffic.
👍🏾 Affirming their thought process. Find the good.
🙌🏻 A simple thank you. "I'm glad you shared this."

10/16/2024

What are some financial tasks you prioritize the last few months of the year?

10/15/2024

Creating a Business Disaster Plan for Your Minneapolis Company

If disaster struck, would your company be caught off guard? Don’t wait for that to happen. Create a business disaster plan now. Here’s how.