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Jalapeno Popper Chaffles
Maria Emmerich
Course Main Course, Nut Free
Cuisine American, Asian
To make the jalapeño Chaffle, preheat the Chaffle maker. Place all the Chaffle ingredients into a medium bowl. Use a fork to combine well. Once the Chaffle maker is hot, place 1/2 the batter into the Chaffle maker. Close the Chaffle maker and cook for 2 minutes or until cooked through and golden. Remove the Chaffle and repeat with remaining batter.
Meanwhile, place the softened cream cheese into a small bowl. Use a fork to loosen the cream cheese. Add the broth and the seasoning, then stir well with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. The ranch can be made 4 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
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Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth President Shamina Singh joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the company’s commitment to women-owned small businesses and discusses some of the challenges small business owners face.
Video Transcripts
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RACHELLE AKUFFO: Mastercard is doubling down on its commitment to financial inclusion. Announcing that it’s already reached its 2025 goal of providing 25 million female entrepreneurs with solutions to help grow their businesses. Shamina Singh, Mastercard center for inclusive growth president, joins us now. Great to see you again, Shamina. So–
SHAMINA SINGH: Nice to see you, Rachelle.
RACHELLE AKUFFO: –talk about these landmarks. Very good to see you. Talk about this landmark that was reached because this wasn’t supposed to get– this landmark wasn’t supposed to hit until 2025.
SHAMINA SINGH: Well, we’re really fortunate that we like many people, didn’t know that the pandemic was coming, but we prepared in advance. And it happened to be in the right place at the right time to ensure that women entrepreneurs, women small business owners, received the support they needed to not only open some small businesses but grow them. And get through the pandemic and then come out even stronger than before. So we’re really proud of the achievement but really grateful that we were able to provide those kinds of resources to the amazing women who need them.
RACHELLE AKUFFO: And so in terms of the stories that stand out when you think about the impact, the economic impact that this can have for these women and the broader community, what sort of stories stand out for you?
SHAMINA SINGH: Well, it’s really– the way I think about it is when you invest in women entrepreneurs, think about it as they pay it back and they pay it forward. They pay it back because their loan repayment rates are over 90% normally for the size and the amount of loans that they are taking. So they’re really big risks because they paid the loan back, and they pay it forward.
What we also know is that when you invest in a woman entrepreneur, she pays it forward to her family, to her community, to all of the things that surround her and her small business. So the impact of investing in a woman entrepreneur is double, triple, quadruple what you get when you invest in a single entrepreneur.
RACHELLE AKUFFO: And I want to ask you because, obviously, we’re in an era of tighter lending conditions. And I know that it’s a philanthropic side, but it’s also a corporate side and really a partnership here. Have you seen any sort of pullback or perhaps more strategic investments in this space?
SHAMINA SINGH: Yeah, it’s interesting because– and that’s why I think it’s important to say that it is a combination of commercial and philanthropic activity coming out of Mastercard. Because, again, during this time of transition, we have to make sure that we’re using every tool and lever at our disposal to ensure that women small business owners and all small business owners come out of this transition period on the other side.
And so for the commercial side, we have a whole set of solutions. From the philanthropic side, we have a whole set of enabling solutions. But the point is that as the economic conditions change and as we see the loan terms change, we have to make sure we’re doing everything we can.
And that also means, Rachelle, that we have to think about lending to women sometimes differently. The notions of credit or collateral are different for some women than they are for other borrowers because sometimes they don’t have the same types of assets that their male counterparts have. And so that’s another creative way and an innovative way that we’re looking at partnering with women entrepreneurs.
RACHELLE AKUFFO: And one thing that you focus on is an inclusive digital economy. What does that mean now in 2023? Especially when you factor in things like AI and how that’s really making sort of a borderless economy when it comes to being inclusive.
SHAMINA SINGH: Yeah, I mean, you know, Rachelle, in some respects, digitization, and digitalization for small business owners, it really has to be table stakes. And so, again, before the pandemic, we saw really good adoption of digital processes.
During the pandemic, I think it became quite clear that if you weren’t able to digitize if you weren’t able to operate in a way that allowed you to meet your customers, sometimes remotely, to offer remote payments in a safe and secure environment, you were going to have a really tough time surviving the pandemic. And we’ve seen that knock-on effect even today that the minimum is digitization of processes and resources. And that’s, actually, one of our — the cornerstones of our strive program globally.
We have a strive, small business signature initiative, where we focus on getting capital that we talked about earlier. Going digital, which is table stakes now, but really making sure that we adapt to the new technologies. And growing your networks and know-how. So we have to think of three parts of the stool to support all small businesses but look at them intricately and differently to make sure that we’re adapting to the needs of women small business owners.
RACHELLE AKUFFO: And so when you look at some things like recession fears that are coming up, sort of another potential shake up for some of these small businesses that maybe would like to hire but aren’t able to find people. And would like more funding but perhaps aren’t able to get it. How are you preparing them in terms of the resources available that they can use?
SHAMINA SINGH: Well, I’d love for any small business owner and for any organization that works with small businesses to really make sure that in the United States, they’re working with CDFIs. And those are Community Development Finance Institutions that are mission led and very close to the small business community. In the sense that sometimes they act as a bridge between banks and the small business owners.
So that if you are in an environment where you need that extra help, you need the time and attention it takes to get that first loan, the CDFI community, the CDFI space in the United States, and the microfinance institution community outside of the United States are really great places to go.
I’ll just give you an example. In the United States, we work with Grameen America. We also work with the Community Reinvestment Fund. We work with Momentus Capital.
When we work with those organizations, and I would encourage you to look at those organizations, they ensure that not only are they providing the training and the wraparound support and services and the accountability but also access to the capital that the small business owner needs. So especially for women, I would definitely advise you to have a look at Grameen America if you’re in the United States and make sure that you connect with the fabulous work that they’re doing.
RACHELLE AKUFFO: Well, I do appreciate you especially laying out the resources because sometimes a lot of people just really don’t know where to start and where to find them. Thank you so much, and congratulations on that milestone there. Shamina Singh, Mastercard Center for inclusive growth president. Thank you for joining us this morning.
For most Americans, tax day comes once per year. That’s not the case for businesses though. If you own a business, you have to file tax forms on a regular basis. There are deadlines you must stay on top of from quarterly income taxes to paying payroll taxes. Below are the deadlines that small businesses need to worry about and when they will occur in 2023. If you’re looking for tax automation for your small business, consider working with a financial advisor.
Small Business Estimated Tax Deadlines
Everyone who makes money independently, from a business to a freelancer, needs to file estimated income taxes. These are commonly known as “quarterlies,” because you file them roughly every quarter.
The IRS requires this for several reasons. The main reason is to smooth out the agency’s income. Instead of collecting its money once per year, estimated taxes ensure that it has money coming in on a regular basis. Quarterly payments also make it more likely that any given business or individual will have money on hand. Many small businesses fail to properly set aside their tax money, so the IRS would have trouble collecting if it waited for a full year’s taxes all at once.
Quarterly tax payments are the estimated amount of income tax that you owe based on your income since your last estimated payment (typically the past three months). You can either make a complete calculation of all income, deductions and expenses to determine your correct current tax bracket or you can apply your past year’s tax bracket to the past quarter’s income; this is why it is called an “estimated” tax payment because the IRS allows back-of-the-envelope calculations.
In 2023, you must file quarterly taxes on the following dates:
First Quarter, January – March: Due April 18, 2023
Second Quarter, April – May: Due June 15, 2023
Third Quarter, June–August: Due Sept. 15, 2023
Fourth Quarter, September–December: Due Jan. 16, 2024
Small Business Income Tax Deadlines
Just like individuals, businesses must also file their income taxes each year. The deadlines for when you must file these taxes differ based on the nature of your business, but these are the deadlines by which you must either file your taxes or file for an extension:
Partnerships, LLCs and S Corporations Using A Calendar Year: Due March 15, 2023
C Corporations and Sole Proprietors Using A Calendar Year: Due April 18, 2023
The IRS has scheduled Tax Day for Tuesday, April 18, 2023 because Washington, DC, recognizes a local holiday known as Emancipation Day on Monday, April 17, 2023. Tax-exempt and political organizations must file their taxes on April 17, 2023, but they are not small businesses.
Note that these deadlines do not apply to corporations using a fiscal year system. If you use fiscal year accounting, then you must file your taxes by the 15th of the fourth month after the close of your fiscal year, adjusted for any holidays or weekends.
And remember, when it comes to the IRS filing deadlines two rules usually apply: First, if you submit electronically then it is considered on time as long as you get your forms in by midnight of your local time zone on the day it’s due. Second, if you submit your forms by hard copy then they are considered on time as long as they are postmarked by the due date.
Small Business Tax Form Deadlines
business tax deadline 2022
Running any business requires relatively frequent contact with the IRS, as you manage to report for both your and your employees’ money. We will not go into the complete list of monthly payroll tax filings, for that level of granularity sees the IRS’ complete tax calendar. However, the important unique deadlines you need to know are:
Employees Must Receive W-2 Forms: Jan. 31, 2023
Independent Contractors Must Receive 1099 Forms: Jan. 31, 2023
Switch Business Election to S-Corporation for 2023 Taxes: March 15, 2023
File Business Taxes After An Extension, Partnerships, LLCs and S Corporations Using A Calendar Year: Sept. 15, 2023
File Business Taxes After An Extension, C Corporations and Sole Proprietors Using A Calendar Year: Oct. 16, 2023
There are a few critical things to remember. First, the deadline for employees and contractors to receive their tax paperwork is different than most other IRS deadlines. In that case, Jan. 31 is the date by which they must have the documents in hand, either electronically or in hard copy.
Second, while a tax extension gives you six extra months to file your paperwork, you still have to make an estimated tax payment in March or April (depending on the nature of your company). If your estimated payment is significantly less than the taxes that you end up owing, the IRS will charge you an underpayment penalty.
Small Business Payroll Tax Deadlines
Every organization with employees must also handle payroll tax filing and payments. You are required to pay your employees’ payroll taxes and income taxes withholding regularly, typically on either a monthly or biweekly basis depending on the nature of your business.
In addition to making these payments, you must also regularly file a payroll tax form with the IRS. While some very small businesses can do this by filing Form 944 with their annual returns, most businesses will handle payroll tax filings by filing Form 941 on a quarterly basis. If this paperwork shows any additional taxes owed beyond the deposits you have already made, those payments will be due one month after you file.
Those deadlines are:
First Quarter, January – March: Filing Due March 31, 2023; Payment Due April 30, 2023
Second Quarter, April–June: Filing Due June 30, 2023; Payment Due July 31, 2023
Third Quarter, July – September: Filing Due Sept. 30, 2023; Payment Due October 31, 2023
Fourth Quarter, October – December: Filing Due Dec. 31, 2023; Payment Due Jan. 31, 2024
The Bottom Line
business tax deadline 2022
Running a small business involves frequent contact with the IRS. From payroll taxes to estimated quarterlies, the tax deadlines for your small business are important to keep up with so that you don’t end up incurring penalties or fees. In fact, you could even be forced to disband your legal entity for your business if you don’t meet certain deadlines. It may be best to hire a professional to manage all of these deadlines for you if it’s too much to focus on.
Tips for Tax Planning
Good financial advice isn’t just for individuals. Financial advisors can also help you if you own a business and need better tax planning or management. If you don’t have a financial advisor, finding one doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three vetted financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.
Small businesses have their own set of credits, deductions, expenses and more. Make sure that you claim everything that you’re entitled to, so you can keep those taxes as low as possible.
Many of you know I worked at a coffee shop since I was 15 years old. At this cute coffee shop, I would make the best lemon poppy seed muffins with delicious lemon curd dolloped on top! Before school, I would go to the coffee shop to make the scones and the muffins and then after school, I would go back to work. At the end of the day, I got to bring home the cinnamon rolls, scones and lemon poppy seed muffins that didn’t sell! So guess what??? I would make lemon poppy seed muffins to make sure I had some to go home with! No wonder why I was so unhealthy and overweight! Once I was diagnosed with PCOS, I decided to create healthy keto recipes of my favorite things like this protein sparing lemon poppy seed angel food cake!
My recipe for protein sparing angel food cake is only 42 calories and 1 gram of total carbs per slice compared to the 700 calories and 97 grams of carbohydrates that my lemon poppy seed muffin had!
Here is my before photo when I was eating too many lemon poppy seed muffins and this is my after photo. Protein sparing modified fasting helped me get to my goal weight.
My sugar free kids love this lemon poppy seed angel food cake so much!
HOW TO MAKE PROTEIN SPARING ANGEL FOOD CAKE
To make this protein sparing Angel Food Cake, I used a stand mixer! I adore my stand mixer and it is my favorite foodie gift! Find my FAVORITE stand mixer HERE (makes a GREAT gift!)
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Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Sparing Angel Food Cake
Maria Emmerich
Prep Time 10min
Cook Time 45min
Total Time 55min
Course Dessert, Nut Free, PSMF Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 12servings
Calories 153
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). NOTE: If using allulose, bake at 325 degrees F.
Sift protein powder, poppy seeds, sweetener and Further Food gelatin together and set aside.
In a large clean bowl, whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy (save the yolks for “healthified” creme brule, “healthified” coconut custard, OR “healthified” ice cream).
Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until very stiff (you will be able to put the bowl upside down and the whites won’t fall out).
Add your favorite extract flavor.
Gently fold in the protein powder mixture.
Pour into a greased 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
Allow it to cool while you make the lemon curd.
Combine allulose, lemon juice, 4 eggs and lemon zest in a heavy medium saucepan and whisk to blend; add coconut oil. Whisk constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon thickly (do not boil), about 5 minutes.
Pour mixture through strainer into medium bowl. Place bowl in larger bowl filled with ice water and whisk occasionally until lemon curd is completely cooled, about 15 minutes.
Can be made 1 day ahead.
To serve, place one slice of protein-sparing angel food cake onto a plate and top with a few tablespoons of lemon curd.
Nutritional Information: FOR CAKE ONLY 42 calories, 0.1g fat, 8g protein, 1g carbs, 1g fiber P:E ratio 80
“Before: Age 48 Weight: 182 Sizes: 12 BMI: 30.9 Body Fat%: 38.8 IBS, Migraines, sleep issues, lower energy, sugar/carb addiction
Current: Age 48 Weight: 133.8 Sizes: 4/6 BMI: 22.3 Body Fat%: 25.6
IBS nearly gone, No migraines for several months even during my periods, sleeping better, high energy, sugar free since December 23, 2020 (my last cheat day)
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What do former US Marines, stay-at-home moms, retirees and Chinese business veterans all have in common? You’ve probably bought something from them on Amazon.
Third-party sellers, people who sell their products through Amazon’s marketplace, come from every walk of life and increasingly make up more and more of the online giant’s sales. Amazon launched its third-party marketplace in 2000, allowing small business owners to put their products on Amazon (for a price). There are now millions of third-party sellers on the site, and third-party sales make up about 60% of Amazon’s physical product sales, Jeff Bezos told the House of Representatives in 2020.
Third-party sellers at the center of Amazon’s ecosystem––and the debate around the company’s complicated place in the world. Is Amazon exploiting these small businesses or lifting them up?
Moira Weigel, an assistant professor of communication studies at Northeastern University, says it’s not that simple.
Moira Weigel, Northeastern University assistant professor in the department of communication studies and a member of the executive committee of women’s, gender and sexuality studies. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
“It’s transforming what a small business is,” Weigel says.
Weigel and her graduate research assistant Zhaozhou Dai spent the last two years talking with third-party sellers across the global e-commerce market, charting Amazon’s impact on a “hidden, yet really important part of the global consumer economy.” Her report, “Amazon’s Trickle Down Monopoly,” published this week in Data & Society, is the culmination of that work.
“To be an Amazon seller does not look much like running the mom-and-pop corner store that politicians and pundits evoke when they talk about American small business,” she adds. “As several of my interviewees put it, it typically looks more like daytrading—interpreting and trying to speculate on global data flows that you experience primarily through screens.”
The impact of that shift goes beyond Amazon and its third-party sellers. Weigel says the US, China and EU place “an enormous amount of faith” in small businesses and entrepreneurs to help remedy structural inequities and create opportunities for people.
“Entrepreneurship is a state project,” Weigel says. “We have low interest rate loans, we have tax breaks, we have subsidies for small businesses. If Amazon’s market dominance is fundamentally transforming what a small business is, that is a matter of public interest.”
For third-party sellers, the advantages of selling on Amazon are clear: They gain access to the largest online marketplace in the world. All they have to do is supply their inventory––and pay Amazon to ship, store, list and advertise it. The whole enterprise is low-risk for Amazon and high-risk, high-reward for sellers.
There are concrete ways Amazon harms third-party sellers, whether by purposefully using data collected from sellers to make its own competitive products or through algorithmic errors that randomly suspend accounts or products. But Weigel also talked with many sellers who saw Amazon as “the best available opportunity” and made multi-million dollar businesses by selling through the platform.
Beyond whether Amazon is hurting or harming small businesses, Weigel says her research highlights the ways Amazon is radically transforming the world of commerce and business––and making it look a lot more like Amazon.
“[Third-party sellers] are ground zero or the entry point where we see Amazon remaking the world in its image,” Weigel says. “To succeed on Amazon’s platform, which is entirely governed by Amazon’s metrics and algorithms, means, in many ways, to build your business Amazon-ready.”
People turn their cars and houses into smaller versions of Amazon fulfillment centers. A Chinese seller told Weigel that Amazon-supported training courses encouraged merchants to accept that they’ll have to sell at a loss for their first six months––just like Amazon.
Amazon’s transformational strategy is most clear in its approach in China.
After an attempt to move into the Chinese market in the 2010s, Weigel says Amazon realized it couldn’t compete against domestic e-commerce companies like Alibaba, Pinduoduo and Taobao. It focused instead on attracting Chinese small businesses and merchants as third-party sellers.
Around the same time, China was introducing initiatives to support entrepreneurs who were involved in cross-border e-commerce. This is where Amazon stepped in.
“Amazon partnered with regional governments in China on a number of initiatives to recruit and train merchants and manufacturers to sell through the platform,” Weigel says. “I found evidence that Amazon served as a consultant to the Chinese state in developing these new duty free warehouses that would facilitate getting goods out more easily. … They created this pipeline over the border into the duty-free zone and then directly to the US customer with no other intermediary.”
Moving forward, Weigel says there needs to be regulatory and legislative changes to ensure Amazon is held accountable for its impact on sellers, warehouse workers and the e-commerce world at large. That includes antitrust measures and even potential alliances and joint efforts between third-party sellers and Amazon logistics workers. Change and action are not impossible, Weigel says, but they need to happen sooner rather than later.
“Industrialization and the rise of railroads totally revolutionized how things were made in the 19th century,” says Weigel. “Laws were passed around that and new standards were developed. It’s important to remember that the forms technology takes are never inevitable—change is possible around these things.”
the Peabody Gazette-Herald bobbed high above the boy’s head as he shouted, “The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor! The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor!” Five-year-old Ron Slaymaker watched the paper boy, uncertain about all the commotion on December 7, 1941. “I remember that day,” recalled Slaymaker. “For the next four years, we were involved in World War II. Everything changed. We had to sacrifice. All the news was about the war.” Slaymaker enjoys telling stories and at 86 years old he has a lot to share. His tales entertain and often he adds flavor, and exaggerations to key details for a greater effect. But regardless of the story, the listeners leave with a lesson to apply to their lives.
One story Slaymaker likes to share when speaking at athletic banquets, coaching clinics, or community functions describes a moment during the 1960s when he raised his hand as a young coach. The moment changed his life. To Slaymaker that action set in motion a course of events that opened doors to new opportunities and experiences, keeping him in basketball for 64 years and counting. But before Slaymaker raised his hand, he grew up during one of the most significant time periods in US history.
Read the full article on Sport Coach America: https://sportcoachamerica.org/i-raised-my-hand-slaymaker-reflects-on-64-year-career-in-basketball/
The Department of Defense (DoD) released its Small Business Strategy today. The strategy promotes a strong, dynamic, and robust small business industrial base by focusing on reducing barriers to entry, increasing set-aside competitions, and leveraging programs to grow the industrial base.
“From manufacturers providing the critical parts that we need for our arsenal – to technology companies developing innovative systems and capabilities – small businesses are vital along the entire spectrum of the Department’s needs,” Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks said. “Reducing barriers and creating more opportunities for small businesses will allow us to expand, innovate, and diversify, increasing our warfighter advantage, strengthening our supply chains, increasing competition in our marketplace, and growing our economy here at home.”
Small businesses make up 99.9 percent of all US businesses as well as 73 percent of companies in the defense industrial base, and last year small businesses were awarded over 25 percent of all DoD prime contracts. As the economic engine of our nation, small businesses create jobs, generate innovation, and are essential, daily contributors to national security and the defense mission. This strategy will help DoD harness the full potential of small businesses through three objectives: implement a unified management approach for small business programs and activities; ensure the Department’s small business activities align with national security priorities; and strengthen the Department’s engagement and support of small businesses.
“Fostering a resilient and robust industrial base is one of my top priorities,” said Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. “Supporting small businesses is not just about meeting a goal or checking a box; it’s about building advantages for our warfighters. All of American industry, especially our innovative small businesses, has a role in developing, delivering, and sustaining the critical capabilities that are required to further implement the National Defense Strategy.”
“Small businesses are crucial to national security,” Director of the Office of Small Business Programs Farooq Mitha added. “Our military depends on small businesses that bring innovation and agility to support DoD’s mission. From providing critical component parts, to cutting edge software platforms, to essential services, small businesses provide support across nearly the entirety of the Department of Defense.”
As part of DoD’s efforts to strengthen support of small businesses, this strategy focuses on stepping up engagement with industry, including providing more tools and resources. This engagement and training effort will be facilitated by the Department’s ninety-six APEX Accelerators located across the country, formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, which serve as a resource for small businesses to increase their readiness, helping them find opportunities to do business with the Department and accelerate their insertion into the defense marketplace.
The Office of Small Business Programs encourages those interested in working with DoD to read a “Guide to Marketing to DoD” on https://business.defense.gov
The Small Business Strategy can be found here: https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jan/26/2003150429/-1/-1/0/SMALL-BUSINESS-STRATEGY.PDF
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“I would kick myself if I didn’t write this post…if you have ever had a desire to see Italy, learn more about the keto way of eating, please watch for the next announcement on Maria’s page for the next Italy tour.
I was there…and while I was not at my ideal weight, I came away with more powerful information from Maria than before. She gave very powerful speeches that reinvigorated my desire to be back on track.
You know what else? Maria is NOT judgmental...she realizes that everyone is on a path to better health, and she is there to share tips, tricks and great knowledge to help you get there. I admit that I was intimidated, but once I met her, how could you not fall head over heels for this beautiful person who only wants to share her passion for better health by simply changing our diets?! (Food is thy medicine!) I will definitely try to make the next #ItalyKetoMaria tour next year, and for those of you who didn’t go this time, don’t miss out…it was PHENOMENAL!!! 🇮🇹♥️” Katya
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