Black River Associates, LLC

05/28/2026

Think you know the most important ingredient in making your business a success? This list may make you think again AND change your ways.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/entrepreneur-characteristics

05/26/2026

Whether your business stays in the family or is sold – it’s important to have a properly structured and well-funded continuation plan in place. I want to help you feel confident in your succession plan. Message me with your business planning questions.

05/25/2026

Home of the free, because of the brave. On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

05/21/2026

How much life insurance is enough? Use this calculator to get a better sense of the coverage that may make sense for your family and financial situation.

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

05/21/2026

Do explanations of how to optimize your small business’s searchability sound Greek to you? Here are the basics in laymen's terms to help.

Small business owners looking to increase their search engine optimization (SEO) ranking can take advantage of these best practices, tips, and techniques to improve their online visibility, website traffic, and user experience.

05/19/2026

Successful business owners are thinking outside the box when it comes to employee benefits. Offering long-term care (LTC) coverage can set you apart from your competitors while leveraging additional tax advantages.

05/14/2026

Podcasting is exploding! Have you considered starting one to promote your business? If so, here’s exactly what you’ll need to get started.
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10327-how-to-start-a-business-podcast.html

05/12/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work. But what happens when a key player on your team is absent? Ensuring your business is prepared with Key Person insurance can help your company weather the loss of your key employees.

05/07/2026

It’s not uncommon for small business owners to have trouble collecting money owed. Get paid on-time with these invoicing etiquette tips.
https://www.invoiceowl.com/invoicing-guide/invoicing-best-practices/