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File crypto taxes the right way and stay compliant - we can help!
It's tax time (Ugh!) and if you've been engaging with cryptrocurrencies, then the 2025 tax year is especially important in light of the new laws introduced this year. Form 1040 asks if one engaged with crypto assets [a.k.a. cryptocurrencies] in 2025 and how you answer the question is important. Ignoring the question and hoping that the pesky IRS goes away is obviously not the best choice. If in 2025 you * Sold crypto * Swapped one crypto for another * Used crypto to buys goods and services * Received
Teora Music School Expands Its Program
Teora Music School Expands Its Program Lineup with Exciting New Group Classes and Spring 2026 Musical Theatre Production Teora Music School is thrilled to announce an inspiring expansion of its music and performing arts offerings for the upcoming season. Beginning this fall, Teora introduces three innovative group programs designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and musicianship among students: Teora Children’s Choir, Band Dynamics, and Group Piano Lessons. In addition, the school proudly announces
Children’s Safe Harbor opens new, expanded facility, doubling capacity to serve ever-increasing cases of children and families in crisis
Over the last ten years, the population of Montgomery County, TX, has nearly doubled. While such population expansion suggests economic prosperity, unfortunately, it also brought an explosion of crimes against children. Children’s Safe Harbor (CSH) has recently opened the doors to its new, expanded facility in Conroe having outgrown its previous headquarters due to an ever-increasing abuse case load. As a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center, CSH’s mission is to bring justice, healing, and hope
SVN | J. BEARD REAL ESTATE COMPLETES A 3,000 S.F. LEASE AT SPRING OAKS PLAZA
New wellness tenant joins growing retail center at 4544 Spring Stuebner Rd. in Spring, TX SVN | J. Beard Real Estate has completed a 3,000-square-foot lease with a medical and wellness tenant at Spring Oaks Plaza, a newly developed retail center with over 10,000 square feet located at 4544 Spring Stuebner Road in Spring, Texas. Senior Advisor Diana Gaines and Advisor Jackson Cain with SVN | J. Beard Real Estate represented the landlord, Spring Oaks Investments, LLC, in the transaction. The tenant, New
A Practical Guide to Starting and Managing Your Home Services Business
Launching a home services business — whether cleaning, landscaping, plumbing, or repair — requires more than skill in your trade. It demands structure, visibility, and systems that sustain growth. The following guide outlines key steps and strategic actions that help new entrepreneurs move from idea to steady revenue. Building the Foundation: Research and Planning Every strong business begins with a clear plan. Your first phase involves defining your service niche, understanding your market, and
Winning Hearts, Not Just Wallets: Small Business Tactics That Actually Keep Customers Engaged
When most small business owners think about customer engagement, their minds race to discount codes, follow-up emails, or maybe the occasional social media post. But in the modern customer’s eyes, that’s the baseline. Today’s consumers are emotionally sharper, digitally overloaded, and constantly comparing experiences. That means genuine engagement has less to do with how often you pop into someone’s inbox and more to do with how deeply you fit into their life. If a small business can tap into the
