BIZ OWNERS: The deadline for you to send out 1099 forms is January 31, 2024!

January 25, 2023January 18, 2024 admin Candi's Blog 1099, 1099 deadline, 1099 forms, advisory consulting to help you move forward, been there done that, Candi Obrentz is an idea execution strategist, connect the dots with Candi Obrentz, Contact Candi Obrentz for small business owner help, Do I need to send out a 1099, I paid a contractor over $600, I was paid via PayPal, I was paid via Venmo, I was paid via Zelle, what do I do next, What is a 1099, what is a form 1099, Who gets a 1099, who gets copies of a 1099, You have an idea and do not know how to take the first step, You have an idea but do not know what to do next Leave a comment

BIZ OWNERS: The deadline for you to send out 1099 forms is January 31, 2024. The IRS requires that a Form 1099 be sent to each independent contractor who provided at least $600 worth of services to your business in 2023. This deadline is to ensure that the contractor receives the 1099 in time to […]

It’s National Entrepreneurs’ Day 2021!

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 admin Candi's Blog advisory consulting to help you move forward, advisory consulting to help you move forward with your idea, been there done that, Candi Obrentz helps small busineses, Candi Obrentz helps small businesses, Candi Obrentz is an idea execution strategist, connect the dots with Candi Obrentz, Customized plans to accelerate your product or service idea, entrepreneur, how do I launch a product?, how to run a successful Kickstarter campaign, I have a business idea now what, National Entrepreneurs' Day Leave a comment

It’s NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY 2021: officially proclaimed by POTUS and massively celebrated by me as a cheerleader for my fellow entrepreneurs (current and future). In honor of Entrepreneurs’ Day, I am sharing part of my story AND this photo of me capturing a pivotal moment in time during my “entrepreneurial journey”. I am wearing 3 […]

To publish or not to publish…THAT is the question!

February 6, 2020January 14, 2021 admin Candi's Blog advisory consulting to help you move forward with your idea, been there done that, Bring your idea to life, Business owner tips, Candi Obrentz helps small businesses, forming an LLC, Forming an LLC in New York State, hire the experts, I am thinking about forming an LLC what do I need to know, requirements for forming an LLC, running a compliant business, what do I need to do to form an LLC Leave a comment

Throwing it back to when the announcement of my LLC formation was in the New York Observer (now defunct newspaper)! Believe it or not this milestone “press” was actually a necessity. There is a “Limited Liability Company Law” in the state of New York that if you form an LLC you are required to publish […]

The first official “Work With Candi” newsletter is OUT (+ tips)!

December 11, 2017 admin Candi's Blog, Hot Off The Press been there done that, Candi Obrentz is an idea execution strategist, connect the dots with Candi Obrentz, Do you have an idea and do not know how to take the first step to launch it, newsletter alert, some things cannot be answered by a search engine, Work with Candi Obrentz to accelerate your idea for a product or service, You have an idea and do not know how to take the first step Leave a comment

In case you are not a part of the subscription list (or have not read this email that I sent last night…I know how busy you are), here is a link to my FIRST official newsletter for Work with Candi Obrentz that introduces the details of the advisory services that I offer to people who […]

The joy of an endorsement!

November 14, 2017 admin Candi's Blog, Hot Off The Press 'SectAway botanical mosquito repellent system, 'SectAway innovative mosquito repellent system, 'SectAway unites fashion and function, been there done that, Candi Obrentz is an idea execution strategist, connect the dots with Candi Obrentz, customer testimonials, Customized plans to accelerate your product or service idea, Do you have an idea and do not know how to take the first step to launch it, mosquito repellent that looks good 'SectAway, positive feedback from clients, positive feedback from customers, testimonials are important, the joy of an endorsement Leave a comment

Constructive feedback is one of my favorite tools. I utilize it to open my mind to another’s perspective to help formulate my plan to increase the effectiveness of the work that I am doing. During my corporate career, particularly when I was given new responsibilities, receiving information that would assist my success was always helpful. […]

Kickstarter Launch Anniversary!

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 admin Candi's Blog been there done that, Celebrate ALL anniversaries, Do you have an idea and do not know how to take the first step to launch it, Do you have an invention idea but do not know what to do next?, do you need help with Kickstarter, FL RestoPresto, how to run a successful Kickstarter campaign, I know what works and what does not, Kickstarter launch anniversary for RestoPresto, launching a Kickstarter campaign, Overfunded Kickstarter campaign, RestoPresto successful on Kickstarter, St. Petersburg, surpassing your Kickstarter goal, Work with an enthusiastic and ethical leader, work with an expert, Work with Candi, work with Candi an idea execution strategist, Work with Candi Obrentz to accelerate your idea for a product or service Leave a comment

I launched RestoPresto to the market the same day that I launched my Kickstarter campaign and IT. WAS. A. WHIRLWIND. The months leading up to this day were consumed with finalizing the RestoPresto prototype, securing my intellectual property, graphic designs, a VIDEO shoot, creating a landing page on Shopify, picking fonts, colors, images, choosing an […]

The only silly question is the question not asked!

September 10, 2017September 19, 2017 admin Candi's Blog, The Candi Bar been there done that, Do I need a patent, Do I need a trademark, Do I need an intellectual property attorny, how to make your idea a reality, intellectual property, Kickstarter, some things cannot be answered by a search engine, the only silly question is the question not asked, together we create, what is a prototype, what is the difference between a patent and a trademark, work with Candi an idea execution strategist Leave a comment

Countless times, people have approached me verbally and via email with, “this is a stupid question but…” or “I have a silly question for you, what is a ____?” To me the ONLY silly question is the question NOT asked. We are human, it is impossible to know everything and let’s be honest there […]