The world is in a state of disruption. It appears everything we have known is changing, and changing fast. Chat GPT has grown quicker than any social media platform, website, or business in history. I first mentioned it on my podcast three months ago, as of today 4-10-2023 that is probably not a marketer on the planet that has not logged in and played with this technology. But it is just startinig in my opinion. HINT: In the next crypto bullrun watch what happens with the tokens of companies in the AI space, it is predictable as I talked about here. Anyway, this is an article worth reading. As a matter of fact all information but out by Gary Vee should be consumed in my opinion, if you can deal with his foul mouth, we can all learn from his Eistein level EQ.

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I’m super pumped for today’s blog post, all about ChatGPT. Many of you have heard me talk about this topic before, but in the new blog we’re gonna go much deeper into why ChatGPT and AI in general have me so excited.

I see all the DMs and comments from those of you who are scared or just don’t know what to think yet … I empathize with the skepticism because the reality is, this happens all the time.

Feelings of “fear” and “uncertainty” around new technology aren’t anything new.. I remember the same hysteria when the internet came around and I told people I was gonna sell my dad’s wine online … people thought I was crazy, but that’s the thing with technology. Everything is “crazy” until it’s not.

Let there be no confusion… AI is here. Many are scared or skeptical, but I hope we can soon agree that tools like ChatGPT are moving us forward, not back. If you’re still sleeping, it’s time to wake up!

Check out my latest blog for some tactical ways AI and ChatGPT can improve our lives and businesses 

ChatGPT is an insanely powerful tool that’s reshaping how we work, how we live, and how we do business. Whether you’re in marketing, education, healthcare, or even just posting on social media, AI is making moves, and it’s up to us to keep up or get left behind.

ChatGPT is an execution of AI that’s really profound. A lot of people who used it for the first time were completely blown away – for me, it made me feel the same way I felt when I first used a search engine. It’s like, wait, “I can get all the information from the world on this?” 

Some people have fears and hesitations around technological advancements like ChatGPT and AI as a whole. My hope in this blog post is to share a perspective on why technology on the whole is a positive thing for us, as well as how to use ChatGPT for your own professional success.

AI IS THE MODERN DAY TRACTOR

Back in 1997, I spoke at a Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey and I used this analogy: “If you’re the top salesman or saleswoman for Yellow Pages, you might wanna consider what Yahoo and Google are doing.” AI is going to do a lot of stuff, and it should. We need to adapt, just like we did back then.

People are always afraid of change. Remember when the tractor first came out? Most people were working on farms, and suddenly, everyone’s freaking out, thinking they’re out of jobs. But guess what? They found new jobs! That’s what we do as humans. We adapt, and we grow. AI is the tractor of our time, and we need to embrace it.

You can have any opinion you want on AI, but here’s the truth: technology doesn’t care about your opinion. It’s not gonna stop advancing. So, if you’re doing a job that AI is capable of doing soon, it’s time to think about that and prepare yourself for change and/or use it as a tool… meaning, many people who create copy or do design work who are scared of losing their job actually don’t realize that the “architect” of the “AI input” to the create copy or design is about to be a new job — one that might even pay you more. Use the tool, don’t fear the tool. 

I see so many people complaining about technology, but then they turn around and order from Seamless or UberEats. It’s hilarious! You love technology when it works for you, but you hate it when you think it’s not. We can’t have it both ways, folks.

We are in control. AI will create efficiency, and yes, it’ll make some jobs less valuable. But that’s been the story of humankind, right? We evolve, we adjust, and we find new opportunities. So don’t be scared of AI – understand it, and use it to your advantage. For example, when the internet came out, people told me retail jobs would be lost. Which is true. There are less people working inside of stores across the country. However, many of those individuals with those same exact skills are now working in warehouses doing fulfillment, or working in marketing teams doing sales flyers that just look like social media posts. Get it? 

AI is disrupting the commodity of execution, not the ideation behind it. In other words, AI might be disrupting the execution of certain tasks, but that just makes the ideas and creativity behind those tasks all the more important. ChatGPT can help write a blog post, but it’s still up to you to come up with the right blog ideas. Midjourney might be able to generate images, but it’s still up to you to come up with a concept that evokes emotion. 

I might come up with the idea to compare VeeFriends to wine, and then AI can help execute the idea. So, in the end, ideas and creativity rise to the top, while the commodity of execution shifts to the bottom. 

And that’s where we need to focus – on staying creative, innovative, and human. Below are some ideas on how to do exactly that. 

8 WAYS TO USE CHATGPT 

1. Write LinkedIn content to help get better job opportunities

LinkedIn is an absolute goldmine for building relationships and landing better job opportunities. ChatGPT can help you create killer content that showcases your expertise and thought leadership in your industry. You can enter prompts related to your field, and let ChatGPT generate insightful posts that’ll make your profile shine.

For example, if you’re a lawyer, you can try variations of prompts like, “Analyze the impact of recent legal developments on small businesses.” Meanwhile, if you’re a salesperson, try something like, “What are some effective sales strategies for closing deals in a remote work environment?” Or, “Write a few paragraphs about the role of empathy in building long-term client relationships.”

The key here is to use ChatGPT to uncover industry insights and demonstrate your knowledge, making you more attractive to potential employers and new job opportunities. You come up with the ideas that’ll resonate with people in your field on LinkedIn, and ChatGPT helps you write the content.

2. Write cold emails for outreach 

Especially when you’re early in your business journey, the best way to get revenue is by reaching out and respectfully grabbing it. Reaching out to people via email and DM is a big part of that, however, the tact in how you do it will completely be the variable of how successful you are.

For example, if you’re an influencer looking for brand deals, try prompts like, “Write an email to introduce myself as a fashion influencer to a clothing brand for a potential collaboration” or, “Write a pitch email for a partnership with a cosmetics company to promote their new product line.”

On the other hand, if you’re a sales rep for a company, use prompts like, “Introduce our software solution to a potential client experiencing productivity challenges” or, “Showcase the benefits of our consulting services to a small business owner looking to scale in 2 paragraphs.”

By leveraging ChatGPT to write personalized and effective cold emails, you’ll save time and increase your chances of successful outreach, landing brand deals, or closing new clients.

3. Write articles about nuanced topics in your field 

ChatGPT can help you create in-depth, well-researched articles on nuanced topics, establishing you as an expert in your field.

Give ChatGPT some prompts related to your industry, and it’ll generate a detailed, informative article that you can edit and publish. For example, if you’re a mortgage professional, you can use a prompt like, “Write an article that compares interest rates between 2008, 1974, and 1929.” ChatGPT will then create a comprehensive piece that highlights the differences and their implications on the mortgage market.

Similarly, if you’re a digital marketer, try a prompt like, “Analyze the impact of AI technology on digital marketing strategies” or, for an HR professional, “Discuss the benefits and challenges of remote work for employee engagement and company culture.”

You can use your expertise, knowledge, and combine that with what’s culturally relevant to the people you’re trying to reach. AI can help you save time so all you have to do is edit the article and add your nuances, instead of having to execute the entire thing from scratch. Again, the ideas are what matter in this new world of AI, execution is commoditized.

By using ChatGPT to write insightful articles on niche topics, you’ll save time on research and drafting, while solidifying your authority and expertise in your industry.

4. Analyze your social media messaging 

Here’s a fun one – you can use ChatGPT to analyze common words, phrases, and messaging in your content to find patterns in what works. 

For example, let’s say you’re trying to find similarities in the words you’ve used in your best tweets – you can feed ChatGPT a prompt like, “Write code that I can copy and paste into Google sheets which will analyze the most frequent words in a column.” You can even ask it to exclude common words like “the, a, an,” etc., so you get the most useful results. 

If you have your best tweets loaded into a spreadsheet, this could quickly help you identify the most common words and phrases that lead to engagement & reach. 

With that info, you can analyze for yourself why those words are working. That’s where the human side comes in.

5. Use it to facilitate education and learning

For those sitting on school boards or sitting on various boards of education, it’s time to embrace innovation and use it to your school’s advantage. Instead of fearing technology like ChatGPT, let’s leverage it to enrich our students’ learning experiences. The creativity and critical thinking involved in asking ChatGPT questions can be powerful tools in the learning process, like you’ve seen above in some of the examples so far in this article. 

It’s not 1987 anymore. With technology at our fingertips, students don’t need to memorize as much as they used to. We can now focus on teaching them real-life skills, critical thinking, and even emotional intelligence.

Here are some tactical examples of how boards can help & empower teachers to use ChatGPT in their classrooms:

1. Generate engaging lesson plans that incorporate current events and trends.
2. Create thought-provoking discussion questions to spark debates and conversations among students.
3. Develop real-life scenarios and case studies for students to solve using their newfound knowledge.
4. Use ChatGPT to create quizzes or assignments, allowing students to apply their learnings in new ways.

Embracing technology like ChatGPT opens up opportunities for more dynamic, engaging, and relevant education. Instead of fearing it, let’s figure out how to teach with it and prepare our students for the world they’re inheriting. After all, every 11-18 year old is already all over this! It’s a wrap.

6. Content Language translation 

This one’s for content creators who want to expand their content into different audiences in different countries. 

ChatGPT can easily translate written content into different languages, which you can use for blog posts or even captions on your social media videos. It’s as simple as feeding it a batch of text and asking it to translate into any popular language of your choice. 

7. Write SEO-friendly social media copy

Another helpful strategy for the content creators out there.. Try using ChatGPT to generate effective, platform-specific video titles and captions for your social media content. 

For example, you can use a prompt like, “Provide 3 YouTube Shorts titles following best SEO practices using the following excerpt…” and then include a brief theme from your video. You could even use ChatGPT to get specific hashtag recommendations related to your content.

8. Speed up data analysis 

ChatGPT can help you speed up data analysis, making it easier to draw insights and make informed decisions. For example if you work in marketing you could enter something like: “Analyze the performance of our latest email campaign and provide recommendations for improvement,” and feed it key details like your click through rate, subject line, and text.

TAKEAWAYS 

Whether you’re ready to get “on board” with AI or not, let there be no confusion – it’s here, and ChatGPT is just one of the ways that new technology will advance our lives and industries moving forward. 

Instead of fighting it, wouldn’t it be better to just say “yes,” or even “maybe”? Why not get curious about how you can use ChatGPT to streamline your work or make your processes quicker and more efficient? Technology isn’t “taking over the world,” it’s making the world better … just like the tractor, or the automobile, or hundreds of other technological advancements we use everyday – but that’s only if we as humans learn to adapt and work “with” it, not against it. 

GARY VEE HAS JOKEINGLY SAID MANY TIMES OVER THE YEARS “In the end the Robots kill us all and take over the world” honestly if you read Revelation in the Bible that is probably closer to the truth than most people really believe.

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Google has long ruled the internet as Microsoft remained a distant competitor. By market share: Search engine: Google holds ~84%; Bing holds ~9%Browser: Chrome holds ~65%; Edge holds 4.5%

However, Microsoft is leveraging the billions it invested in OpenAI to shake things up.Can Bing be king?

This week, Microsoft revealed Bing and Edge will integrate an OpenAI model more powerful than ChatGPT and tailored for web searches — “an AI copilot for the web,” the company claims.Bing will still return links and images, but also provide complete answers to questions and summarize detailed info.

An accompanying chatbot can refine searches or generate content, such as:Meal plans based on dietary preferences Vacation itineraries Drafts of emails or LinkedIn posts Not to be outdone…… Google announced Bard, its own AI chatbot.It will also scour the web to retrieve and distill information, but details were scant in comparison to Microsoft’s — Alphabet’s stock fell 7%+ after Google’s AI event Wednesday.

So far…… it’s impossible to say whose will be better. Bard is only available to a few external testers; Bing’s preview is public, but there’s a waitlist; and both are still works in progress.

Journalists who tried Bing seemed to find it useful, if a bit flawed. CNN’s Clare Duffy got Bing to generate a meal plan and shopping list, but it gave her outdated info on an upcoming election.

Meanwhile, Bard gave incorrect info about the James Webb Space Telescope in a demo Google shared. Either way, it’s a huge opportunity for Microsoft to lure in new Bing and Edge users. And so far, Microsoft seems to be ahead.BTW: If Bing overtakes Google’s popularity, will we tell people to “Bing it”?

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The hottest trend of the week is “pool pawties”.

You read correctly, pool parties for dogs is now a thing.

It’s no joke; Pinterest searches for “DIY dog pool” are up 85%, “DIY dog areas in backyard” up 490%, and “dog party favors” up 135%.

Those of you selling in the pet care niche, you know what to do—floating dog beds.

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DOG PARTY TOYS

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For years, people have been visiting a museum built in the house where the famous American holiday classic A Christmas Story was shot in Cleveland.

That house, where Ralphie Parker nearly shot his eye out with his Red Ryder BB gun, is now up for sale to anyone who loves the film enough to keep the 1.3 acre campus running as a museum, and who has about $10 million to invest.

The real house still stands at 3159 West 11th Street, Cleveland—a city chosen because the management of the large Higbee’s department store just happened to be the only one of those asked who allowed film crews to shoot inside.

It’s a very American tale, how current owner and megafan Brian Jones bought it on eBay, and it was sight-unseen for around $150,000. Jones had retired from Naval Intelligence, and was selling replica leg lamps from the film in various sizes.

It was just a mustard-yellow beat up rental property with a small asterisk about its use in the film, but it drove Jones to create a passion project involving the house across the street as well. The Bumpus household, Ralphie Parker’s neighbors, is available for overnight rentals, as is the Parker household—complete with props and replica props to allow visitors to reenact their favorite scenes.

A gift shop nearby sells everything a fan of the movie could possibly want.

After more than 15 years of managing the tourist attraction, Jones has decided to pack it in.

“This adventure has been awesome, but it’s time for something different,” he told NBC, adding that only prospective buyers who will keep the suite of properties running as a museum will be considered.

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The market has exploded, with niche creators leading the way.

From the Hustle

Really hoping everyone reading this understands that reference.

It’s an exciting time for board games. Over 3k new ones debut annually, per online forum BoardGameGeek, with the global market estimated between $11B and $13.4B, according to The Washington Post.

The space has seen a boom in recent years. Even before the pandemic, interest in venues like board game cafes was rising. And through it, sales jumped as people looked for ways to connect at home, per WSJ.

• While the old classics still sell, smaller game-makers are having a moment, often leveraging TikTok to market their creations.
• Wingspan, a gorgeous game about bird-watching, was a bestseller on Amazon in 2022.

BTW: Exploding Kittens was originally a Kickstarter project with the goal of raising $10k to make 400 copies. The team ended up crowdfunding $9m, and they’ve since sold 20m+ sets.

Maybe a website with the most popular games would be worth building out?

Maybe you can find a website to buy that features board games?

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Every day, robots are taking on more and more tasks that traditionally require human labor. And as they become increasingly commonplace, their abilities continue to grow. The latest example comes from Israel, where flying robots are being used to pick fruit.

Developed by Tevel Robotics, the autonomous drones are equipped with cameras and artificial intelligence to identify and select ripe fruits. They then gently pluck the fruit from the tree using a unique grip developed by the company. The whole process is much faster and more efficient than traditional methods and doesn’t require any extra manpower.

This is just one more example of how robotics is changing the way we live and work – and it’s sure to impact agriculture worldwide. With these kinds of advances, there’s no telling what robots will be able to do next!

The company’s robots are designed to fly between trees and pick fruit autonomously

The company is pushing the boundaries of agricultural technology remarkably. By designing robots that autonomously fly between trees and pick fruit, they are unlocking possibilities for farms, both small and large, to enjoy the benefits of automated harvesting. This technology not only makes the process much faster but also takes away manual labor demands and allows farming operations to expand their productivity. The possibilities offered by drones today are inspiring―only time will tell what other boundaries they will help us overcome in the future!

The robots can identify ripe fruit and pick it without damaging the plant.

The age of automation is here, and it’s been changing how farmers harvest crops. The robots being used by today’s farmers have image recognition capabilities and Artificial Intelligence (AI) that allow them to accurately identify ripening fruit, pick it, and gather it all while preserving the health of the plant itself – a feat never before seen in farming. This remarkable technology gives us a glimpse into the future of agriculture and how robots could potentially improve crop yields and reduce labor for farmers worldwide. There is no telling what other advancements will come about as researchers dive deeper into image recognition technology and AI.

The technology is being used to help farmers in Israel who have difficulty hiring workers.

In Israel, employee shortages have long been an issue for many farmers who rely on manual labor to get the job done. Thanks to advances in technology, however, the industry is now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. By incorporating automated tools into their daily operations, Israeli farmers can adequately manage employee shortages while simultaneously decreasing labor costs and boosting crop yields. Not only is this a win-win situation for farmers, but it also serves as another reminder of how technology can be leveraged to solve problems that were previously seen as too difficult. Indeed, it’s a great example of using human ingenuity for good and proving once again how progress knows no bounds!

Tevel Robotics plans to expand its business to other agricultural products, such as nuts and vegetables.

Tevel Robotics is taking their business to a whole new level! As their name suggests, they have been focused on robotics in the agricultural sector thus far – streamlining and automating time-consuming tasks with impressive, efficient solutions that give farmers improved existing results. But now, thanks to Tevel Robotics’ innovative nature and ambitious goals, they are branching out into other areas of agriculture, specifically nuts and vegetables. This exciting development will be great news for farmers and consumers alike, as it presents an opportunity for businesses to increase productivity while providing fresher produce at better prices. With Tevel Robotics leading the way in agricultural robotics, there is no telling where this technology can take us next!

The Tevel Robotics team is changing the agricultural industry as we know it by providing a solution to one of the farmers’ age-old problems: labor shortage. Their autonomous robots are designed to fly between trees, identify ripe fruit, and pick it without damaging the plant. Farmers in Israel are currently using the robots, but they’re also being tested in other countries, such as Spain and Chile. And this is just the beginning – Tevel Robotics plans to expand their business to other agricultural products, such as nuts and vegetables. So, where can you use ai, robotics, and drones in your business? The possibilities are endless!

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The Employee Retention Credit program, ERC. is arguably the most significant grant program in history for small business owners, nonprofits, private schools, and other organizations that employ 5-500 people. To not file a claim and get back some of the tax money you sent the government during Covid is an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. There is no need for fear, as long as you don’t get greedy, and are just very smart about selecting the company that files your claim.

We do not recommend you use a CPA to file your ERC claim. You need to find a credible ERC Recovery firm. Quite frankly, most CPAs are not competent at filing grants; they are professionals at filing taxes. The difference is significant.

The money has been set aside, and the government wants you to claim it; that is the good news.  The bad news is because the amount is significant; the number of pop-up, fly-by-night, suitcase companies that are trying to get in on the action have flooded the market.  The best advice we can share with those that feel they may qualify and are confused with all the misinformation in the market is to schedule a call with a credible ERC recovery firm.  For the record, even if you made a profit during covid or received PPP money, you can still qualify and liekly will for ERC grant money.

The firm we recommend is BottomLine Concepts.  They have been in business since 2009 and to date have helped over 15,000 businesses in the USA recover nearly 3 BILLION dollars in ERC Funds.  Their clients include 400 of the Top 1000 firms in USA.   Companies like Hilton Hotels, Rolex, McDonalds, and the list goes on and on.  You can schedule a 10 minute Discovery Call with and ERC pro at a time and day that works for you by clicking here.  Depending on when you are reading this, there is a chance they have and opening today. The good news is because of their Impeccable reputation with the IRS at the time of this writing not one of their clients has experienced an audit.

Bottom line has a direct line to the IRS and a stellar reputation. They are know for processing recovery paperwork quickly and correctly, while maximizng refunds for clients. They staff over 120 tax attorneys, forensic cpas and support staff and to date have not had one ERC IRS audit with their clients. They are not one of these pop up companies. Here is a clue, if the company has ERC in their name, then you know they are less than two years old and unexperienced in the government grant process.

Honestly, because of all the here to day, gone tomorrow companies entering this space I expect there to be a flood of audits in the future because of the filings from companies that really don’t understand what they are doing, but talk a good ERC game.

As a matter of fact, since we first wrote this article multiple businesses notified us that their claims for the employee retention credit (ERC) are being audited by the IRS. This does not mean that these businesses necarrily did anything wrong, or that they will end up owing money to the IRS; it just means that the IRS selected their ERC claims for review. When you file with a company like Bottom Line Concepts whom the IRS is well aware of, their positive reputation speaks for itself.

It is not known whether these companies were randomly selected for audit or whether they were targetted because their audit was done by a company with a bad reputation, or CPA that was not up to date on the multiple amendments that have been made to the program.

There is reason BottomLine Concepts has been in business since 2009 and has 400 of the Top 1000 firms in the United States as clients. So yes, file your claim, but be smart about who you turn the recovery process over to. Without question BottomLine Concepts is the company with the success track record that will give you the peace of mind most are looking for. The wrong company filing your claim could and we believe most definately will trigger an audit for some in the coming months.

The employee retention credit (ERC) started out slow but keeps going strong, even to the present day. When it was first enacted on March 27, 2020 as part of the CARES Act, it received little fanfare because taxpayers that received a forgivable loan under the paycheck protection program (PPP) were prohibited from claiming the ERC. When that prohibition was lifted nine months later by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, claims for the ERC exploded. Then, Congress added fuel to the fire and kept making the rules more generous as time went on.

One unfortunate side effect of the ERC explosion has been the proliferation of tax credit companies offering dubious advice in exchange for outsize fees. Be especially wary of the ones that overstate their credentials or ability to provide advice regarding the ERC. Some claim to have received special training from the IRS (they have not) and others claim to have special knowledge regarding the law for one reason or another (they do not – detailed ERC information about the program is available to anyone with an internet connection). One company claims that its ideas are “proprietary” and refuses to discuss them in front of outside advisors and charges a $10,000 upfront fee just to see if you qualify for ERC Money.
It is amazing how many business owners are falling for these type of shinanigans.

The written advice some of these companies provide to their clients is lacking. We have seen instances where a company provides the same boilerplate tax memo to multiple clients, notwithstanding that the clients are engaged in different businesses and their eligibility depends on different factors. The memos are more than 20 pages in length but as far as we can tell, only two or three lines of text are different. There is no description of the facts and no analysis of the factors in IRS Notice 2021-20, Q&As 11-22 (the ERC claims at issue were all predicated on a partial suspension of business operations). The memos are so generic that they would not even qualify as tax advice that clients can rely on to assert a reasonable cause defense to penalties.

The only firm we can confidently recommend in this space is Bottom Line Concepts,

They have been been in the government grants and small business recovery field since 2009. At the time of this writing they have helped over 15,000 companies recovery over 3 Billion Dollars. The word is getting out about bottom line and they continue to grow month after month. Last month alone they processed nearly 4 Billion dollars in claims.

Some of these advisors also promise indemnification and audit support if their clients are audited by the IRS. These promises are hollow when you consider most of them have been in business less than two years. When the ERC program officilly ends in April of 2025 how likely is it that they are going to be around to support you if they messed up your claim?

Do you really think the Treasury Department is going to give out ERC money and then make it a point to audit all of those people? Alot will probably have to do with the credibility of the firm that files the claim for you. Bottom LIne Concepts has processed over 15,000 claims and to date has not had one client audit.

The rules for the ERC are detailed and complex, and claims for the ERC are filed under penalties of perjury. If a business is concerned with the analysis underlying its claim, then now is the time to have it reviewed. Do not wait until the IRS comes knocking, because at that point it may be too late.

In closing we just want to say that every small business in America that thinks they may qualify for the ERC credit should definately take five minutes and have a conversation with a competent ERC advisor.
You can book a time and day that works for you and book a discovery call with a Bottom Line Concepts ERC professional by clicking here.

Much Success!

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There are various factors that can affect the eligibility for ERC. Also, many businesses assume they do not qualify because of various assumptions. Here are ten current ERC facts for 2023 that will help. (The bill has been amended seven times since it was introduced a couple of years ago) If you had at least 5 W2 employees during covid the chance you qualify is about 75%. If you got PPP funds from the government, then the odds are about 99% that you will also qualify for ERC, no matter what your CPA, Tax Attorney, or other well-meaning but misinformed trusted advisor has told you. If you are not doing ERC daily, it is hard to stay current with current qualifications. That is why we suggested you get counsel from a company that doesn’t do taxes; they don’t file legal briefs, but they do ERC and only ERC 24-7.

Here are the ERC facts for 2023.

1. Even if companies received PPP, they still qualify for ERC.
2. Even if your business did not have a revenue reduction or was deemed essential, it can still qualify for ERC
3. ERC is a refund in the form of a grant and can return up to $26,000/employee ($10,000 is the average for companies that received PPP, and $20,000 is the average for businesses that didn’t)
4. Simple operational impacts can qualify a business for ERC as well, such as changes in job roles, business hours, reduction in services or workforce
5. This stimulus program was established by the CARES Act; it is a refundable tax credit – a grant, not a loan – that your business can claim. The program is based on qualified wages and healthcare paid to employees.
6. Businesses have until April 2024 to claim ERC retroactively for 2020, and until April 2025 to claim ERC retroactively for 2021. They have the ability to do a look back on their payroll during the pandemic and retroactively claim the credit by filing an amended tax return.
7. For the tax year 2021, the refundable tax credit is: 70% of qualified wages paid per employee (up to a maximum amount of $7000 per employee, per quarter, and up to $21,000 for the entire year)
8. For the tax year 2020, the refundable tax credit is: 50% of qualified wages paid per employee (up to a maximum amount of $5000 per employee for the entire year)
9. Independent contractors (1099) and the compensation paid to these individuals are not eligible for ERC
10. Typical turnaround times for funds to be collected from the ERC program is 3-6 months.

Honestly, if there is money on the table for your business to claim, is there any reason you shouldn’t take 10 minutes and book a Discovery Call with the #1 ERC recovery firm in the United States? Please don’t glaze over that statement; this is real money for your business we are talking about. Is there any reason you shouldn’t get all your questions answered from ERC pros? All Bottom Line Concepts does is ERC every day.

Companies like Uber, McDonalds, Hilton Hotels, and 400 of the Top 1000 companies in America are their clients. The call is free, and there is no obligation on their part to accept you as a client or yours to hire them to recover your funds. There is no upfront cost. If you are accepted as a client, all work is done on a contingency basis. Nothing is due until your refund is in your bank account. You can click here to schedule a 10-minute Discovery Call with one of Bottom Lines, ERC Recovery Specialists. If you would like to talk to a professional.

What about a Business’s Existing CPA?

Many businesses will ask, “Why don’t I just file ERC with my CPA?” – The truth is because of the complexity of the ERC stimulus program and its various changes (7 Amendments since it was introduced), most hard-working, busy CPA’s and standard accountants do not have the experience or time to work the nearly 300 page ERC qualifications document.

It makes no business sense for most CPA’s to take the time to decipher how the program works, whether a business is eligible or what qualifies a business, and how to file for ERC. Especially when you consider the rules are constantly changing.

At the time of this writing Bottom Line Concepts has recovered over three billion dollars in funds for more than fifteen thousand business owners all over the United States.

With our ERC program via Bottom Line Concepts, they have perfected and streamlined this process and have a proven track record along with the resources to recover the most funds as quickly as possible. So if your CPA told you you don’t qualify for ERC, give them a break. They are pros at doing your taxes, BLC are the experts in the USA for ERC Recovery. Do yourself a favor; this issue is not going away until April of 2025, so book a ten-minute discovery call now, and put this issue to bed today. You are busy enough as it is; give yourself one less thing to think about. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR CALL WITH AN ERC EXPERT at a day and time that works perfectly for your schedule. You choose the day and time, and they will call you.
The ERC Discovery call is free, and they will answer your questions, and let you know if they can accept you as a client.

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Coffee consumers are becoming more aware of the effects of caffeine on their bodies. Now they’re looking into a new idea called “caffeine micro-dosing” (searches for “low caffeine” reached all-time highs earlier this year.)

Instead of having one big coffee in the morning, you would take small amounts of caffeine throughout the day. A number of products are coming out to support this practice like caffeine sprays, as well as low-caffeine chocolates and mints.

Caffeine Bullet 16 Mint Caffeine Chews = 1600mg Caffeine Kick, Faster Than Energy gels & Cycling Chews for a mid-Race Endurance Sports and Gaming Caffeinated Energy Boost

• EXTREMELY FAST CAFFEINE BOOST – Because you chew Caffeine Bullets, caffeine is absorbed through membranes in the mouth directly into your bloodstream, bypassing your stomach, giving you a caffeine kick in as little as 5 minutes. When you’re tiring in a race or struggling at the gym that could be the difference between winning and losing or setting a new personal best.
• CAFFEINE REDUCES TIREDNESS AND FATIGUE – the perfect race nutrition for breaking your personal best or as a caffeine kick for a pre workout boost so you can train harder for longer. Ideal for running, cycling, swimming, triathlon.. no matter what sport caffeine fuels your performance for better results.
• INCREASED STAMINA – Caffeine mobilises your fat stores as a fuel source instead of depleting muscle glycogen stores which can be saved for increased endurance. Whether you’re running a marathon, cycling a sportive or a body builder undertaking an intense session in the gym caffeine supplements your carbs intake to ensure that you don’t bonk or hit the hall.
• INCREASE ALERTNESS – when we tire we lose concentration. Caffeine blocks receptors in the brain protecting you from the effects of tiredness, giving you a caffeine high which increases your alertness and allows you to stay focused for longer and stay awake when driving, working or pulling an all-nighter.
• NO JITTERS – NO BULL – a lot of caffeine products give you tingly rage and fill you with unhealthy nasties, we don’t. At less than 35kcal each chew fuels you with clean energy that feels natural and lasts longer for better performance.
  
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Nuun Energy: Micro Caffeine Dosing , B Vitamins, Ginseng, Electrolyte Drink Tablets, Mixed Flavors

• Nuun Energy is an effervescent energizing drink tablet that invigorates with organic Green Tea extract, electrolytes, and a blend of Panax Ginseng and B vitamins.
• This pack contains four (4) tubes of Nuun Energy, flavors include Berry Blast, Tropical Punch, Ginger Lime Zing, Watermelon Burst. Each tube of Nuun Energy contains 10 individual servings.
• Nuun Energy is gluten free, Soy Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Kosher, non-GMO certified and made with plant-based ingredients.
• Nuun Energy contains 80mg of caffeine made with organic green tea extract, 20mg of Panax Ginseng, and a blend of Vitamins B12, B6, & B5. Plus, 5 different hydrating electrolytes
• A clean ingredient alternative to the typical energy drink, Nuun Energy contains only 2g of sugar and NO artificial ingredients, flavors, or colors.

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CLIF BLOKS – Energy Chews – Best Sellers Variety Pack – Non-GMO – Plant Based Food – Fast Fuel for Cycling and Running – Workout Snack – Value Pack (2.1 Ounce Packet, 12 Count) (Assortment May Vary)

• CREATED BY ATHLETES FOR ATHLETES: CLIF BLOKS Energy Chews provide quick, chewable energy for training and racing.
• AS TASTY AS THEY ARE FUNCTIONAL: Available in a variety of delicious flavors, with sodium and caffeine levels to suit any goals.
• EASY TO EAT: Easy-to-open packaging and a soft, chewable texture lets you focus on performance.
• CUSTOMIZABLE: CLIF BLOKS come in 33-calorie cubes, with sleek and portable packaging that makes it easy to customize and track caloric and electrolyte intake during long outings and races.
• VALUE PACK: Includes 12 CLIF BLOKS Energy Chews packets in assorted flavors

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Pzaz Breath Spray – On-The-Go Energy – Caffeine and Vitamins – Peach Bomb & Sour Apple

• Contains natural caffeine, vitamins, and electrolytes with zero calories and no sugar.
• The most portable, fun and effective way to wake up.
• Tastes like it works: can you handle it?
• Less than $0.10 per spray with more than 200 sprays in every pack.

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