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Tom Meaglia, ChFC®, AEP®,

CLU®, CRPC®, MSFS

Chartered Financial Consultant

Investment Advisor Representative

Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

CA Insurance Lic. #0567507

 

Meaglia Financial Consulting

2105 Foothill Blvd., #B140, La Verne, CA 91750

 

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Email: tom@meagliafinancialconsulting.com

Website: www.meagliafinancialconsulting.com

March/April 2026

March Mastery: Essential Checklist for Small Business Owners

Hand turns a sheet of paper. Seasonal concept.

As the last snowflakes melt and cherry blossoms tease the horizon, March arrives like a double-edged sword for small business owners. It's a pivotal point—bridging winter's quiet reflection with spring's explosive growth. Miss the mark here, and you risk a cascade of compliance headaches, financial blind spots, or missed seasonal opportunities. You'll emerge stronger, leaner, and primed for a thriving quarter. Let's break down the must-dos to make this month your launchpad for the second quarter of 2026.


Nail Those Tax Deadlines: No Extensions, No Excuses
March 15th looms large for partnerships and S-corporations, marking the deadline for filing Form 1065 and issuing Schedule K-1s to partners. Unlike C-corporations, which have a grace period until April, these entities demand precision—late filings trigger penalties that can snowball into thousands. If your fiscal year ends December 31st, use this window to reconcile 1099s and gather W-2s early.


Consult your trusted advisors; tools like QuickBooks or TurboTax Business can streamline prep, but human oversight catches nuances that algorithms miss. Remember, accurate filings aren't just about compliance—they're intelligence for smarter deductions next year.


Quarterly Reviews: Unearth Hidden Insights
With Q1 wrapping up, March is prime for performance reviews. Dive into your P&L statements: What's driving revenue? Where are margins eroding? Using dashboard tools makes this painless— track KPIs like customer acquisition cost and inventory turnover. Celebrate wins and review flops. These reviews aren't busywork; they're your crystal ball, informing Q2 budgets and pivots. Set a one-day "finance Friday" to knock it out, freeing mental bandwidth for growth.


Spring Clean and Declutter
Spring signals a business deep clean. Audit your physical space: Organize your inventory, purge outdated stock, and refresh your storefront to attract warmer foot traffic. Digitally? Scrub your CRM for stale leads, optimize your website for mobile spring searches, and secure backups against cyber threats. This renewal boosts efficiency—think 20% faster operations—and signals professionalism to clients. Bonus: It reignites your passion, combating founder fatigue.


March isn't a sprint; it's your strategic setup. Tackle these tasks with intention and watch your small business bloom.


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