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 Next week's trading action could mark the culmination of some of the most significant hang-ups confronting investors, including the possible return to March-style shutdown as cases of COVID-19 rise domestically and elsewhere in the world.
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 Customers put off buying new devices in the second half of September, leading the company to report its steepest quarterly drop in iPhone sales in at least three years. "We think this was most blatant in China, where 5G service is more accessible, with sales in the region declining 29% - also a bigger decline than we anticipated," Angelo Zino, analyst at CFRA Research said on Thursday. Analysts also noted that the iPhone represents a larger portion of revenue in China than any other region, making the company more dependent on the business in the region.
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The future is uncertain. COVID proves that.
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Not only that, this election year is filled with unpredictability, especially for owners of small and midsize businesses. We are simultaneously navigating the uncertain waters of the Paycheck Protection Program as well as planning for possible changes in the business tax code.
2020 has been particularly brutal. According to MarketWatch, 55% of Yelp-listed businesses that closed due to COVID will stay closed permanently.
It's easy to see why many would assume a wait-and-see approach. Let's see who gets elected and how the tax code will change. Let's see how COVID stimulus is going to play out.
If you've found yourself saying things like this, let me be clear: This is anything but the moment to wait. I'm telling my clients that not only is it the right time to plan at least two years into the future, it's the right time to think big and consider whether an even bigger move makes sense.
Here's what you need to know to start making those plans:
Business taxes
Small and midsize businesses should be building contingency plans now for whoever ends up winning the White House, as well as which party controls the House and Senate. Yes, it will take time before any legislation is passed regarding business taxes, but as COVID-19 has taught us, building those plans now and thinking at least two years ahead will set your business up for success regardless of the outcome on election night.
First, let's think about the most drastic scenario: a Democratic president and Senate. This is where I'd expect
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