by Mark Holland | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
“It won’t happen to me.” That belief cost Linda time, sleep, and her credit score. Here’s how she solved it—and how you can, too. Part 1: The Personal FalloutLinda Parker, a retired school principal, clicked a realistic travel-discount link while booking a family...
by Mark Holland | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced, digital-first economy, how a business accepts payments can be just as important as the product or service it provides. A good payment processing service is more than a convenience—it’s a cornerstone of business efficiency, customer...
by Mark Holland | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
To my friends, My Bridge Builder, LLC was founded in 2019. It exists to protect owners of small and medium-sized businesses from identity theft, cyber-attacks, and disruptions to their livelihoods. These matters can be costly. We’re working to level the playing field....
by Mark Holland | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Having a good banker on your B.A.I.L. Team can be a game-changer for a small or medium-sized business (SMB). Here’s a list of specific benefits a trusted business banker can provide: Access to Capital Business loans (term loans, SBA loans, lines of credit) Working...
by Mark Holland | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it—getting your business noticed isn’t easy. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to grow, marketing can feel like a full-time job on its own. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone. With the right marketing and advertising support, you can...
by Mark Holland | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction — The Hook Imagine waking up tomorrow to find that your business bank account is empty, your client data is for sale on the dark web, and your personal credit score has dropped 200 points overnight. Now imagine you don’t have a clear plan for what to do...
by Mark Holland | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction In an age marked by rapid technological change, rising cyber threats, and unpredictable market disruptions, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face increasing vulnerability. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is no longer a luxury—it’s a lifeline....
by Mark Holland | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hypothetical Case Study: Total Tool Supply, Inc. OverviewTotal Tool Supply, Inc., a family-run industrial supply company based in the Midwest, had operated successfully for more than two decades, serving construction firms, municipalities, and manufacturing plants. By...
by Mark Holland | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Jefferson & Cole, LLC, a 15-person accounting firm in the Intermountain West, believed they were “too small to be targeted.” Their protections were basic: a password-protected server, periodic antivirus updates, and annual credit checks on the partners’...
by Mark Holland | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Keeping a business journal offers several advantages for entrepreneurs and professionals. Here are eight key benefits that I have discovered as I have kept my business journal: My journal helps me to clarify my thinking and goal setting. Writing down thoughts...
by Mark Holland | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
For many small business owners, hiring a lawyer may seem like a luxury or something to consider only when trouble arises. But in reality, having a good lawyer on your team from the beginning is one of the smartest investments a business can make. A skilled attorney...
by Mark Holland | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Running a small business comes with a unique set of risks—property damage, liability claims, cyberattacks, employee injuries, and more. While many business owners focus on marketing, sales, and growth, one area that often gets overlooked—until it’s too late—is...
by Mark Holland | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Behind every successful small business is a well-organized set of financial records—and behind those records is often a skilled bookkeeper. While accountants usually handle high-level financial analysis and tax strategy, it’s the bookkeeper who keeps the financial...
by Mark Holland | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Running a small business requires wearing many hats—entrepreneur, marketer, manager, and sometimes even janitor. But one hat that no business owner should try to wear alone for long is that of the accountant. A good accountant isn’t just someone who files taxes once a...
by Mark Holland | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
When you’re running a small or medium-sized business (SMB), every relationship matters. Your customers, employees, vendors, and advisors all play a role in your success—but one relationship that’s often overlooked is your banker. And yet, having the right banker...
by Mark Holland | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard of a B.A.I.L. Team? No, not that B.A.I.L. Team. Your business B.A.I.L. Team! A B.A.I.L. Team refers to a group of trusted professionals—Banker, Accountant, Insurance Agent, and Lawyer—who provide core advisory and protective services to support a...