It’s your opportunity to earn six figures in residual income—just by connecting businesses to money they didn’t know they were missing.

 


Why Now May Be the Right Time to Become Part of My GMG Team

There are seasons in business when an opportunity comes along that is simple enough to understand, practical enough to share, and valuable enough to help real businesses recover money they may already be entitled to receive.

That is one of the reasons I am inviting business minded people to take a closer look at becoming part of my GMG team.

GMG, Growth Management Group, is built around a powerful idea: many businesses are leaving money on the table because they are not fully aware of the specialized tax incentives, credits, savings opportunities, and refund reviews that may apply to them.

That is not because they are careless.

It is often because business owners and financial departments are already busy running payroll, serving customers, managing vendors, watching margins, hiring staff, paying taxes, and trying to keep the company moving forward.

Sometimes the money is there.

The opportunity is there.

The business simply needs the right specialist to take a closer look.

That is where GMG creates value.

Why This Opportunity Matters

When you become part of my GMG team, you are not just “selling something.”

You are helping open doors for business owners to review potential refunds, credits, and incentives that may already be available to them.

That changes the conversation.

Instead of walking into a business asking them to buy another service, you can start with a much friendlier question:

Would it be worth a no fee look to see whether your business may be missing refunds, credits, or savings opportunities?

For most business owners, that is a reasonable conversation.

For some, it can become a very meaningful discovery.

GMG gives representatives and referral partners a way to bring specialized review opportunities to businesses without expecting those businesses to become experts in the process themselves.

That is a major advantage.

A Practical Team Opportunity for the Right People

This may be a good fit for people who already know business owners, executives, accountants, payroll professionals, restaurant owners, hospitality operators, construction companies, medical practices, manufacturers, service businesses, or other organizations that may benefit from a professional review.

It may also be a good fit for consultants, sales professionals, networkers, association leaders, retired professionals, community connectors, and people who enjoy introducing useful resources to the right people.

The advantage is not just in the service.

The advantage is in the timing.

Many businesses are under pressure. They are watching costs. They are trying to protect cash flow. They are looking for ways to recover money, improve margins, and strengthen their financial position without adding unnecessary complexity.

GMG gives you a reason to have that conversation.

The May 31 Window

I am especially encouraging people to take a look before May 31.

If you become interested in joining my GMG team, or even if you simply raise your hand and show serious interest before then, I will make sure you receive a link to our June 1 private session:

“My Laziest Month, My Biggest Check”

That title says a lot.

This private session is designed to help people see the real potential of the GMG model, how conversations can turn into results, and why the right timing, the right message, and the right team can make a serious difference.

You do not have to know everything before you show interest.

You simply need to be willing to learn, listen, and see whether this opportunity fits your goals.

Not Interested in Becoming a Representative?

That is perfectly fine.

There is another way to benefit.

If you are a business owner, executive, controller, CFO, payroll professional, accountant, or someone responsible for the financial side of a company, you can request a no fee look into possible refunds, credits, and incentives.

This review is designed to help determine whether your business may be missing something.

Your financial department may be excellent. Your accountant may be excellent. Your payroll provider may be excellent.

But specialized tax incentive review is often a different layer.

The question is not whether your team is doing a good job.

The question is whether there may be an additional opportunity that has not yet been fully reviewed.

That is worth finding out.

For the business tax credit and refund review side, visit:

https://gmg.me/pages/business-tax-credits/251784

Referral Opportunities Are Also Available

Some people may not want to become a full representative, but they do know business owners.

That matters.

GMG also pays for qualified referrals.

That means you may be able to make a simple introduction and still be rewarded when that connection becomes a real opportunity.

You may know someone who owns a restaurant.

You may know someone with employees.

You may know a company that has grown, struggled, expanded, downsized, hired, retained workers, paid payroll taxes, or operated through complicated business seasons.

You may know someone who should at least take a look.

A referral could help them.

It may also help you.

This Is About Cash Flow, Recovery, and Better Conversations

I like this opportunity because it fits the way I believe business should be served.

Start with value.

Lead with practical help.

Keep the conversation simple.

Respect the business owner’s time.

Offer a no fee look where appropriate.

Let the specialists help determine what may be available.

That is a much better conversation than hype, pressure, or overpromising.

For me, this fits directly into the All Solutions Known approach: helping businesses find resources, improve cash flow, protect opportunity, and discover solutions they may not have known were available.

Take the Next Step

If you are interested in becoming part of my GMG team, I encourage you to look now, before May 31.

Start here:

https://gmg.me/pages/gmg-savings-affiliate/251784

If you are not interested in becoming a rep, but you own or help manage a business and want a no fee look into possible refunds, credits, or missed opportunities, visit:

https://gmg.me/pages/business-tax-credits/251784

And if you simply know someone who should have this conversation, reach out to me about referrals.

The opportunity may be closer than you think.

The money may already be there.

The first step is simply taking a look.


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Why Rail Vacations Are Getting a Second Look in 2026

 We're excited to share that ConnectTravelDIY offers great specials for riding the rails! 

Read the LinkedIn article.

Click on image to visit ConnectTravelDIY, call support at 800-715-4440 and mention 
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Why Rail Vacations Are Getting a Second Look in 2026

There is something refreshing about a vacation where the journey is not just the part between destinations, but part of the fun itself.

At Connect Travel DIY, we are seeing growing interest in rail vacations for a simple reason. Many travelers want to see more without feeling like they have to manage more. Train travel offers a different rhythm. Instead of navigating airports, watching traffic, or trying to coordinate every little detail, you can settle in, enjoy the scenery, and let the trip unfold at a more comfortable pace.

That is a big part of why rail vacations are getting a second look in 2026. They offer panoramic views, spacious seating, easier transitions between destinations, and a travel experience that often feels more immersive than flying or driving. Whether it is the Canadian Rockies, Alaska, the American Southwest, or iconic national park country, rail travel allows the landscapes to become part of the story. 

One question people often ask is this: Do you eat on these tours?

The answer is yes, passengers do eat on these tours, but not every meal is included. That is actually part of what many travelers appreciate. You get structure and convenience without losing the freedom to try places on your own.

With Globus rail vacations, your hotels are selected, reserved, and paid for in advance as part of your package. That means your accommodations are built into the upfront vacation price, and Globus typically secures well located hotels that keep you close to the heart of the action. Hotel taxes, service charges, and even baggage handling tips are generally covered as well. If you want to arrive early or stay a little longer after the trip, extra nights can often be arranged for an additional cost.

Dining is handled in a way that gives you both comfort and flexibility. Breakfast is included every morning, which makes it easy to start the day without wondering where to go first. Some lunches and dinners are also included, especially when they are part of a special experience, guided excursion, welcome dinner, farewell dinner, or something memorable like a local farm meal. At the same time, many lunches and dinners are left open on purpose so you can explore local restaurants and enjoy the destination in your own way. On European itineraries, included lunches and dinners also come with a complimentary glass of regional wine or beer.

In other words, these tours are not built around rushing from one meal stop to the next. They are designed to give you a comfortable framework while still leaving room to discover a place for yourself.

That balance is one reason Globus rail tours stand out. They combine iconic rail routes with expert planning, hand picked hotels, guided sightseeing, and a comfortable mix of included experiences and personal time. For travelers who want help with the big details but still want some freedom inside the trip, that can be a very appealing way to travel. 

A few examples from the 2026 lineup show just how varied these vacations can be.

Nature’s Best: Alaska is a 6 night journey from Fairbanks to Anchorage, with prices from 3,919 per person. It combines coach, train, and ship travel and highlights places like Denali, Kenai Fjords, and Talkeetna.

Western Rails and Canyons with Canyon Spirit Rail Journey is an 8 night roundtrip from Denver, from 5,699 per person. It brings together Colorado, Utah, dramatic desert and mountain scenery, and famous parks such as Arches and Canyonlands.

Great Canadian Rail Journey travels from Toronto to Vancouver over 13 nights, from 8,199 per person. It includes Niagara Falls, multiple provinces, the Canadian Rockies, and coastal experiences.

America’s National Parks with Canyon Spirit Rail Journey is another 13 night adventure, from Rapid City to Denver, starting at 8,579 per person. It combines Western history, big scenery, and legendary parkland.

Spirit of the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer is an 11 night roundtrip from Vancouver, from 8,659 per person. This one blends rail, coach, and ferry travel with beautiful mountain and coastal scenery, along with stays that add to the overall experience. 


There is also a current offer to save $200 per couple on select 2026 Globus rail vacations for bookings made by June 30, 2026, for travel through December 31, 2026. As always, exact inclusions can vary by itinerary, so it is wise to review the specific package details or ask your travel advisor what is covered on the trip you are considering. 

Rail vacations are not just about getting somewhere. They are about seeing the in between places in a richer way. They are about enjoying the route, not just the arrival. And for many travelers in 2026, that sounds better than ever.

If you would like to explore whether a rail vacation might fit your travel style, visit http://www.ConnectTravelDIY.com for details.


All Solutions Known Offers those interested in owning physical gold a practical precious metals YouTube channel

 



Check out Gold News & Views, a practical precious metals YouTube channel created for everyday people who want more stability, security, and understanding in uncertain financial times.

Hosted by Terry Scott of All Solutions Known, this channel focuses on clear, useful updates about gold, silver, precious metals, inflation, purchasing power, retirement diversification, physical gold ownership, Gold IRAs, silver investing, economic trends, and long term financial confidence. The goal is simple: help viewers better understand how precious metals may fit into a broader plan for protecting value, building awareness, and making more informed decisions.

Gold News & Views is not about hype, fear, or complicated financial language. It is about practical education, timely commentary, and common sense conversations for people who want to learn more about gold, silver, and precious metals as tools for stability, security, and legacy planning.

Through All Solutions Known, Terry Scott helps individuals, families, business owners, and professionals explore practical resources related to cash flow, retirement planning, business essentials, precious metals, and long term protection strategies. This channel continues that mission by making precious metals education more understandable and approachable.

Subscribe to Gold News & Views for precious metals updates, gold and silver market commentary, beginner friendly gold education, retirement metals insights, inflation protection discussions, and practical views on how gold and silver may help everyday people think more clearly about the future.

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Mazi Table and Bar, Duluth’s Burrito Union and a new meat processing facility in Wrenshall merit accolades from All Solutions Known.

 This week's All Solutions Known Shout Outs of Recognition 5/15/2026

Are you one of these business or know of them? First of all, extend your congrats as well and then be sure to tell them to take advantage of our "Specials and Salutations"! 

If your business is shown below, congrats, we're giving you 15% off (instead of the regular 10% off) catalog pricing on "Anything with an Imprint" through BrandingMore.com. If it can be imprinted we have it or can get it. Just let us know what you are looking for and claim your 15% off before this expires 15 days from today's date. 

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions, take a look at Mazi Table and Bar for bringing fresh energy to downtown Superior. A ribbon cutting was held Monday morning, and the co-owners said they want to bring something fresh to the city with an elevated menu and drinks. It is always encouraging to see another business choose to invest in Tower Avenue and add to the momentum in Superior.

Photo/source: https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/05/12/mazi-table-bar-opens-adding-fresh-flavor-an-expanding-downtown-superior/


From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions, a salute goes to Embark Supported Employment as it celebrates 60 years of supported employment in the Superior community. Milestones like this say a great deal about steady service, staying power, and impact over time. That kind of long-term commitment deserves to be noticed.

Photo/source: https://www.superiorchamber.org/events/index/2026-05-15


From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions, here is a positive nod to the Duluth Farmers Market as it kicked off its 2026 season this week. Seasonal openings like this are a real win for local growers, makers, and small vendors, and they help bring fresh traffic and neighborhood energy back into the city after winter.

Photo/source: https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/05/14/duluth-farmers-market-kicks-off-2026/


From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions, well done to Grandma’s Marathon and The Depot for opening a history exhibit with a ribbon cutting and reception on May 11. It is a strong example of how an iconic regional event can keep building community pride while drawing people back into a local venue.

Photo/source: https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/grandmas-history-exhibit-opens-at-the-depot/


From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions, check this out from Duluth’s Burrito Union. The business has expanded its offerings and rebranded as Burrito Union Tequila Bar, with owner Fernando Duran aiming to set the restaurant apart with a wider tequila selection and tasting flights. It is always good to see a local business sharpen its concept and keep evolving.

Photo/source: https://www.wdio.com/lift-online/burrito-union-expands-tequila-offerings/


From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions, strong effort goes to the team behind the new meat processing facility in Wrenshall. Groundbreaking was held recently, construction is underway, and the butcher shop plans to process around 30 animals a week once open. Projects like this matter because they support local farmers, local families, and practical regional growth.

Photo/source: https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/05/09/groundbreaking-held-meat-processing-facility-wrenshall/


From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions, it is great to see Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market returning for the season starting May 16. Markets like this create room for locally grown, raised, and handmade products to reach customers directly, and that is a meaningful boost for small producers across Douglas County.

Photo/source: https://www.superiorchamber.org/events/details/barker-s-island-farmers-market-07-25-2026-21533


From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions, here is a bright spot for Superior with Ignite Dispensary and Cigar hosting a May Makers Market on May 17. Bringing together artists, crafters, makers, and shoppers in one place is a smart way to create community traffic while giving local creatives and small sellers another place to be seen.

Photo/source: https://www.superiorchamber.org/events/details/may-makers-market-hosted-by-ignite-21521






Vacation Shirts Don't have Pockets, quote by Business Resource Consultant, Terry Scott

 



I'm almost "always" working, or it seems so; I just like to take advantage of living each moment and it's almost effortless to earn income today so when my friends see me do anything that appears to be "work" to them they point it out. I came up with this quote, "Vacation shirts don't have pockets" meaning that if you see me without a pocket and especially without a pen poking out of the neck, you know that I'm finally in relax mode. 

I thought that I'd share this with my business friends and clients. 

I created a few shirt ideas for anyone who agrees and wants to join me! 



This cheerful lake vacation cartoon art features a relaxed couple enjoying drinks by the water while wearing matching fish print vacation shirts with no pockets. With the bold caption “Vacation shirts don’t have pockets,” this design brings together humor, summer travel, fishing cabin vibes, lake life, casual vacation style, and outdoor relaxation in one colorful illustration. The scene includes Adirondack chairs, a peaceful lake, forested hills, a dock, a canoe, and a rustic “No Work. Just Water.” sign, making it ideal for vacation shirts, lake house gifts, fishing trip apparel, summer travel merchandise, cabin getaway designs, casual weekend wear, and humorous outdoor lifestyle products.

Perfect for anyone who loves lake vacations, fishing shirts, funny travel sayings, cabin life, summer relaxation, resort wear, boating weekends, no work vacation humor, and colorful cartoon style artwork. This design is especially suited for T shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, wall art, travel gifts, lake house merchandise, fishing retreat apparel, and vacation themed print on demand products.


All Solutions Known offers the easiest way to claim your FICA Tip Credit immediately while qualifying for related programs typically "unknown".


Good day,

We are reaching out to vendors and suppliers who already serve the service industries, including restaurants, bars, cafés, food trucks, hospitality businesses, hotels, country clubs, social clubs, salons, spas, barbershops, esthetics businesses, and other tip-based service businesses.

Many of these businesses may qualify for the FICA Tip Credit, but may not know it exists or may not know how to claim it properly. That is where we can help, and where you may be able to benefit as well.

The FICA Tip Credit is a federal tax incentive that helps qualifying food, beverage, and certain beauty service businesses offset the employer-paid Social Security and Medicare taxes on employee tips. In simple terms, if a business has tipped employees, this credit may help them recover money they are already paying out in payroll taxes.

As a Senior Advisor for GMG, I help connect business owners with a team that has spent over 25 years helping small business owners uncover tax credits, refunds, and savings opportunities that often remain hidden. The work can be complicated, but we make the process simple for both you and your clients.

Here is how the referral program works:

1. Tell your clients about our FICA Tip Credit service and direct them to our advisor site.

Right click on this image, save to your computer and print on your handouts, etc. We use the same ad so we know it works. Be sure to let them know to contact you and perhaps followup with them and let us know that you referred them (we'll need contact name, company name and city name to know you've referred them). 


2. They visit the site, enter a few basic details, and may receive an estimate in about 60 seconds.

3. We follow up with them, or they can self-activate directly through the site.

4. When they subscribe to our service, we send you a $100 referral fee.

5. You continue sharing the opportunity with more clients.

This can be as simple as printing the above ad and using it as a bag stuffer, handout, invoice insert, newsletter feature, email mention, or conversation starter with the businesses you already serve.

We always ask new clients how they heard about us, but please also let us know when you send someone our way so we can properly track your referral.

This is a simple way to help your clients discover money they may be owed while creating an additional referral income opportunity for your business.

We may limit the number of referral partners so we can continue serving both clients and partners with excellence.

To learn more or discuss how to get started, please contact:

Terry Scott

Senior Advisor for GMG



Key Aspects of the FICA Tip Credit:

Purpose: It reduces the tax burden on employers for tips earned by employees, preventing them from having to pay taxes on income they did not directly pay.

Eligibility: The credit applies to businesses where tipping is customary (e.g., restaurants, bars) and, as of Jan 1, 2025, qualifying beauty services (such as hair salons), as explained by Tom Talks Taxes.

Calculation: The credit is based on the employer's share of FICA taxes on tips reported by employees that exceed the federal minimum wage standard of $5.15 per hour (or $7.25) for beauty services).

Claiming the Credit: Eligible employers claim this credit by filing Form 8846 with their federal income tax return.

Non-refundable: It is a general business tax credit, meaning unused credits can be carried back for one year or forward for 20 years. 

This credit acts as a "dollar-for-dollar" reduction of tax liability, distinct from a deduction, making it a valuable tool for reducing tax liability.

Don't have a service type company? You may still qualify for other programs. Take just 60 seconds to check here

All Solutions Known launches YouTube Video Channel: Business UnBoxing which will feature UnBoxing a Variety of Business Products

 


Welcome to Business UnBoxing, your YouTube channel where the excitement of product unboxing meets the practical world of business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and smart buying decisions.

Business UnBoxing explores the complete out-of-box experience for products that matter to solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, small business owners, product creators, marketers, resellers, consultants, and business decision makers. From packaging and presentation to accessories, instructions, first impressions, design, functionality, usefulness, and business value, this channel looks at what is inside the box and why it matters.

We sincerely hope that Business UnBoxing helps viewers see exactly what they may receive before they buy. We further hope that these videos build trust, anticipation, excitement, and confidence by showing the product reveal in a real and visual way. At Business UnBoxing, we take that same concept and apply it through a business-minded lens.

Here, we review and discuss products, tools, services, supplies, and ideas that may support business operations, marketing, branding, productivity, efficiency, sales, customer experience, and return on investment. Some products may be consumer-focused but mostly these will be business products, B2B tools, SaaS software, promotional products, office equipment, accessories, technology, packaging solutions, or resources designed to help a company operate, grow, or serve customers better.

Business products are different from ordinary consumer products because they are often evaluated by usefulness, function, durability, efficiency, ROI, support, and how well they help a business solve a problem. A product that is purchased for personal use may be simply a “consumer item”. Business UnBoxing takes this same product, that when purchased for a company, team, office, employee, client gift, resale opportunity, or operational need, may become part of a business strategy.

On this channel, you can expect videos about: Product unboxings and first impressions, Business product reviews,Tech gadgets and business tools, Office supplies and accessories, Promotional products and branded merchandise, Packaging reviews and presentation ideas, SaaS, software, and digital product discussions, Small business tools and entrepreneur resources, Marketing, branding, and customer experience insights, and especially products that may help save time, improve operations, or create value.

 Business UnBoxing is for the solo operator who wants practical tools, the entrepreneur looking for scalable resources, the small business owner focused on steady growth, and the marketer or product creator who understands that packaging and presentation can influence trust, perception, and buying decisions.

Our goal is simple: open the box, examine the details, share the first impression, and explore whether the product has real-world value for business use.

Subscribe to Business UnBoxing for product unboxing videos, business product reviews, entrepreneur tools, small business resources, marketing product ideas, packaging insights, B2B product discussions, and practical first impressions that help you make smarter buying and branding decisions.

BTW, my first unboxing was of a vlogger camera. You can see the camera that I purchased on this Amazon page and check out the video on YouTube here. 



All Solutions Known Shout Outs to Twin Ports Businesses with special pricing on Imprinted Promo items...

 


If your business is shown below, congrats, we're giving you 15% off (instead of the regular 10% off) catalog pricing on "Anything with an Imprint" through BrandingMore.com. If it can be imprinted we have it or can get it. Just let us know what you are looking for and claim your 15% off before this expires 15 days from today's date. 

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

Congratulations to Duluth Coffee Company for being named one of the 2026 Entrepreneur Fund Distinction Award honorees.

This is the kind of recognition that reflects more than good coffee. It reflects brand integrity, steady growth, customer loyalty, and a business model that keeps finding new ways to serve people well. Duluth Coffee Company continues to be a strong example of how a local business can grow while staying rooted in quality and community.

When a business builds something meaningful, people notice.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.efund.org/blog/six-regional-businesses-to-be-recognized-at-2026-distinction-awards]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

Well earned recognition for BotCrew of Duluth, named as one of the 2026 Entrepreneur Fund Distinction Award honorees.

BotCrew is being recognized for scaled innovation in the construction and solar industries, and that is exciting to see from a business right here in our region. Innovation does not always have to come from the coasts or big tech corridors. Sometimes it comes from hardworking people solving real problems in practical ways.

That is a win for Duluth, a win for business, and a win for the future of regional entrepreneurship.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.efund.org/blog/six-regional-businesses-to-be-recognized-at-2026-distinction-awards]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

A big round of applause for BB plus Friends of Duluth, honored as one of the 2026 Entrepreneur Fund Distinction Award recipients.

Their recognition highlights national brand building, art, creativity, and multi channel reach. That is a powerful reminder that creative businesses are real businesses, and they can make a real economic and cultural impact when vision meets consistency.

It is always encouraging to see regional talent gain broader recognition while still representing the place they came from.


If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. See [https://askbusinessconsulting.blogspot.com/2026/05/all-solutions-known-shout-outs-to-twin.html](https://askbusinessconsulting.blogspot.com/2026/05/all-solutions-known-shout-outs-to-twin.html)

Photo/source: [https://www.efund.org/blog/six-regional-businesses-to-be-recognized-at-2026-distinction-awards]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

Honoring Aluminum Cabinet Company of Hermantown for being selected as a 2026 Entrepreneur Fund Distinction Award honoree.

This recognition points to product quality, growth through new customer segments, and the kind of steady business building that strengthens our regional economy. Manufacturing, craftsmanship, and smart market expansion are all part of what keeps local and regional business moving forward.

It is great to see a Hermantown business receive this level of recognition.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.efund.org/blog/six-regional-businesses-to-be-recognized-at-2026-distinction-awards]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

Cheers to Bretting Manufacturing of Ashland, Wisconsin, recognized as one of the 2026 Entrepreneur Fund Distinction Award honorees.

Their story is especially encouraging because it shows how localized innovation can lead to global industry leadership. That is a major reminder that businesses from our region can compete, lead, and influence far beyond our own map.

Regional excellence can absolutely have worldwide reach.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.efund.org/blog/six-regional-businesses-to-be-recognized-at-2026-distinction-awards]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

Celebrating Hancock Fabrication of Angora, Minnesota, for being named a 2026 Entrepreneur Fund Distinction Award honoree.

Rural based manufacturers deserve recognition for the jobs they create, the problems they solve, and the resilience they bring to the regional economy. Hancock Fabrication is being recognized for innovation and expansion, which is exactly the kind of business momentum worth celebrating.

Strong communities are built by people who keep producing, serving, adapting, and growing.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.efund.org/blog/six-regional-businesses-to-be-recognized-at-2026-distinction-awards]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

Community praise for Whole Foods Co op in the Twin Ports for reaching a remarkable milestone through its shopper round up donations.

According to WDIO, Whole Foods Co op has raised over 1 million dollars since 2017, helping support more than 50 nonprofits. That is what happens when everyday customers, steady leadership, and a community minded business all pull in the same direction.

Small change can become major impact when people are invited to participate.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.wdio.com/good-morning-northland/how-a-twin-ports-co-op-turned-spare-change-into-1-million-for-nonprofits/]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

A sincere salute to Super One Foods and its customers for raising more than 50,000 dollars for the Northern Lights Foundation.

This kind of register round up campaign shows the power of simple generosity multiplied by many people. When customers are given an easy way to help, and a business provides the platform to make it happen, families and communities benefit.

This is local business doing more than business. This is community care in action.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/03/11/super-one-foods-raises-over-50000-funds-northern-lights-foundation/]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

Tip of the hat to Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub in Downtown Duluth for celebrating 20 years in business.

Two decades in the restaurant and hospitality world is no small achievement. It takes consistency, hard work, good people, loyal customers, and a reason for the community to keep coming back. Dubh Linn has become part of Duluth’s downtown story, and this milestone is worth celebrating.

Local places like this help give a city its flavor, its memories, and its heartbeat.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/03/11/duluth-pub-celebrates-20-years-business/]

From All Solutions Known Wins and Recognitions

Spotlight on Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival for bringing Midwest talent, creative storytelling, and meaningful film opportunities back to Duluth.

The 2026 festival included local, national, and international films, filmmaker conversations, workshops, and cash awards for film and pitch competition winners. That kind of creative investment helps artists grow, gives audiences something fresh to experience, and adds more cultural energy to our region.

Business, art, tourism, and community all benefit when creative platforms like this continue to grow.

If this is your business, we salute you with 15% off imprinted promo items. 

Photo/source: [https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/04/21/midwest-talent-takes-big-screen-zeitgeist-film-festival-returns/]


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A practical guide for business owners who may qualify for the FICA Tip Credit and want an easy way to find out what they are owed.

Take just a few moments today to plug in a few basic business details and find out what your company may be owed through the FICA Tip Credit and other related business incentive opportunities our GMG team can automatically review for you.

If you own or operate a business with tipped employees, there may be dollars sitting on the table that you have already earned the right to claim.

The FICA Tip Credit is one of those incentives that many business owners have heard about in passing, but never fully pursued. Others assume their CPA, payroll company, or bookkeeper already handled it. Sometimes they did. Sometimes they did not. And sometimes the opportunity was only partially captured.

As a Senior Advisor for GMG, my role is to help business owners take a few simple steps to see whether they qualify, what they may be owed, and how our specialized team can help identify not only the FICA Tip Credit, but other related incentive dollars that may be available.

What Is the FICA Tip Credit?

The FICA Tip Credit is a federal tax credit for certain employers who pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on employee tips. The IRS states that food and beverage employers with tipped employees may be eligible, and that the employer share of FICA tax is currently 7.65 percent. The credit is a non refundable general business tax credit, and unused credits may generally be carried back one year or carried forward up to 20 years. ([IRS][1])

In plain English, this matters because your business may have paid employer payroll taxes on tips your customers gave to your employees. The FICA Tip Credit can help you recover a portion of those costs.

Who May Qualify?

Many business owners immediately think of restaurants, but the opportunity can include more than just full service dining.

Businesses that may want to check eligibility include:

Restaurants

Bars and taverns

Coffee shops

Cafes

Catering businesses

Food service operations

Certain delivery or service models where food and beverage tipping is customary

Certain salons, spas, barbering, nail care, esthetics, and body or spa treatment businesses where tipping is customary may also now be part of the broader Section 45B opportunity under updated law. Cornell’s Legal Information Institute lists qualifying service categories under 26 U.S. Code Section 45B, including food and beverage service, barbering and hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments. ([Legal Information Institute][2])

The IRS explains that eligible food and beverage employers generally must have employees who receive tips from customers for providing, delivering, or serving food or beverages, and the employer must have paid or incurred employer Social Security and Medicare taxes on those tips during the tax year. ([IRS][1])


Why This Credit Gets Missed

The FICA Tip Credit can be missed because it is not always obvious. It is not simply a payroll button. It requires the right review of tips, wages, payroll taxes, and business tax filings.

The IRS says employers generally claim the credit by completing Form 8846, Credit for Employer Social Security and Medicare Taxes Paid on Certain Employee Tips, and attaching it to the tax return. The IRS also notes that employers need information about the tips employees received and the Social Security and Medicare taxes paid on those tips. ([IRS][1])

That is where many business owners stop.

They are busy running the restaurant, managing staff, handling food costs, watching margins, hiring, training, scheduling, solving customer issues, and keeping the doors open. Digging through tax credit rules is not usually at the top of the list.

But that does not mean the money is not worth checking.

What Could You Do With the Money?

For many businesses, recovered tax incentive dollars are not just “extra money.” They can become working capital.

Depending on the amount recovered, a business owner could use those dollars to:

Improve cash flow

Upgrade equipment

Invest in payroll stability

Fund marketing

Refresh signage or branding

Pay down business debt

Add staff hours during busy periods

Improve employee retention

Build a rainy day reserve

Renovate a dining room, lobby, patio, salon, or service area

Launch a new product, menu item, service, or location improvement

Sometimes the best money is not borrowed money. Sometimes it is money your business already qualified for, but never claimed.

What Happens If You Do Nothing?

If you do nothing, nothing changes.

The IRS is not likely to call and say, “You may have missed a credit.” Your payroll company may not be responsible for claiming it. Your CPA may not have had the right tip detail, payroll documentation, or specialized incentive review process in place. Your internal team may assume someone else handled it.

Meanwhile, time continues to pass.

The IRS states that prior year FICA Tip Credits may be claimed by filing amended returns and attaching Form 8846 when applicable. ([IRS][1]) That means there may be an opportunity to review previous years, but waiting can still cost you options, time, and potential value.

Doing nothing may mean leaving dollars unclaimed that could have supported your business, your staff, your improvements, your debt reduction, or your next growth move.

How Easy Have We Made It?

The process starts with a simple check.


You do not need to become a tax credit expert. You do not need to know every rule before asking the question. You do not need to guess whether the amount is worth pursuing.

As a Senior Advisor for GMG, I can help you start the review by having you plug in a few basic details. From there, our specialized team can help evaluate what you may be owed, how to claim it, and what related monies or incentive opportunities may also apply.

That is one of the strongest advantages of working with a specialized team. We are not looking at only one narrow possibility and stopping there. We are helping business owners uncover dollars that may be hidden inside payroll, taxes, operations, and business activity.

The Real Question

The real question is not, “Do I know for sure that I qualify?”

The better question is:

“Is it worth taking a few moments to find out?”

For most tipped businesses, the answer is yes.

A short review could reveal that nothing is owed. But it could also reveal meaningful dollars that your business can use now.

Take just a few moments today to plug in a few basic details and find out what your business may be owed.

As a Senior Advisor for GMG, I can help you check your potential FICA Tip Credit opportunity, learn how to claim it, and allow our team to automatically review for related incentive dollars your business may also qualify for.

Do not leave earned money sitting unclaimed.

Start the simple check today and find out what your business may be owed.

[1]: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/fica-tip-credit-for-employers "FICA Tip Credit for employers | Internal Revenue Service"

[2]: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/45B "26 U.S. Code § 45B - Credit for portion of employer social security taxes paid with respect to employee cash tips | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute"