Holiday cards have long been a symbol of warmth and tradition, but they’re not just for friends and family. Businesses are now part of the ritual too … Read more about The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
10 Things to Know about the No-Tax-On-Tips Deduction
The deduction for no-tax-on-tips, or more simply tips deduction, was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA). Even though OBBBA was … Read more about 10 Things to Know about the No-Tax-On-Tips Deduction
Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
Earlier this year, a group of Starbucks employees filed a lawsuit when the company imposed a new dress code. The company requires baristas to wear … Read more about Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
New Marketing Strategy: Brand Activation
Brand activation is a marketing strategy to create real-world interactions that speak to an audience and move beyond traditional advertising to form … Read more about New Marketing Strategy: Brand Activation
Small Business Tax FAQ: Expert Answers to Common Questions
On September 16, 2025, I presented a webinar for SCORE entitled “Year-End Tax Preparation - Opportunities to Reduce Your Overall Tax Burden.” It … Read more about Small Business Tax FAQ: Expert Answers to Common Questions
Mergers and Other Innovative Strategies to Scale Your Business
Economies of scale is the “cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation.” By definition, small businesses are small and … Read more about Mergers and Other Innovative Strategies to Scale Your Business
Ultimate Guide to EOR in the USA: Benefits for Businesses and the Top Providers
It now takes companies an average of 50 days to fill an open position, with senior management roles typically taking up to 50% longer to fill than … Read more about Ultimate Guide to EOR in the USA: Benefits for Businesses and the Top Providers
Revisiting Work Arrangements—Time and Pay
Dolly Parton lamented the woes of working 9 to 5. Today, regular business hours of 9 am to 5 pm, five days a week can still be found, but this isn’t … Read more about Revisiting Work Arrangements—Time and Pay
Tell Your Employees About Health Coverage in 2026
While large employers—50 or more full-time and full-time equivalent employees—must offer affordable coverage or pay a penalty, small businesses are … Read more about Tell Your Employees About Health Coverage in 2026
The Psychology of Space: Your Employees’ Energy and Creativity
Most people don’t think about how much their environment affects them. Yet the spaces where we work are constantly shaping how we feel, think, and … Read more about The Psychology of Space: Your Employees’ Energy and Creativity
What Employers Can Do to Alleviate Employees’ Financial Stress
A recent Bank of America survey found that many employees are feeling financially stressed and are “looking for more employer resources on financial … Read more about What Employers Can Do to Alleviate Employees’ Financial Stress
Energy Wake-Up Call: How Inefficiency Drains Your Profits
Every business knows the importance of cutting costs and increasing revenue. Yet, what often slips through the cracks is the invisible drain caused by … Read more about Energy Wake-Up Call: How Inefficiency Drains Your Profits
A Profile of Hispanic Businesses in the U.S. Today
September 15 through October 15, 2025, is National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a time to recognize the contributions of the Hispanic population to … Read more about A Profile of Hispanic Businesses in the U.S. Today
How to Choose from the Top Business Credit Cards in the Market
For entrepreneurs and small business owners in the U.S., business credit cards are more than just a way to pay bills—they’re a tool for managing cash … Read more about How to Choose from the Top Business Credit Cards in the Market
Life and Death and Important Payroll Responsibilities to Know
Things are always happening to the people at work over which you have no control. An employee may have a new baby or adopt one. Or an employee may … Read more about Life and Death and Important Payroll Responsibilities to Know
