The President and Congress are off and running with their agenda for change. How will small businesses fare in this flurry of activity? Likely some … Read more about What a New Congress and a New Administration Mean for Small Business
Barbara Weltman
Increasing Productivity without Burning Out Your Employees
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, productivity is “a measure of economic performance that compares the amount of goods and services … Read more about Increasing Productivity without Burning Out Your Employees
Is Romance Back in the Office?
Valentines Day is always a good time to review business policies about dating. Return-to-office policies may mean more workplace romances. Is this a … Read more about Is Romance Back in the Office?
Winter Weather and Its Impact on Your Business
On the calendar, Winter is half over and Spring is just around the corner. Winter weather, however, doesn’t read the calendar, and severe storms and … Read more about Winter Weather and Its Impact on Your Business
Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2025
THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2025 This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks, covers the tax rules as … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2025
What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?
It seems to me that the answer depends on who’s taking a survey or asking the questions. Nonetheless, there’s consensus on some things employees want. … Read more about What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?
Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025
THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2025 This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025, covers the tax rules as they … Read more about Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025
Past Presidential Tax Policies: A Look Back
We’re in the midst of wrangling about tax laws from a new Administration and a new Congress. What the tax rules will ultimately turn out to be is … Read more about Past Presidential Tax Policies: A Look Back
Changes in 2025 and 2026 for Your Qualified Retirement Plan
“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” — Arnold Bennett, English author If you have a … Read more about Changes in 2025 and 2026 for Your Qualified Retirement Plan
How to Scale Your Business This Year: An Overview
Scaling a business means growing a company while keeping costs in hand to maintain or increase profit margins. There isn’t just one way to do it. … Read more about How to Scale Your Business This Year: An Overview
10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared
“Forewarned is forearmed.” ~ Latin proverb Things happen. In many cases you can’t prevent them from happening, but you can be aware that they could … Read more about 10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared
Section 530 Explained and What You Need To Do
Alert: The IRS just released more guidance on Sec. 530 relief. In determining whether an individual is treated as an employee, in addition to the … Read more about Section 530 Explained and What You Need To Do
Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires
I was a little hesitant to write about this event while embers are still smoldering, but I concluded that there’s much to be said and done about this … Read more about Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires
Information Returns: What to File and When
Filing your tax returns for income, employment, and excise tax purposes is only a small part of your reporting obligations. Being in business puts a … Read more about Information Returns: What to File and When
Contrarian Business Practices: Swimming Upstream for Success
Salmon famously swim upstream to spawn and ensure the survival of their species. It’s a good metaphor for small business owners…go against the grain … Read more about Contrarian Business Practices: Swimming Upstream for Success
