While charitable giving may be a year-round activity, this time of the year is especially good for philanthropy. Today is Giving Tuesday, which is one … Read more about Your Business’ Year-End Charitable Giving
Barbara Weltman
Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections for Thanksgiving
Did you know that November is National Gratitude Month? Thanksgiving Day—a federal holiday since 1941—is a good time to pause and reflect on what to … Read more about Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections for Thanksgiving
A Review of J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2026
For nearly 30 years, I’m proud to say my tax book for small businesses has been the go-to guide for owners and tax advisers. The 2026 edition for … Read more about A Review of J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2026
Scale Your Business Faster with a Smarter Benefits Offering
As your business grows, so too may the scope of benefits offered to employees. Large corporations offer a vast menu of benefits for employees and … Read more about Scale Your Business Faster with a Smarter Benefits Offering
Essential Employer Recordkeeping Obligations: Overlook at Your Own Peril
If you have employees, federal and state laws impose various recordkeeping requirements…what the records must contain and how long you must keep them. … Read more about Essential Employer Recordkeeping Obligations: Overlook at Your Own Peril
Can Self-Employed Individuals Claim the Tips Deduction?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created a personal deduction for tips received by workers in specified industries. The deduction is primarily … Read more about Can Self-Employed Individuals Claim the Tips Deduction?
What Your Business Can Do to Remember Our Veterans
Veterans Day is November 11, a day to remember all of our veterans. It is a federal holiday and is recognized in all 50 states other than Wisconsin. … Read more about What Your Business Can Do to Remember Our Veterans
It Pays To Be Small: 6 Tax Rules To Know
When it comes to federal income tax law, there’s an advantage to being a small business. Certain tax breaks only apply to businesses that meet the … Read more about It Pays To Be Small: 6 Tax Rules To Know
Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
Maybe my perspective is "old school," but I think minimum requirements for running any business is to do it ethically, ensure that etiquette is … Read more about Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
Scaling Your Business with Valuable Local Networking Efforts
Remember the old expression “it’s not what you know but who you know”? There’s a lot of truth in it. Whether your business is on Main Street or the … Read more about Scaling Your Business with Valuable Local Networking Efforts
Is Revenue-Based Financing a Serious Option for You?
Access to capital remains a big problem for many small businesses today. According to Goldman Sachs, “Among small business owners who have applied for … Read more about Is Revenue-Based Financing a Serious Option for You?
5 Ideas to Help you Make a Budget Now for 2026
Now that we’re in the fourth quarter of 2025, it’s time to make a preliminary budget for 2026. You’ll likely have to tweak it on a regular basis as … Read more about 5 Ideas to Help you Make a Budget Now for 2026
How to Use Government Sample Forms to Simplify Compliance
You know that the IRS requires taxpayers to cross their t’s and dot their i’s. Other federal departments and agencies do so as well. Small business … Read more about How to Use Government Sample Forms to Simplify Compliance
Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
A logophile is a lover of words, and that describes me. I read many books a month and am in multiple book clubs. I’ve transitioned from turning pages … Read more about Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Why is this important to know? The CDC says that 28.7% of adults in the U.S. (about 70 … Read more about What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
