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
Barbara Weltman
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
