Spring is a great time to clean house when it comes to your office equipment. Ditch old items in favor of new ones that will perform more efficiently … Read more about Upgrade Your Equipment Now
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
Now that Spring has arrived, it’s a good time to clean house. This action can make you more efficient and save you money as well. Spring cleaning for … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Business
The State of Women-Owned Businesses
March is Women’s History Month and a good time to reflect on how women are doing in business. According to American Express’ 2017 State of Women-Owned … Read more about The State of Women-Owned Businesses
New Tough Tax Rules for Business Losses
Okay, you’re not in business to lose money but it can happen from time to time. The tax law has new rules in store for you when it comes to writing … Read more about New Tough Tax Rules for Business Losses
Perks Matter
Perks are short for perquisites, which Merriam-Webster defines as “a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages.” According … Read more about Perks Matter
What to Do with Your Company’s Money
“Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are.” James W. Frick (VP at the University of … Read more about What to Do with Your Company’s Money
5 Tax Preparation Tips
Yes, it’s that time again when you must file a tax return for your business and yourself. Whether you do this on your own or rely on a tax … Read more about 5 Tax Preparation Tips
Celebrations in the Workplace
Birthdays, promotions, retirements … there’s always an occasion to celebrate. There are some compelling reasons for companies to encourage these … Read more about Celebrations in the Workplace
What Should You Pay Yourself?
As a small business owner, you run a business to create something, but you also need to support yourself. So deciding what to pay yourself is a … Read more about What Should You Pay Yourself?
Freelancers: Challenges and Solutions
According to Upwork’s Freelancing in America: 2017, 57.3 million Americans (36% of the U.S. workforce) are freelancing. Freelancers contribute an … Read more about Freelancers: Challenges and Solutions
Does Your Business Have the Flu?
A business can’t get the flu -- only people can. And this flu season has been a doozy so far and isn’t expected to subside anytime soon. There have … Read more about Does Your Business Have the Flu?
Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
Unemployment is at record lows, the job participation rate is the best it’s been in years, and companies large and small are competing for workers to … Read more about Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2018
The tax law is not static. Since the publication of this book, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) as well as other legislation have been … Read more about Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2018
Tax Preparation Challenges for Small Businesses
According to survey results from Staples, more than half of small business owners view tax preparation as complicated and, surprisingly, nearly 50% … Read more about Tax Preparation Challenges for Small Businesses
Black History Month and One Amazing Female Entrepreneur
Sarah Breedlove, who would later take the name of Madam C. J. Walker, was born in Louisiana on December 23, 1867; her parents were former slaves. … Read more about Black History Month and One Amazing Female Entrepreneur
