The financial markets are all abuzz about cryptocurrency. But as a small business, should you be accepting payment in this virtual currency? A growing … Read more about The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Getting Paid in Cryptocurrency
What Does an Improved Economy Mean for You?
The most recent NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism shows that the optimism of small business owners is at near record highs. Earnings trends were … Read more about What Does an Improved Economy Mean for You?
Is This the End of the Gig Economy?
There are a lot of confusing statistics about the gig economy … the realm of workers for Uber, TaskRabbit, Upwork, or themselves. According to a … Read more about Is This the End of the Gig Economy?
Watching the Clock
The old saying that timing is everything has great significance for your business. It governs performance deadlines, tax filings, statutes of … Read more about Watching the Clock
A Bad Apple in Your Business?
Recently a physician in a good medical practice in my area was convicted of 5 counts of federal drug charges, and it got me to thinking about what … Read more about A Bad Apple in Your Business?
Superwoman: Just in the Comics or in Your Life?
DC Comics introduced the character of Superwoman in the 1940s. Since then she has come to be Superman’s female counterpart, fighting evil and holding … Read more about Superwoman: Just in the Comics or in Your Life?
Fraud in Your Workplace
Inventory is short, money is missing from the till, or you’re reimbursing an employee for bogus T&E costs. These are all examples of employee … Read more about Fraud in Your Workplace
Take Credit for Giving Paid Medical Leave
Federal law doesn’t make you pay employees who take family and medical leave. This is so even if you are required by the federal Family and Medical … Read more about Take Credit for Giving Paid Medical Leave
Sacrifices of Small Business Owners
TSheets by QuickBooks surveyed small business owners for National Small Business Week and found that they (and their families) make personal … Read more about Sacrifices of Small Business Owners
Humor in the Workplace
“Humor Is Serious Business” is the title of an article that appeared last year in a Stanford Business Graduate School publication and it really hit … Read more about Humor in the Workplace
5 Things to Know About Business Travel
April 24, 2018, is the first ever National Business Traveler Day launched by Upside, a service for the DIY business traveler, and 23 other leading … Read more about 5 Things to Know About Business Travel
Data Breaches of Small Businesses
According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report (11th Edition), there were over 53,000 incidents and 2,216 confirmed data breaches. Of … Read more about Data Breaches of Small Businesses
5 Things to Do for Your Business (and Yourself) with a Tax Refund
Most owners of small businesses have pass-through entities (e.g., sole proprietorships, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs) and report their share of … Read more about 5 Things to Do for Your Business (and Yourself) with a Tax Refund
Are You Confused by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?
If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by Reliant Funding, 53% of small businesses are confused by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and plan to … Read more about Are You Confused by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?
Disruptive Thinking for Your Business
Winston Churchill said, “Kites rise highest against the wind—not with it.” For businesses to succeed in a big way, owners need to use disruptive … Read more about Disruptive Thinking for Your Business
