As the year winds down, you may want to connect with certain people vital to your business. You can do this in person — have coffee, a lunch, or a … Read more about Schedule a Coffee, Lunch, or other Meeting with…
Sole Proprietorships Continue to Increase in Numbers and Profits
Each year the IRS releases statistics on various types of business entities, and looking at the numbers tells an interesting story. Recently released … Read more about Sole Proprietorships Continue to Increase in Numbers and Profits
Killing Tax Deductions for Bad Actions?
It’s been said that lawsuits are the cost of doing business. Individuals and businesses may be caught in bad behavior, but often these bad actors can … Read more about Killing Tax Deductions for Bad Actions?
Top 4 Year-End Actions to Address Now
Some businesses are in the midst of the holiday-selling season and are extremely busy, others may be experiencing a slow time because of the nature of … Read more about Top 4 Year-End Actions to Address Now
5 Lessons from Big Retailers
Just because you’re a small retailer doesn’t mean you have to act small. Large retailers have adopted certain practices that small retailers should … Read more about 5 Lessons from Big Retailers
What’s Your Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
With the media onslaught of reports about sexual attacks by and against famous people ranging from serious charges of rape, drugging, and underage … Read more about What’s Your Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
Every year on Thanksgiving I like to focus my blog on gratitude because I have so much to be grateful for. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of … Read more about Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
Planning an Office Holiday Party?
In the depths of the recession not too long ago, expenditures on a holiday party were nixed. Today, the holiday party is back. Last year, about 80% of … Read more about Planning an Office Holiday Party?
QSEHRA: A Health Coverage Solution for You?
Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRAs) allow small employers that don’t offer health coverage to reimburse employees for … Read more about QSEHRA: A Health Coverage Solution for You?
How Healthy Are Wellness Programs?
Wellness programs can enable employees to lose weight, stop smoking, learn about health risks, and more. So it’s a great idea for employers to … Read more about How Healthy Are Wellness Programs?
What the Proposed Tax Bill Means to Small Business Owners
On November 2, the House released its much-anticipated tax bill (H.R. 1 ) called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The measure has many moving parts and it’s … Read more about What the Proposed Tax Bill Means to Small Business Owners
Work Opportunity Credit for Hiring Veterans: 10 Things to Know
Veterans Day, which originally was fixed to commemorate the Armistice for World War I but later became a day to honor veterans of all wars, is … Read more about Work Opportunity Credit for Hiring Veterans: 10 Things to Know
The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
A recent survey from OfficeTeam found some astounding statistics regarding boredom in the workplace: Professionals said they were bored on … Read more about The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
Getting Ready for Your 2018 Retirement Plan: Changes Ahead
Whether you already have a qualified retirement plan in place or are thinking of starting one for 2018, now is a good time to familiarize yourself … Read more about Getting Ready for Your 2018 Retirement Plan: Changes Ahead
Opioid Crisis and Small Business
It seems no family, no community, and no business is untouched by the opioid crisis. HHS reports that in 2015 there were more than 70,000 deaths and … Read more about Opioid Crisis and Small Business
