The solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, which is visible in much of the U.S., is a special event. It doesn’t happen every day. This type of eclipse … Read more about Capitalizing on Special Events like the Solar Eclipse
What Predictive Scheduling Means to Small Businesses
Predictive scheduling laws, also referred to as fair workweek legislation or secure scheduling, require employers to give advance notice to employees … Read more about What Predictive Scheduling Means to Small Businesses
Transparency and Your Business Practices
Transparency in business means operating in such a way that everyone knows what’s happening. With social media, it’s virtually impossible not to be … Read more about Transparency and Your Business Practices
Best Business Books of All Time
The quotation that I keep taped to the top of my screen is from Benjamin Franklin: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” So I’m a big … Read more about Best Business Books of All Time
Living with Murphy’s Law
Murphy’s Law states that “anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Edward Murphy, who is credited with the phrase, was an aerospace engineer who … Read more about Living with Murphy’s Law
Tax ID Thieves Targeting Businesses
You’re probably familiar with the problems that individuals face with identity theft. You file your return electronically and it’s rejected because an … Read more about Tax ID Thieves Targeting Businesses
Exit Strategy for Boomers
We can’t live forever, and planning an exit to our businesses is essential … for us, our families, our employees, our co-owners (if any), and our … Read more about Exit Strategy for Boomers
Technology or Talent: Where to Put Your Dollars
The media is flooded with stories on Artificial Intelligence (AI), some with dire predictions that it will soon eliminate a staggering number of jobs. … Read more about Technology or Talent: Where to Put Your Dollars
What’s Your Moon Landing?
On July 20, 1969, the U.S. space program put men on the moon. This was just a little over eight years after Alan Shepard became the first American to … Read more about What’s Your Moon Landing?
Announcing my FREE Webinar – Small Business Bootcamp
I'm excited to be Presenting a FREE, live webinar -- Small Business Bootcamp -- on July 26, at 8pmET! Find all the details here. Please help me by … Read more about Announcing my FREE Webinar – Small Business Bootcamp
Worker Eligibility Verification Update
Employers are required to verify the eligibility of an employee to work in the U.S. Hiring someone who is not eligible to work in the U.S. can result … Read more about Worker Eligibility Verification Update
10 Summertime Actions for Your Business – Video
Quiz on Tax Rules for Small Businesses
When it comes to tax rules, there are many misconceptions among small business owners. While their CPAs likely will get things right when they … Read more about Quiz on Tax Rules for Small Businesses
Should You Buy Cyber Liability Coverage?
According to a report earlier this year, over three-quarters of data breaches occur at companies with fewer than 100 employees. The average cost of a … Read more about Should You Buy Cyber Liability Coverage?
Who Is an Employer? It’s More Difficult to Determine Today
The unemployment rate is down and many companies are looking for new employees. The government, on the other hand, is looking to impose employer … Read more about Who Is an Employer? It’s More Difficult to Determine Today
