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
Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
Long before there were politicians (of any like), there were merchants, lawyers, farmers, and other entrepreneurs who got together in Philadelphia 241 … Read more about Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
10 Summertime Actions for Your Business
Unless your business is season-sensitive (e.g., pool maintenance, lawn services), summertime may be a slow period for your business. Customers and … Read more about 10 Summertime Actions for Your Business
5 Time-Tested Ideas to Run Your Business Better
In the age of AI, technology, social media, and disruption, it’s easy to lose sight of simple, time-tested ways to operate more efficiently and grow … Read more about 5 Time-Tested Ideas to Run Your Business Better
Pets and Your Business Policies
Americans love their pets. It’s been reported that there are about 89.7 million pet dogs and 94.2 million pet cats in the U.S., and that more than 6 … Read more about Pets and Your Business Policies
5 Ways to Hire Your Next Employee
According to NFIB’s May 2017 survey, “hiring plans and job openings accelerate but more small firms say it’s hard to find qualified help.” In the old … Read more about 5 Ways to Hire Your Next Employee
Gearing Up to Open Your Doors
Whether you’re about to start a new business, relocate to new premises, or expand to additional locations, you need to be prepared to let the public … Read more about Gearing Up to Open Your Doors
Pre-Tax Arrangements for Your Employees
To the extent that an employer can enable employees to pay for some personal needs on a pre-tax basis, both the employer and the staff win. The … Read more about Pre-Tax Arrangements for Your Employees
What Is Wall Street Telling Main Street?
The market has been amazing for more than 8 years (since March 2009): the Dow gained more than 14,000 points and the S&P tripled. That upward … Read more about What Is Wall Street Telling Main Street?
Timing Is Everything in Business: Watch Deadlines and Statutes of Limitations
Apparently, the statement that timing is everything can be traced to the Greek poet Hesiod who said “Observe due measure, for right timing is in all … Read more about Timing Is Everything in Business: Watch Deadlines and Statutes of Limitations
Should You Rethink Your Telecommuting Policy?
A number of large corporations, including IBM, Honeywell, and Yahoo, have reversed or restricted their policy that had allowed employees to work … Read more about Should You Rethink Your Telecommuting Policy?
S Corporations and Basis Essentials to Know
There were 4.8 million S corporation returns filed during the government’s 2016 fiscal year. There are no recent statistics on the number of … Read more about S Corporations and Basis Essentials to Know
A Brief History of Entrepreneurship
That’s the title of a book by Joe Carlen (A Brief History of Entrepreneurship), on the pioneers, profiteers, and racketeers who shaped our world. … Read more about A Brief History of Entrepreneurship
