The old expression “I gave at the office” is something to consider at this time of the year. Owners are thinking about what to give to employees, … Read more about Holiday Giving at Work
Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
Gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” There’s been research showing … Read more about Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Employment Taxes?
Cash is tight and you are in a quandary about whether to pay your quarterly employment taxes to the federal government or pay your supplier for … Read more about What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Employment Taxes?
Wellness Programs for Your Small Business
The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that 83% of large employers (200 or more employees) offered wellness programs and that 46% of small businesses … Read more about Wellness Programs for Your Small Business
What to Do Now About Your 401k Plan
Many small businesses have 401(k) plans in place to help employees save for retirement. And even solo entrepreneurs may use such tax-advantaged … Read more about What to Do Now About Your 401k Plan
What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for Small Business?
Congratulations to Donald Trump, who is now the President-Elect. With the election in our rear view mirror, now’s the time to focus on the … Read more about What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for Small Business?
Impressions of China: A Business Perspective
A recent 12-day vacation in China gave me some insight into what’s going on there. The Great Wall was truly great. And the break from my work … Read more about Impressions of China: A Business Perspective
The Language of ACA
When then-majority leader Nancy Pelosi said “we have to pass the bill [Affordable Care Act, or ACA for short] so you can find out what is in it,” she … Read more about The Language of ACA
What to Do about Drugs in the Workplace
The numbers aren’t good. The number of employees testing positive last year has increased steadily over the last 3 years, and is up to a 10-year high, … Read more about What to Do about Drugs in the Workplace
Is it Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan?
Do you already have an estate plan? When was the last time you reviewed it? Changes in your life, your business, and the world, are all good … Read more about Is it Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan?
Getting Health Coverage for 2017
The last quarter of the year is packed with activities for a small business owner, including year-end planning and budgeting for next year. One … Read more about Getting Health Coverage for 2017
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2017
I’m proud to say it’s the 23rd year of the original publication, and it’s all new for 2016 returns and year-round tax planning. As had been my … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2017
Mentoring for Entrepreneurs
It’s a fact that having a mentor increases your chances for success. According to one survey a few years ago, 70% of small businesses that received … Read more about Mentoring for Entrepreneurs
Chargebacks: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
According to the dictionary, a chargeback is "a debit to a depositor’s account that offsets a previous credit that was not collected." For merchants, … Read more about Chargebacks: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Sick Days: Are You Competitive? Legal?
A generation ago, it was up to you as an employer to decide whether to offer your employee time off when they, or their spouse, child, or parent, … Read more about Sick Days: Are You Competitive? Legal?
