Size doesn’t matter when it comes to having an employee handbook. You don’t have to be a big corporation to have one. Having any number of employees … Read more about Revising Your Employee Handbook
Now Is the Time to Think about Vacations
While it’s early Spring, it’s not too early to begin focusing on vacations for you and your employees. There’s no law requiring you to offer paid time … Read more about Now Is the Time to Think about Vacations
Retirement Accounts and the Unrelated Business Income Tax
It’s perfectly legal for IRAs or 401(k)s to own your business. (I wrote a lengthy piece about this for the SBA). Those who put the ownership of … Read more about Retirement Accounts and the Unrelated Business Income Tax
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
Now that Spring has arrived, it’s a good time to clean house. This action can make you more efficient and save you money as well. Your data How … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Business
Thoughts about Your Cyber Security
Not surprisingly, Verizon’s 2015 Data Breach Investigations Report found that data breaches continue to be prevalent and costly. The cost per breach … Read more about Thoughts about Your Cyber Security
Work Opportunity Tax Credit: What’s New?
The work opportunity tax credit is a federal tax credit intended to encourage employers to hire workers from certain targeted groups. The credit had … Read more about Work Opportunity Tax Credit: What’s New?
Women-Owned Small Businesses and Federal Contracting
With March being Women’s History Month, it’s an appropriate time to review what’s going on with women-owned small businesses and federal contracting. … Read more about Women-Owned Small Businesses and Federal Contracting
Do You Levy a ‘Pink Tax’?
Do you charge more for women’s products and services than you do for comparable men’s products? Unfortunately, some companies do. According to a study … Read more about Do You Levy a ‘Pink Tax’?
Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?
One of the first pieces of advice I give to those just starting a business is to separate your personal and business finances. Set up a separate … Read more about Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?
White-Collar Crime and Your Business
White-collar crime usually refers to any crimes that occur in the workplace, including employee theft and embezzlement (also referred to as … Read more about White-Collar Crime and Your Business
Employers on the Cusp of Being Large: What to Do Now for ACA
Are you an applicable large employer (ALE) subject to the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? If you have 10 employees, you know … Read more about Employers on the Cusp of Being Large: What to Do Now for ACA
Mileage Tracking for Greater Tax Savings
Likely you’ve already amassed the records needed for tax return preparation this year. Perhaps you’ve seen that there have been missed opportunities … Read more about Mileage Tracking for Greater Tax Savings
SEPs: IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs
As qualified retirement plans go, a SEP, which stands for Simplified Employee Pension, has a lot going for it. You can save substantial sums and take … Read more about SEPs: IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs
What the President’s Budget Proposals Mean for Small Businesses
Last week the President released his proposals for the government’s 2017 fiscal year. The budget includes new spending as well as new revenue ideas. … Read more about What the President’s Budget Proposals Mean for Small Businesses
Office Romances: What Can and Should You Do About This
As we approach Valentine’s Day, many of our thoughts turn to hearts and flowers. But it’s also a time to think about the implications of office … Read more about Office Romances: What Can and Should You Do About This
