April 23 is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. In his plays and sonnets, surprisingly he had a lot to say about … Read more about Shakespeare on Business
4 Asset Protection Strategies for Small Business Owners
It’s no secret that small businesses are targets for lawsuits. According to NFIB, tort liability (e.g., accidents on premises, discrimination claims … Read more about 4 Asset Protection Strategies for Small Business Owners
Reviewing the Rules for Summer Interns
As you get ready to engage eager college students to work for you this summer, don’t run afoul of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Many … Read more about Reviewing the Rules for Summer Interns
Spring Cleaning for Your Tax Records
You’ve finished your tax return for the year, but your work isn’t done. It’s time to put those records away and begin to focus on keeping track of … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Tax Records
Beware: Regulations Are Coming
It’s not uncommon for an outgoing President to take last licks on regulations he favors. This has been the normal practice for both Democratic and … Read more about Beware: Regulations Are Coming
A Look at 2015 Tax Filings and Audits
April may be the month for cherry blossoms in the U.S. capital, Earth Day celebrations, and, according to T.S. Eliot, “the cruelest month,” but it’s … Read more about A Look at 2015 Tax Filings and Audits
Revising Your Employee Handbook
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?
