Small businesses usually don’t have HR departments, so compliance with federal, state, and local laws falls to owners. This responsibility is onerous, … Read more about Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
Politics in the Workplace: Role of Employers
If you’re listening to the media and social media, you’re bound to hear “this is the most important election of our lifetime.” Whether or not this is … Read more about Politics in the Workplace: Role of Employers
Budgeting for 2025: Practical Ideas to Consider
With the third quarter of 2024 complete, now’s the time to begin the budgeting process for 2025. The Chief Executive says “Budgeting is always … Read more about Budgeting for 2025: Practical Ideas to Consider
Is Crowdfunding the Answer to Your Capital Needs?
Small businesses may have difficulties raising money through traditional sources, such as bank loans or angel investors. Crowdfunding is an … Read more about Is Crowdfunding the Answer to Your Capital Needs?
Statistics Reveal Surprising Increase In Sole Proprietorships
That’s the big takeaway from recently released IRS statistics on sole proprietorships for 2021. In fact, profits were up 22%. These stats are derived … Read more about Statistics Reveal Surprising Increase In Sole Proprietorships
AI and Your Employees: Need Help with Staffing?
There’s been a lot of media focused on artificial intelligence—AI—being used to replace employees. While it’s true that some functions are now being … Read more about AI and Your Employees: Need Help with Staffing?
Should You Have Music in the Workplace?
When placed on hold on the phone, music is often played until someone can answer. There’s music in many elevators (hence the term “elevator … Read more about Should You Have Music in the Workplace?
Employer Matching Student Loan Payments: 10 Things to Know
Outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. is more than $1.7 trillion. There’ve been attempts by the federal government to cancel certain loans—some … Read more about Employer Matching Student Loan Payments: 10 Things to Know
How Is Volunteering Good for Your Business?
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the practice of good corporate citizenship…an obligation to society beyond jobs and profits. It entails … Read more about How Is Volunteering Good for Your Business?
Growing Your Business by Growing Your Skills
The end of summer is the traditional start of the school year. Back-to-school time may impact your business. It’s also a time to remind small business … Read more about Growing Your Business by Growing Your Skills
50 Years of ERISA: What It Means for Your Business
To most business owners, the term “ERISA” may not be known, although it’s ABC to tax and benefits pros. ERISA has likely had an impact on you and your … Read more about 50 Years of ERISA: What It Means for Your Business
Roundup of Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Your Business
You don’t have to be a legal scholar to be impressed with the breath of business-related decisions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2023-2024 … Read more about Roundup of Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Your Business
What Back-to-School Means for Your Business
“Wake up! Wake up! C’mon, first day of school.” ~ Nemo in Finding Nemo Late August and early September is the time for many children and adults to … Read more about What Back-to-School Means for Your Business
What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
The pass-through entity tax (PTET) is a way for owners of pass-through entities—partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations—to gain … Read more about What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
Stars and Stats about National Black Business Month
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to … Read more about Stars and Stats about National Black Business Month
