If you’re in the market for a plug-in electric vehicle, you’re probably familiar with the benefits and drawbacks of this type of vehicle versus one … Read more about Buying an Electric Vehicle in 2024? What You Need to Know
4 Ways to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
About 43 million Americans have federal student loans totaling more than $1.77 trillion. In December 2023, the Administration proposed a limited … Read more about 4 Ways to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
Succession Planning for Your Employees and the Knowledge Transfer
It’s been reported that about 4.4. million Americans will attain age 65 this year—12,000 people a day. While those attaining age 65 in 2024 won’t be … Read more about Succession Planning for Your Employees and the Knowledge Transfer
Growing Your Business: Offer New Products and Services
Each year for the past several years, I’ve run a series of articles throughout the year on a single main topic and this year’s topic is devoted to … Read more about Growing Your Business: Offer New Products and Services
Recession-Proof Your Business: What Did You Learn from 2023?
Talks of a coming recession in 2024 continue. Will a recession occur? A former president of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Banks puts the odds at … Read more about Recession-Proof Your Business: What Did You Learn from 2023?
How to Address Information Overload
We live in the Information Age. It started with the transistor in 1947, but really took off with the advent of the internet in 1983. Since then, we’ve … Read more about How to Address Information Overload
Holiday Etiquette for Business’ Greetings
Virginia Tech says “Business etiquette refers to the requirements and expectations of social and business behavior, practices and conduct that are … Read more about Holiday Etiquette for Business’ Greetings
What IRS Statistics Tell Us About Partnerships and LLCs
“A partnership is not a legal contract between two equal individuals. It’s an emotional alliance between two people committed to each other’s … Read more about What IRS Statistics Tell Us About Partnerships and LLCs
Gifting: What You Need to Know
The holiday season is synonymous with giving gifts. Your business may be giving gifts at this time to various people…employees, customers, vendors, … Read more about Gifting: What You Need to Know
Now’s the Time to Hold Your Annual Board Meeting: When, Where, and What to Do
In December, many businesses are in the midst of their busy season. Retailers are hoping for good sales. Accountants are helping businesses with … Read more about Now’s the Time to Hold Your Annual Board Meeting: When, Where, and What to Do
Are Dress Codes and Uniforms Dead?
In the past, it was routine for companies to set certain standards for attire. As late as the 1980s, the IBM “uniform” for salesmen (there were no … Read more about Are Dress Codes and Uniforms Dead?
Labeled a Small Business? That’s Great!
A question that comes up frequently is “what’s a small business?" The SBA defines a small business as one with up to 500 employees (even more for some … Read more about Labeled a Small Business? That’s Great!
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2024: Author’s Overview
For more than 25 years, I’m proud to say my tax book for small businesses has been the go-to guide for owners and their tax advisers. The 2024 edition … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2024: Author’s Overview
Inspirational Quotations for Small Business Owners
Anyone who has read my blogs knows I love to include quotations where relevant. I find that often someone else has said something better than I could. … Read more about Inspirational Quotations for Small Business Owners
Thanksgiving: Small Business Owners Can Be Grateful
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have … Read more about Thanksgiving: Small Business Owners Can Be Grateful
