Whether or not you’re required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to provide health coverage to employees, most small businesses want to do so, and many … Read more about Your Paperwork and Health Coverage
Being Grateful: A Business Perspective
Follow @BarbaraWeltman On this Thanksgiving Day, there are many things to be grateful for. Family, friends, good health, and freedom top my list. … Read more about Being Grateful: A Business Perspective
Net Neutrality: For It or Agin’ It?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman There’s been a lot of media attention lately to the issue of net neutrality. Essentially, net neutrality means that Internet … Read more about Net Neutrality: For It or Agin’ It?
5 Financial and Tax Planning Things to Do Right Now
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The clock is ticking and the year is winding down. Don’t let December 31 take you by surprise. Act now to solidify your … Read more about 5 Financial and Tax Planning Things to Do Right Now
Let’s Talk Federal Regulations
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Red tape can be a nightmare, right? But it may be scarier to see how regulations are made. That’s my view after taking part in … Read more about Let’s Talk Federal Regulations
What You Need to Know About Pregnant Workers
I remember when an employer would hesitate to hire a worker if it was suspected she would soon have children and would fire a worker once she … Read more about What You Need to Know About Pregnant Workers
Basis Basics for Owners of Pass-Through Entities
If you're an S corporation shareholder, a partner in a partnership, or a member of a limited liability company (LLC), one tax rule applies to you: You … Read more about Basis Basics for Owners of Pass-Through Entities
Gearing Up for New Workers’ Comp Rules
When it comes to workers' compensation, employers face two issues: handling the cost of this insurance coverage and managing government-mandated … Read more about Gearing Up for New Workers’ Comp Rules
Preparing Your Workplace for Flu Season
Follow @BarbaraWeltman October is the start of the flu season, which generally runs through March. Steps you take now can go a long way in creating … Read more about Preparing Your Workplace for Flu Season
Economy Better but Small Businesses Aren’t Hiring
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Various economic indicators continue to show that the U.S. economy is getting stronger: GDP is up, unemployment claims are … Read more about Economy Better but Small Businesses Aren’t Hiring
It’ll Never Happen to You, But What if it Does?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Dramatic traumatic events, like the Oklahoma beheading at the Vaughn Foods front office on September 25, is not likely to … Read more about It’ll Never Happen to You, But What if it Does?
Should You Sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman No, this isn’t a contract to do business with another firm. It is an acknowledgment you may be asked to sign if you do … Read more about Should You Sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
Follow @BarbaraWeltman A century ago, businesses' contract with workers was simple: Workers put in a certain number of hours (albeit what would be … Read more about Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
Budgeting for 2015
It's that time again when most businesses start to create their budgets for the coming year. To do this, you need to estimate where you think various … Read more about Budgeting for 2015
Key Person Life Insurance: Who, What, Where, When, and Why
Many small businesses depend greatly on a particular individual. This may be a key salesperson, a designer, or someone else with unique talent and … Read more about Key Person Life Insurance: Who, What, Where, When, and Why
