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
5 Business Practices That Make You Look Small
Even though you're a small business, you don't want to act small. If you want the public to view you as one of the big boys, act like it by avoiding … Read more about 5 Business Practices That Make You Look Small
Don’t Waste Your Time and Effort
Follow @BarbaraWeltman As business owners, we’re busy people and must make every minute, and every dollar, count. We know that certain business … Read more about Don’t Waste Your Time and Effort
What Does the IRS Have Against Food?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Nothing, unless you want to deduct it or otherwise get a tax benefit from it. There are only limited situations in which you … Read more about What Does the IRS Have Against Food?
9/11 Is a Current Event
Follow @barbaraweltman While the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon happened 13 years ago, it’s not ancient history. With what’s … Read more about 9/11 Is a Current Event
How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
With Labor Day behind us, some people may be thinking that being a worker is not as rewarding as being a business owner. They may also be asking … Read more about How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
4 Things to Know about Health Insurance for 2015
While small businesses aren't required by federal law to have coverage for their staff, most want to offer coverage if they are financially able to do … Read more about 4 Things to Know about Health Insurance for 2015
How to Care for an Aging Parent While Running a Business
Many small business owners have the responsibility of caring for an elderly parent while at the same time running a business. According to … Read more about How to Care for an Aging Parent While Running a Business
Taking the Confusion out of Business versus Investment Treatment
The tax law has a number of provisions that have different results depending on whether the subject is viewed as a business or as an investment. The … Read more about Taking the Confusion out of Business versus Investment Treatment
A Minimum Wage Increase and Small Business
The federal government raised the minimum wage that federal contractors must pay to its workers and the Administration is pushing for a national … Read more about A Minimum Wage Increase and Small Business
