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October 1, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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

September 25, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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

September 18, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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?

September 11, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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

September 4, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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?

September 1, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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

September 1, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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

September 1, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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

August 28, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

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

August 21, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

Small Business and Politics

A recent Manta survey had some interesting results about the political views of small business owners: 32% believe the Republican party to be the … Read more about Small Business and Politics

August 14, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

Great Advice to Run Your Business By

I’ve been in business for a long time and over the years I’ve received wonderful advice from some respected people. I’ve followed this advice and feel … Read more about Great Advice to Run Your Business By

August 7, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

Attention Franchisees: Who’s in Charge?

The National Relations Board (NLRB) started in the Great Depression as a government board to protect the rights of employees to collectively bargain … Read more about Attention Franchisees: Who’s in Charge?

August 1, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

Encouraging Employee Education

On my desk I have a quote from Benjamin Franklin that reads: "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." Employers who embrace this … Read more about Encouraging Employee Education

August 1, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

Legalized Marijuana and Your Business

Two states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana and other states may follow suit. A number of other states permit the use of pot for … Read more about Legalized Marijuana and Your Business

August 1, 2014 / By Barbara Weltman

Rising Interest Rates and Your Business

The Federal Reserve has indicated that rates will be rising, albeit very slowly. What do rising interest rates mean for you?BorrowingThe most obvious … Read more about Rising Interest Rates and Your Business

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