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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
