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J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2023: A Book Review
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 ... -
Thanksgiving Holds Special Significance for Business Owners
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed ... -
What to Do When You Don’t Get Paid
As recession creeps up, it’s likely that money owed to you may become harder to collect. Perhaps it’s outstanding receivables. Maybe you’ve loaned money to ... -
Startup Ideas: 5 Business Numbers to Watch Carefully
Understanding and monitoring your business’ financial information is critical to success. When starting a business, financial terminology may be confusing and the importance of mastering ... -
Election Results: Impact on Your Workplace and Your Business
November 8th was Election Day. Who knows what impact a new Congress will have on your business; it’s too early to tell. But voters across ... -
Veterans as Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
November 11 is Veterans Day and October 31 through November 4, 2022, was National Veterans Small Business Week. According to the SBA, veterans own 5.6% ... -
How Important Is ESG to Small Businesses?
How does your company measure up when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance? For publicly-traded corporations, ESG is a big deal and ... -
5 Ways Intelligent Automation Will Benefit Your Employees
Intelligent automation is already a powerful force in our everyday lives. Computers remember our passwords, phones are starting to use facial recognition, and social media ... -
Tax Credit Refunds—What to Know
Tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed. Some credits offset income taxes; others offset employment taxes. Some credits are part of the general ... -
Lining Up Your Employee Benefits Programs for 2023
Bank of America’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Report found employers play an important role in their employees’ financial wellness. Employees are stressed (62%) by current economic ... -
The Importance of Positivity and Your Business
There’s a lot to be concerned about today—inflation, high interest rates, labor challenges (the inability to find and keep good employees, plus quiet quitting), crime, ... -
Politics in the Workplace: Policies and Practicalities for 2022
It seems that just about everything is political. With the mid-term elections fast approaching, there are strong feelings that are being expressed on conventional and ... -
Your Driving Policies
Do you have business-owned vehicles that employees use company business? Do you require employees to use their own vehicles for business driving? Whichever option applies ... -
Withholding 2.0: More to Consider
In the old days, employers had to withhold money from employees’ paychecks primarily for two purposes: income tax withholding and FICA. Income tax withholding applies ... -
Expanding Your Business to Another State: Here's What You Need to Know
You've built a successful business in your home state, and now you're ready to take it to the next level by expanding to another state. ... -
Startup Ideas: 5 Branding Ideas for Positive Results
When you think of a business’ “brand,” which one stands out to you? Is it a company, such as Apple or Nike, with familiar logos ... -
Configuring Your Work Arrangements
Mandatory lockdowns during the pandemic forced many businesses into remote work arrangements. Now, many employers have continued this type of work arrangement because employees want ... -
Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 2
Year-end tax planning is always challenging due to uncertainties. Will your projected profit (or loss) for 2022 wind up as such? What will 2023 bring? ...
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