The IRS launched a new tool called a Business Tax Account that some business owners can use to give employees in their company access to the business … Read more about What’s an IRS Business Tax Account and Should You Get One?
Is There a Difference Between Having a Plan and a Strategy?
Plans and strategies are in place to achieve every business goal, from recruitment to increasing customer numbers and bottom line. People often use … Read more about Is There a Difference Between Having a Plan and a Strategy?
Succession Planning for Your Family-Owned Business
SCORE defines a family-owned business as “Is one in which any two or more family members operate the company, and the majority of ownership or control … Read more about Succession Planning for Your Family-Owned Business
Employee Retention Credit Now: Where You Stand and What to Do
The employee retention credit (ERC), a credit created during COVID-19, ended on September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2021, for startups), but it’s still … Read more about Employee Retention Credit Now: Where You Stand and What to Do
3 Ways Customers Can Be on Your Sales Team
The definition of a customer is “one that purchases a commodity or service.” A customer is the party that generates revenue for your business. But in … Read more about 3 Ways Customers Can Be on Your Sales Team
Recession-Proofing Your Business: Managing Employee Anxiety
Experts aren’t certain there will be a recession, or whether we’re already in one. But what is certain is the growing number of job layoffs. Forbes … Read more about Recession-Proofing Your Business: Managing Employee Anxiety
What Employers Should Know about Covid-19, Flu, and RSV
The calendar says flu season is just around the corner. The national health emergency from COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023, but the illness is still … Read more about What Employers Should Know about Covid-19, Flu, and RSV
Ending the Confusion About Designations of Do-Good Companies
Increasingly, you’ll hear about big companies using their profits for social good or to help the environment. Time listed the “best corporations” in … Read more about Ending the Confusion About Designations of Do-Good Companies
The Importance of Personalization for Customer Experience
How would you react if you opened a marketing email addressed to “Dear shopper?” In this day and age, you’d wonder how healthy the company was to cut … Read more about The Importance of Personalization for Customer Experience
What to Know About Your Holiday Season Employees
While holiday hiring in the U.S. for this upcoming season is the lowest since 2008, many businesses have already hired or plan to engage seasonal … Read more about What to Know About Your Holiday Season Employees
Ways to Simplify Tax Recordkeeping
To claim deductions and credits for the business expenses you incur, you must have certain records, including the amount of your outlays. Without good … Read more about Ways to Simplify Tax Recordkeeping
How to Develop a Brand Strategy
Building a brand strategy for a business helps create cohesion for the marketing strategy, outreach efforts, and overall perception and experience of … Read more about How to Develop a Brand Strategy
Are Your Workers Bored?
The new challenge for employers is to be sure their staff does not suffer from being “bored out.” Workers who aren’t engaged are more likely to leave … Read more about Are Your Workers Bored?
Get Ready for the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule
The federal government recognizes that “illicit actors frequently use corporate structures such as shell and front companies to obfuscate their … Read more about Get Ready for the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule
Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash
The old expression “cash is king” really hits the mark during a recession. SCORE reports that 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems. … Read more about Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash
