On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the President’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) … Read more about How to Get a Tariff Refund: An Overview for Small Businesses and Importers
Qualified Small Business Stock Rule Changes: What Business Owners Need to Know
One of the last best tax breaks for some business owners is the exclusion of gain on the sale of qualified small business stock (QSBS). Some … Read more about Qualified Small Business Stock Rule Changes: What Business Owners Need to Know
April Showers, May Growth: A Lesson for Small Businesses
The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” is instructive to small businesses. The meaning of the phrase is that in the short-term—April—businesses … Read more about April Showers, May Growth: A Lesson for Small Businesses
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Insurance for US Contractors
Contractors face real risk on every job site. Every project brings new contracts, tools, and crews that raise insurance questions. A single gap in … Read more about 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Insurance for US Contractors
Lost in Small Business Tax Language? Here’s a Plain English Guide
Each year, April 15th—Tax Day—is a reminder that part of the cost of doing business is paying taxes on profits. The federal government, and perhaps … Read more about Lost in Small Business Tax Language? Here’s a Plain English Guide
Understanding Estimated Taxes: What You Need to Know
April 15th is the due date for the 2025 federal income tax return for individuals (and calendar-year C corporations). But it’s also the date for … Read more about Understanding Estimated Taxes: What You Need to Know
Sitting All Day at Work? How to Prevent Desk-Related Health Problems
If you have employees whose jobs require sitting at a desk, perhaps in front of a computer screen, for all or most of the day, some serious health … Read more about Sitting All Day at Work? How to Prevent Desk-Related Health Problems
How to Support Employees with Financial Education that Actually Works
“The number one problem in today’s generation and economy is the lack of financial literacy.” – Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal … Read more about How to Support Employees with Financial Education that Actually Works
Q1 Wrap‑Up: 4 Things Smart Business Owners Do Now
March 31, 2026, is the end of the first quarter of 2026. This is a propitious time to attend to certain matters that ensure the health and growth of … Read more about Q1 Wrap‑Up: 4 Things Smart Business Owners Do Now
Life Without Pennies: The New Rules for Your Business
The penny was one of the first coins of the federal government authorized under the Coinage Act of 1792 and minted in 1793. The penny ceased to be … Read more about Life Without Pennies: The New Rules for Your Business
Price Increases: Should You Make the Move Now?
According to one survey, 48% of small businesses plan to raise their prices within the next 6 months. Are you in this group? Should you be? The … Read more about Price Increases: Should You Make the Move Now?
The Unseen Spring Cleaning that Boosts Your Bottom Line
The idea of Spring cleaning brings to mind dusting office furniture and dumping piles of papers that’s been accumulating. But this time of year is an … Read more about The Unseen Spring Cleaning that Boosts Your Bottom Line
AI for Small Business: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claudio can provide meaningful assistance to businesses. They can help with customer relations, employee productivity, … Read more about AI for Small Business: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Navigating Worker Classification: The Confusion Continues
The determination of whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor has wide-ranging ramifications for both the company for which work … Read more about Navigating Worker Classification: The Confusion Continues
Why Owner Health Matters: 10 Practical Tips for Business Owners
There’s an English proverb: Health is better than wealth. I submit that for small business owners, wealth is difficult to achieve without health. A … Read more about Why Owner Health Matters: 10 Practical Tips for Business Owners
