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
New Bonus Depreciation Rules for Equipment and Production Property
Bonus depreciation is a first-year write-off for the cost of eligible property that’s used instead of depreciating the cost over a number of years. … Read more about New Bonus Depreciation Rules for Equipment and Production Property
Women-Owned Businesses in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals
With March being Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to examine women-owned businesses. The 2026 Report of The Impact of Women-Owned Businesses, … Read more about Women-Owned Businesses in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals
A Practical Guide to Equipment Leasing for Lessors and Lessees
For housing, should you buy or rent your home if you need a place to live? If you’re leaving your home, should you sell it or rent out? The same … Read more about A Practical Guide to Equipment Leasing for Lessors and Lessees
How Small Businesses Can Prepare Now for Summer Internships
You’ll often see a statistic quoted from Monster.com that 85% of companies use internships as a means to recruit for full-time employment (I couldn’t … Read more about How Small Businesses Can Prepare Now for Summer Internships
Important 2025 Tax Elections for Partnerships and S Corporations
The deadline is fast approaching for partnerships and S corporations reporting on a calendar year to file their 2025 federal income tax returns. This … Read more about Important 2025 Tax Elections for Partnerships and S Corporations
What Employers Need to Know About the New 2026 W-2 Requirements
If you have employees, you’ve just filed 2025 W-2 forms for 2025, but it’s not too soon to familiarize yourself with the 2026 version of the form. A … Read more about What Employers Need to Know About the New 2026 W-2 Requirements
How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Players Using Same-Day Delivery
E-commerce giants have fundamentally changed customer expectations. Fast — and even same-day — delivery is now a new standard rather than a luxury. … Read more about How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Players Using Same-Day Delivery
Cupid Goes to Work: Love, Liability, and the Workplace
Love at the office is alive and well. Monster’s 2026 Workplace Relationships Report found that the majority (53%) of workers have had a crush on a … Read more about Cupid Goes to Work: Love, Liability, and the Workplace
