According to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s The Digital Boost to Startups and Small Businesses: Online Advertising Delivers BIG … Read more about Savvy Strategies for Online Advertising
Hiring Remote Workers: Benefits and Burdens
Telework is a prevalent practice these days, especially for work that can easily be done remotely (e.g., business consulting, marketing, and … Read more about Hiring Remote Workers: Benefits and Burdens
Business and Tax Rules for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Here are some business and tax rules unique to veterans. Veterans Day, November 11, is a federal holiday that has come to be a day for honoring … Read more about Business and Tax Rules for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Spooky Tax Things to Frighten Anyone
Halloween is a time for children to enjoy haunted houses, ghosts, and goblins. This is fun. But there are some things left to adults that can be very … Read more about Spooky Tax Things to Frighten Anyone
5 Better Ways to Achieve Your Goals and Eliminate Time Wasters
Here are 5 mistakes to avoid and suggestions for a better way to achieve your goals. Benjamin Franklin is usually credited with the phrase: “Time is … Read more about 5 Better Ways to Achieve Your Goals and Eliminate Time Wasters
Looking Ahead at Taxes for Self-Employed Individuals
Self-employed individuals Self-employed individuals are sole proprietors, independent contractors, partners, and members of limited liability … Read more about Looking Ahead at Taxes for Self-Employed Individuals
Roundup of IRS-Created Safe Harbors for Tax Savings
It’s no revelation to hear that the federal tax laws are very complicated. There are many reefs and rocky shoals. But the IRS has created a number of … Read more about Roundup of IRS-Created Safe Harbors for Tax Savings
What to Know About the New Overtime Pay Rule
The federal overtime pay rule takes effect January 1, 2020 If certain employees work more than 40 hours in a workweek, they must be paid time and a … Read more about What to Know About the New Overtime Pay Rule
What to Know about the ABC Test
No, it isn’t about spelling. It’s a new law in California that governs the determination of whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor … Read more about What to Know about the ABC Test
Developing Leadership Qualities: Patience
I can still hear my 6th grade teacher say (very often) that “patience is a virtue.” If you’re a Type A personality like me, patience isn’t your … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities: Patience
Budgeting Now for 2020
Now that we’re in the fourth quarter of 2019, it’s time to craft your budget for the coming year. This is an annual chore that should not be … Read more about Budgeting Now for 2020
Some Great Solutions for Better Cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it a great time for companies to “audit” their cybersecurity practices. Here are some ideas to … Read more about Some Great Solutions for Better Cybersecurity
What’s a Professional Will and Do You Need One?
The term “will” connotes the document used to distribute property when a person dies. However, professionals--doctors, psychologists, and attorneys, … Read more about What’s a Professional Will and Do You Need One?
FBAR Reporting for Business Accounts
FBAR (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts) The government filed a lawsuit against a person seeking $4 million in penalties for his failure … Read more about FBAR Reporting for Business Accounts
Business Owner’s Planning for Personal Catastrophe
You can’t know in advance when a personal catastrophe—serious illness or accident to you or a close family member, a divorce, or a death in the … Read more about Business Owner’s Planning for Personal Catastrophe
