The JOBS Act of 2012 directed the SEC to create rules facilitating equity crowdfunding by small businesses. Essentially, this allows companies to … Read more about Another Step Forward for Crowdfunding
Your Signature: Business Strategies
When you think about signatures, probably the most famous one -- John Hancock -- pops into mind. Your signature is a reflection of your personality … Read more about Your Signature: Business Strategies
Why You Need to Stay in Your State’s Good Graces
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) are creatures of state law. While entity choices may have federal tax … Read more about Why You Need to Stay in Your State’s Good Graces
Quick Invoicing Increases Payment Odds
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Unless you get paid at the point of sale (POS), you have to bill for your goods or services and wait for payment. It’s my … Read more about Quick Invoicing Increases Payment Odds
The Weather: Impact on Your Business
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Your location has a tremendous impact on the viability of certain businesses and conditions you experience. Regardless of … Read more about The Weather: Impact on Your Business
Pet Peeves about Online Postings
Follow @BarbaraWeltman If you’re reading this, you know that I write a lot of online content on tax, financial, and legal matters. My posts can be … Read more about Pet Peeves about Online Postings
Key to Business Success: Personal Health of the Owner
Follow @BarbaraWeltman A blog I read a few years ago said: “You are your business’ most important asset,” and I couldn’t agree more. When an owner … Read more about Key to Business Success: Personal Health of the Owner
Health Coverage for Your Business: Debunking 5 Myths
Businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees are exempt from the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"). However, even … Read more about Health Coverage for Your Business: Debunking 5 Myths
The Best Way to Get Legal Assistance
You can't run a business without legalities, and understanding and complying with them require expertise that you may lack. The type of assistance you … Read more about The Best Way to Get Legal Assistance
Are You Ready for EMVs?
No, this is not a brand of car or model type. EMVs, which stands for Europay, MasterCard, and Visa, is a chip-and-pin technology for credit/debit … Read more about Are You Ready for EMVs?
How to Figure Your Estimated Taxes
Follow @BarbaraWeltman If you’re self-employed, there’s no tax withholding from your business earnings you can use to meet your tax obligation. … Read more about How to Figure Your Estimated Taxes
Partnerships and LLCs: A Tax Perspective
Follow @BarbaraWeltman As in the case of sole proprietorships, the tax statistics on partnerships (including limited liability companies that file … Read more about Partnerships and LLCs: A Tax Perspective
Sole Proprietorships: A Tax Perspective
Follow @BarbaraWeltman IRS statistics help to paint a picture of sole proprietorships in the U.S. and makes for interesting reading. Following a … Read more about Sole Proprietorships: A Tax Perspective
Should Small Business Saturday Be a Tax Holiday?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Small Business Saturday® (SBS), which is the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, was established by American Express OPEN in … Read more about Should Small Business Saturday Be a Tax Holiday?
Sharing Employer Responsibilities
When you hire people to work for your company, you want the authority to make decisions about compensation, promotion, termination, and other … Read more about Sharing Employer Responsibilities