Form W-4 is an IRS form used by employees to tell employers certain information used to figure federal income tax withholding. If an employee fails to … Read more about Do You Know How to Manage W-4s for 2026?
A Look Back: What’s Changed for Small Businesses in 2025?
Many things happened in 2025—locally, nationally, and internationally. Some of these changes directly impact small businesses. Here’s a recap of some … Read more about A Look Back: What’s Changed for Small Businesses in 2025?
What to Know About Holidays and Your Business
Today is Christmas, which is a religious holiday for Christians around the world and a federal holiday in the U.S. When it comes to holidays, the … Read more about What to Know About Holidays and Your Business
Proposed Updates to the SBA: What You Should Know
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency with a mission to “aid, counsel, assist and protect, insofar as is possible, the … Read more about Proposed Updates to the SBA: What You Should Know
7 Smart Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI Translation to Grow Globally
In today's interconnected marketplace, language barriers are no longer insurmountable obstacles for small businesses with global ambitions. The AI … Read more about 7 Smart Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI Translation to Grow Globally
Last Minute Year-End Actions for Your Small Business
There’s only a limited number of days left in 2025, but there is still enough time to complete certain tasks that are required or helpful to end the … Read more about Last Minute Year-End Actions for Your Small Business
How 3D Additive Manufacturing Can Cut Costs and Speed Up Production
Additive manufacturing—3D printing that builds objects layer by layer—is no longer just tools for rapid prototyping. They have matured into powerful … Read more about How 3D Additive Manufacturing Can Cut Costs and Speed Up Production
5 Self-Employment Tax Mistakes You Want to Avoid
If you own a business that isn’t incorporated, your business income likely triggers self-employment (SE) tax to cover Social Security and Medicare … Read more about 5 Self-Employment Tax Mistakes You Want to Avoid
Scaling Your Business Smarter by Planning Ahead Now
December is National Write a Business Plan Month so it’s an ideal time to think about how you can plan now to scale your business in the coming year. … Read more about Scaling Your Business Smarter by Planning Ahead Now
The Hidden Cost of Ambience: Legal Music Licensing
As a small business owner, you meticulously manage risk—buying insurance, filing taxes. Yet, one critical risk often flies under the radar: the … Read more about The Hidden Cost of Ambience: Legal Music Licensing
Your Retirement Plan for 2026: What to Know
A retirement plan offers several benefits to you and your staff. As the IRS says, “Retirement plans allow you to invest now for financial security … Read more about Your Retirement Plan for 2026: What to Know
Impact of the 2025 Government Shutdown on Small Business
For 43 days—longer than the biblical flood—the federal government was shut down because it failed to reach a budget or extend the time to do so. The … Read more about Impact of the 2025 Government Shutdown on Small Business
Your Business’ Year-End Charitable Giving
While charitable giving may be a year-round activity, this time of the year is especially good for philanthropy. Today is Giving Tuesday, which is one … Read more about Your Business’ Year-End Charitable Giving
5 Essential Steps for Expanding Your Business Across the Country
If you're ready to expand your business into new markets across the country, you'll need more than just ambition. You’ll also have to plan very … Read more about 5 Essential Steps for Expanding Your Business Across the Country
Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections for Thanksgiving
Did you know that November is National Gratitude Month? Thanksgiving Day—a federal holiday since 1941—is a good time to pause and reflect on what to … Read more about Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections for Thanksgiving
