You want to reward employees, and the main way to do this is with pay increases. This can be done in various ways. In addition to or in lieu of pay … Read more about What Are Peanut Butter Pay Raises? Plus More Ways to Reward Employees
Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026
By Barbara Weltman THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2026. This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026, … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026
Other Important Things to Know Before Starting a Business
In the first 11 months of 2025, more than 5.1 million new business applications were filed. If you’re looking to become a statistic—a new … Read more about Other Important Things to Know Before Starting a Business
Simple Time Management Solutions for Small Business Owners
You know the cliches: “time is money,” “work smarter not harder,” “one thing you can’t recycle is wasted time.” Most small business owners work long … Read more about Simple Time Management Solutions for Small Business Owners
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
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
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
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
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
Scale Your Business Faster with a Smarter Benefits Offering
As your business grows, so too may the scope of benefits offered to employees. Large corporations offer a vast menu of benefits for employees and … Read more about Scale Your Business Faster with a Smarter Benefits Offering
Can Self-Employed Individuals Claim the Tips Deduction?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created a personal deduction for tips received by workers in specified industries. The deduction is primarily … Read more about Can Self-Employed Individuals Claim the Tips Deduction?
What Your Business Can Do to Remember Our Veterans
Veterans Day is November 11, a day to remember all of our veterans. It is a federal holiday and is recognized in all 50 states other than Wisconsin. … Read more about What Your Business Can Do to Remember Our Veterans
Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
Maybe my perspective is "old school," but I think minimum requirements for running any business is to do it ethically, ensure that etiquette is … Read more about Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
