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
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
Scaling Your Business with Valuable Local Networking Efforts
Remember the old expression “it’s not what you know but who you know”? There’s a lot of truth in it. Whether your business is on Main Street or the … Read more about Scaling Your Business with Valuable Local Networking Efforts
Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
A logophile is a lover of words, and that describes me. I read many books a month and am in multiple book clubs. I’ve transitioned from turning pages … Read more about Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Why is this important to know? The CDC says that 28.7% of adults in the U.S. (about 70 … Read more about What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
Holiday cards have long been a symbol of warmth and tradition, but they’re not just for friends and family. Businesses are now part of the ritual too … Read more about The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
Earlier this year, a group of Starbucks employees filed a lawsuit when the company imposed a new dress code. The company requires baristas to wear … Read more about Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
New Marketing Strategy: Brand Activation
Brand activation is a marketing strategy to create real-world interactions that speak to an audience and move beyond traditional advertising to form … Read more about New Marketing Strategy: Brand Activation
