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10 Ideas for Avoiding Waste
Benjamin Franklin said it best: “Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality, nothing will do, and ... -
New and More Effective Ways Startups Can Successfully Use AI Features
We are in the 21st century right now and artificial intelligence is more than simply a trendy term. Small and medium businesses, startups, and enterprises ... -
Less Is More in Recessionary Times
The saying “less is more” is attributed to Lugwig Mies Van Der Rohe, one the founders of modern architecture. He promoted simplicity of design. The ... -
Is Now the Time to Buy an EV for Your Business?
Most small business owners use their personal vehicle for business driving. And some small businesses own vehicles used exclusively for company driving. If your current ... -
Startup Ideas: Getting the Right Advisers
Big corporations have departments for various aspects of their business, such as departments to handle legal, accounting, IT, and HR. They also have a board ... -
Thoughts on Labor Day 2022
This year Labor Day in the U.S. falls on September 5th. It is a federal holiday created in 1894 in response to unions’ urgings. This ... -
Start Your Holiday Marketing Plan Now
The temperature outside in many places is sizzling, but it’s not too early to picture snow and the holiday season. This year, it’s particularly challenging ... -
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
It’s been 32 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. Several years ago, we had a blog that addressed the problem of making ... -
Xero vs. QuickBooks: An Accountant's Review
Which is the better accounting software - Xero or QuickBooks Online? Both Xero and QuickBooks have positive feedback from customers - the ratings for Xero ... -
Thresholds Are Confusing for Information Reporting
Saying that tax rules are confusing is an understatement. Sometimes they’re almost impossible to understand. When it comes to requirements for reporting certain income, expenses, ... -
5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Business
Are we in a recession, which is defined as a significant decline in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction (something we’ve already ... -
Back to School Time: Heads Up for Employers
As students head back to school, employers should take note of some important implications for their business. Employees, with and without children, may be thinking ... -
5 Ways to Help Employees with Financial Wellbeing
Are employers responsible for their employees’ financial health? Should they act in loco parentis (a Latin phrase meaning in place of the parent)? You may ... -
Startup Ideas for Success: Working with Family
When starting in business you want to use all the resources you can, and that includes family members if you have them and they’re ready ... -
Free Speech in the Workplace
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the government will not interfere with the free exercise of religion or limit free speech. But ... -
Pet Policy for Your Business
During COVID-19, many employees working from home got used to having their pets close by. After all, 70% of households have a pet. With employees ... -
What Does Summer Mean for Your Business?
Summer begins this year on June 21 and runs through September 22. It is a period of heat and a time of opportunity. For some ... -
My Father and Cash (And Cash Now)
With Father’s Day approaching, I couldn’t help but think about my dad. He died many years ago, but I still miss him. One thing that ...
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