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February: A Month of Recognition and Celebration
The shortest month of the year, February, has just one federal holiday, but lots of other noteworthy holidays and celebrations. Why should this matter to ... -
Who Do You Trust?
I’m not referring to an old TV show with Johnny Carson for anyone like me old enough to remember it. I’m talking about who you can ... -
Crime and Small Business: Are There Solutions?
Small businesses face an array of crimes—both physical and virtual. They may experience burglars, robberies, vandalism, shoplifting, employee theft, embezzlement, or other fraud. According to ... -
Key Elements of a Winning SME Marketing Strategy
A marketing strategy is essential for any small business or start-up, but it’s more than just writing out a few targets and hoping for the ... -
Your Business GPS Plan
You’ve all heard of a business plan, and hopefully you’ve even done one for your business. But have you considered a business GPS plan? The ... -
What Agreements Employers Can and Can’t Have Employees Sign
Contracts and agreements are SOP (standard operating procedure) for businesses. This is so regardless of the amount of revenue, the number of employees, or any ... -
A New Look at Your Retirement Plan
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 , which was signed into law on December 29, 2022, made a number of changes impacting qualified retirement plans and ... -
Recession-Proofing Your Business: Making Strategic Plans
Each year for the past several years, I’ve run a series of articles throughout the year on a single main topic and this year will ... -
Five New Year’s Resolutions
While few keep them, it doesn’t stop us from making them every year. Inc. reported that of the 41% of Americans who make New Year’s Resolutions, ... -
Startup Ideas: Looking Back on 2022
As the year comes to a close, all businesses should review their business activities for the year. This is especially critical for startups coming off ... -
Ideas for Recovering from Holiday Stress
For many small business owners, the holiday season is their peak period for sales in the year. This means long hours and continual problem solving. ... -
Cutting Payroll Costs without Cutting Payroll
As a recession looms, companies should be thinking about ways to reduce their overhead. There may be no need to take action now, but being ... -
Partnerships and LLCs: What IRS Statistics Tell Us
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” ~ Henry Ford A partnership is not a taxpaying entity, but ... -
Recruiting Staff During the Great Resignation
Members of the American workforce are leaving their current roles to search for better opportunities, pay, benefits, and work hours. Employers have faced unprecedented challenges ... -
Hold Your Annual Board Meeting: When, Where, and What to Do
Many businesses are in the midst of their busy season. Nonetheless, there’s a housekeeping matter that shouldn’t be overlooked. One of the requirements for corporations ... -
Hiring the Wrong Person: How to Avoid It
You hear a lot about wrongful termination where an employee claims he or she shouldn’t have been fired. This may be actionable, resulting in costly ... -
Surcharge or Cash Discount: What Are Your Options
You’re probably familiar with gas stations offering two rates: one for paying with cash and one for paying with a credit or debit card. Is ... -
Are You a Foreign Business?
Your business is located in the U.S, all your employees are in the U.S, and all your sales are made within the U.S. So how ...
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