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What to Buy Now: An EV or Fossil Fuel Vehicle

August 10, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

What to Buy Now: An EV or Fossil Fuel Vehicle

If you are considering the purchase of a vehicle for business, should you opt for an electric-powered vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicles (FCV), a … Read more about What to Buy Now: An EV or Fossil Fuel Vehicle

Christmas in July: Get Ready for the Real thing

July 27, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Christmas in July: Get Ready for the Real Thing

It seems that Christmas in July, sometimes called Half Christmas, started in a girls’ summer camp in North Carolina in 1933. The concept has become a … Read more about Christmas in July: Get Ready for the Real Thing

July 25, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Develop Valuable Employees through Apprenticeships and Internships

According to the NFIB’s most recent Small Business Optimism Index, 44% of all owners reported job openings they couldn’t fill. Businesses can continue … Read more about Develop Valuable Employees through Apprenticeships and Internships

Recession-Proof Your Business -- 5 Ways to Diversify

July 20, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Recession-Proof Your Business by Diversifying—5 Ways to Do It

The pandemic taught a valuable lesson—the need to adapt and diversify. Those that did—restaurants that launched take-out orders and outdoor dining, … Read more about Recession-Proof Your Business by Diversifying—5 Ways to Do It

U. S. Supreme Court Decisions Tells Small Businesses

July 18, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

What the U.S. Supreme Court Tells Businesses

The U.S. Supreme Court is the final arbiter of whether actions by federal and state legislatures or the executive branch are constitutional. The U.S. … Read more about What the U.S. Supreme Court Tells Businesses

10 Things to Do for Your Business Now - Summer Vacation

July 13, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Things to Do for Your Business Now

For many businesses, summer is a slow time. Customers and clients may be on vacation, and you may have time on your hands. Don’t waste this time. … Read more about 10 Things to Do for Your Business Now

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July 11, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Revisiting Remote Work Arrangements

During the pandemic and lockdowns, most companies had no choice but to require employees to work remotely. Now that the necessity of remote work … Read more about Revisiting Remote Work Arrangements

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July 4, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

The Declaration of Independence and Its Entrepreneurs

It’s been 247 years since a group of men in Philadelphia signed the Declaration of Independence and started a revolution. The document was adopted on … Read more about The Declaration of Independence and Its Entrepreneurs

Mid-Year Tax Planning for Your Business

June 29, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Mid-Year Tax Planning for Your Business

Can you believe that half of 2023 is over? The first half of the year has been a rocky one economically speaking. There were several interest rate … Read more about Mid-Year Tax Planning for Your Business

Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag

June 27, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag

Numbers can paint a picture and recently released IRS statistics on sole proprietorships certainly do so. These stats are derived from Schedule C of … Read more about Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag

Recession-Proofing Your Business: Plans B and C

June 22, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Recession-Proofing Your Business: Plans B and C

It’s common knowledge that having a business plan is helpful, if not essential, in running a successful business. But savvy business owners know that … Read more about Recession-Proofing Your Business: Plans B and C

Additional Medicare Taxes on Business Owners

June 20, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Additional Medicare Taxes on Business Owners

Business owners pay Medicare taxes on their salaries while those who are self-employed pay Medicare tax on their net earnings from self-employment. … Read more about Additional Medicare Taxes on Business Owners

Business Lessons Learned from My Dad

June 15, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Business Lessons I Learned from My Dad

Father’s Day is a few days away and this day reminds me of the business lessons I learned from my dad at the dinner table each day while I was growing … Read more about 5 Business Lessons I Learned from My Dad

Poor Richard's Almanack

June 6, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Lessons for Small Business Owners from Poor Richard’s Almanack

Published annually by Benjamin Franklin from 1732 to 1758, Poor Richard’s Almanack was a compendium of weather predictions, advice, poems and stories, … Read more about Lessons for Small Business Owners from Poor Richard’s Almanack

Recession Proofing Your Business: Managing Your Staff

May 23, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management

The April 2023 Jobs Report released by the BLS in early May showed an unexpected hike in job creation. Perhaps your business contributed to this … Read more about Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management

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