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COVID-19-Related Breaks for Self-Employed

January 28, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Roundup of COVID-19-Related Breaks for Self-Employed Individuals

Much of the government relief provided to small businesses was keyed toward their employees. They could qualify for the SBA’s EIDL grant of $1,000 per … Read more about Roundup of COVID-19-Related Breaks for Self-Employed Individuals

Self-Growth for Business Owners

January 26, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Ideas for Self-Growth for Business Owners

 A quotation from Benjamin Franklin that’s taped to my monitor says, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Business owners who … Read more about 5 Ideas for Self-Growth for Business Owners

Worker Status and Changing Times

January 21, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Worker Status and Changing Times

The pandemic has highlighted, but did not create, a growing diversity of worker status. There are a variety of employee types, from at-will hourly … Read more about Worker Status and Changing Times

Tips for W-2s and 1099s

January 19, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Last Minute Tips for W-2s and 1099s

The deadline for providing employees with their Form W-2 for 2020 and independent contractors who received at least $600 in 2020 with their … Read more about 5 Last Minute Tips for W-2s and 1099s

Recovery Strategies-Working from Home Policies

January 14, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Recovery Strategies: 5 Issues for Long-Term Work-From-Home Policies

As has been our practice in the past couple of years, we’ve adopted a theme for a monthly blog. This year’s theme: Recovery strategies. When the … Read more about Recovery Strategies: 5 Issues for Long-Term Work-From-Home Policies

New for Employee Benefits this Year

January 12, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

What’s New for Employee Benefits This Year?

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, changed some important rules impacting various employee … Read more about What’s New for Employee Benefits This Year?

Company Support for Working Parents

January 7, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Company Support for Working Parents: Win-Win

According to a study by Maven and Great Places to Work, companies that provide support for employees with childcare responsibilities have 5.5 times … Read more about Company Support for Working Parents: Win-Win

Not Like Last Year's New Year's Resolutions

January 5, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Not Like Last Year’s New Year’s Resolutions

2020 began on a note of high optimism for small businesses. The NFIB Small Business Economic Trends in January 2020 showed an optimism rating of … Read more about Not Like Last Year’s New Year’s Resolutions

Preparing for Economic Changes: Closing Books for 2020

December 31, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Preparing for Economic Changes: Closing Your Books for 2020

2020 has come to an end. If you are still in business, congratulations. The statistics on small business closures are grim. Yelp found that 60% of … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Closing Your Books for 2020

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 What's In It for You?

December 30, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: What’s in It for You?

On December 27, 2020, a massive new law was signed by the President to fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year 2021 (September 30, … Read more about Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: What’s in It for You?

Shoplifting

December 29, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Shoplifting: 5 Actions to Address the Problem

Last year, there were over a million shoplifting cases reported, with an average of $318 lost in each incident. But these are only the cases tracked … Read more about Shoplifting: 5 Actions to Address the Problem

High-Purpose Cultures Small Businesses

December 24, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

High-Purpose Cultures for Small Businesses

A study has shown that CEOs who emphasize culture over other success metrics will thrive. This is a great message at a time when many small … Read more about High-Purpose Cultures for Small Businesses

Out with the Old, In with the New, What Does it Mean for Small Business

December 22, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

In D.C. It’s Out with the Old and In with the New: What it Means for Small Business

What a new administration means for small business This year’s election results mean changes…a new administration and a new Congress. What affect … Read more about In D.C. It’s Out with the Old and In with the New: What it Means for Small Business

Business Owner's Documents Review - Estate Planning

December 17, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Business Owner’s Documents Review: Estate Planning Issues

“[I]n this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin COVID-19 has resulted in nearly 290,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2020. … Read more about Business Owner’s Documents Review: Estate Planning Issues

Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

December 10, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

It’s been reported that about 66% of all businesses plan to give year-end bonuses in 2020. But is this true for small businesses? Many have closed; … Read more about Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

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