The idea of Spring cleaning brings to mind dusting office furniture and dumping piles of papers that’s been accumulating. But this time of year is an … Read more about The Unseen Spring Cleaning that Boosts Your Bottom Line
AI for Small Business: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claudio can provide meaningful assistance to businesses. They can help with customer relations, employee productivity, … Read more about AI for Small Business: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Navigating Worker Classification: The Confusion Continues
The determination of whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor has wide-ranging ramifications for both the company for which work … Read more about Navigating Worker Classification: The Confusion Continues
Why Owner Health Matters: 10 Practical Tips for Business Owners
There’s an English proverb: Health is better than wealth. I submit that for small business owners, wealth is difficult to achieve without health. A … Read more about Why Owner Health Matters: 10 Practical Tips for Business Owners
Women-Owned Businesses in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals
With March being Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to examine women-owned businesses. The 2026 Report of The Impact of Women-Owned Businesses, … Read more about Women-Owned Businesses in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals
A Practical Guide to Equipment Leasing for Lessors and Lessees
For housing, should you buy or rent your home if you need a place to live? If you’re leaving your home, should you sell it or rent out? The same … Read more about A Practical Guide to Equipment Leasing for Lessors and Lessees
How Small Businesses Can Prepare Now for Summer Internships
You’ll often see a statistic quoted from Monster.com that 85% of companies use internships as a means to recruit for full-time employment (I couldn’t … Read more about How Small Businesses Can Prepare Now for Summer Internships
The Number of Partnerships and LLCs Is Growing
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” — Mother Teresa When two or more parties come together … Read more about The Number of Partnerships and LLCs Is Growing
What Are Peanut Butter Pay Raises? Plus More Ways to Reward Employees
You want to reward employees, and the main way to do this is with pay increases. This can be done in various ways. In addition to or in lieu of pay … Read more about What Are Peanut Butter Pay Raises? Plus More Ways to Reward Employees
Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026
By Barbara Weltman THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2026. This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026, … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026
Other Important Things to Know Before Starting a Business
In the first 11 months of 2025, more than 5.1 million new business applications were filed. If you’re looking to become a statistic—a new … Read more about Other Important Things to Know Before Starting a Business
Simple Time Management Solutions for Small Business Owners
You know the cliches: “time is money,” “work smarter not harder,” “one thing you can’t recycle is wasted time.” Most small business owners work long … Read more about Simple Time Management Solutions for Small Business Owners
Complete 2026 IRS Tax Calendar for Small Business Owners
As a business owner, there are various tax filing and payment responsibilities. Mark your calendar for actions you need to take this year, so you … Read more about Complete 2026 IRS Tax Calendar for Small Business Owners
What AI Really Means for Your Business in 2026
Artificial intelligence—AI—is a topic that continues to dominate the news. Last year the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that the majority of small … Read more about What AI Really Means for Your Business in 2026
A Look Back: What’s Changed for Small Businesses in 2025?
Many things happened in 2025—locally, nationally, and internationally. Some of these changes directly impact small businesses. Here’s a recap of some … Read more about A Look Back: What’s Changed for Small Businesses in 2025?
