With inflation and rising prices, higher wages and employee benefits, and other pressures on profitability, it’s essential for small businesses to … Read more about 25 Ways to Cut Expenses
Supreme Court Decision on ACA: What It Means to You
On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a case challenging the validity of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This is the third challenge to ACA … Read more about Supreme Court Decision on ACA: What It Means to You
Business Lessons 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 Business Lessons from My Dad
Lending Money to Your Business: What to Consider
With the pandemic waning, the time for government assistance programs ending, and the economy growing, your business may need money now. Additional … Read more about Lending Money to Your Business: What to Consider
Tax Deferral from 2020: Time to Pay Up
Due to the pandemic and the desire of the federal government to keep more money in the hands of businesses and individuals, there were certain tax … Read more about Tax Deferral from 2020: Time to Pay Up
Sole Proprietorships: The Numbers Are Up
Each year the IRS releases statistics on various types of business entities, and most recently it released the latest statistics on sole … Read more about Sole Proprietorships: The Numbers Are Up
Recovery Strategies: Adapting to the New Normal
The NFIB Monthly Small Business Survey shows that optimism has returned. As the economy opens up, businesses face new challenges that didn’t exist … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Adapting to the New Normal
The Other Business Taxes: What You Need to Know
Taxes are a cost of doing business. Typically, the focus is on income taxes, but other business taxes deserve equal attention. Here are some issues … Read more about The Other Business Taxes: What You Need to Know
Recovery Strategies: Relaxing COVID-19-Related Practices?
On May 13, 2021, the CDC updated its mask guidelines, saying that fully-vaccinated people can resume activities they did prior to the pandemic and … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Relaxing COVID-19-Related Practices?
Your Business Checkup
In the past year, much focus has been given to the physical health of employees, customers, and everyone else. This continues to be an ongoing … Read more about Your Business Checkup
Hurricane Season Preparedness: Why it Matters
The annual hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Hurricanes typically hit the Atlantic regions: the East coast and Gulf coast of the … Read more about Hurricane Season Preparedness: Why it Matters
Three Critical Financial Matters: Cash Flow, Credit Rating, and Time Management
Business owners may think of revenue as the only financial concern that matters to them. They’re wrong. Bringing in revenue and keeping the pipeline … Read more about Three Critical Financial Matters: Cash Flow, Credit Rating, and Time Management
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Your Workplace
The federal government has told us that the more…and more quickly…people get COVID-19 vaccines, the faster the pandemic will disappear because of herd … Read more about COVID-19 Vaccinations and Your Workplace
Superwoman: The Working Mom through the Pandemic and Beyond
The term “superwoman” was coined by author Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz in The Superwoman Syndrome to denote a woman who copes successfully with the … Read more about Superwoman: The Working Mom through the Pandemic and Beyond
Helping Employees with Mental Health Issues
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and employers should take this reminder to examine their policies on what they can to do help employees who have … Read more about Helping Employees with Mental Health Issues