“America” includes all of the Western Hemisphere, and North America is the United States, Canada, and Mexico. So “American made” is a nebulous … Read more about American Made — What Does It Mean?
How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
The topic of minimum wage is in the forefront to ensure that workers receive adequate compensation for the services they perform. For small business … Read more about How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
How and Why to Create a Routine
“Routine is a ground to stand on, a wall to retreat to; we cannot draw on our boots without bracing ourselves against it.” -- Henry David Thoreau The … Read more about How and Why to Create a Routine
When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
Many businesses focus on the impact that federal taxes have on their companies and their owners. But don’t overlook the impact of state taxes. In many … Read more about When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
To Retire or Not to Retire? That Is the Question
At least it’s the question for many baby boomers who are at or near normal retirement age. Millions of baby boomer business owners are facing this … Read more about To Retire or Not to Retire? That Is the Question
5 Important Business Lessons I Learned
Okay, so I’ve been in business since dinosaurs roamed the earth. I may not be as tech savvy as millennials, but I’ve kept up with necessary changes. … Read more about 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned
Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order freezing for 60 days various federal proposed regulations as well as those … Read more about Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
Recovery Strategies: Using Tax Credits to Hire and Retain Employees
“To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.” Doug Conant, former President and CEO of the Campbell Soup CompanyYour staff is your … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Using Tax Credits to Hire and Retain Employees
Lincoln’s Lessons on Failure
With the stress of the pandemic and the problems they created for many small business owners, unfortunately failure is now too common a fact of life. … Read more about Lincoln’s Lessons on Failure
Review Your Green Business Practices
A new administration and new Congress are promising serious climate change legislation soon (the “Green New Deal”). In his inauguration speech, the … Read more about Review Your Green Business Practices
Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2021
by Barbara Weltman The COVID-19 pandemic triggered numerous changes in tax law as reflected in the book. But tax law is not static and new … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2021
Vacation Deprivation: What to Do About It?
COVID-19 killed vacation plans for most people in 2020. According to Expedia’s annual report issued last Spring, staying home had become the new norm. … Read more about Vacation Deprivation: What to Do About It?
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
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
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
