According to the NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index for June 2021, a labor shortage remains the big challenge for small businesses. The numbers tell … Read more about Signing Bonuses and Other Benefits to Lure Employees
Slash Your Federal Tax Bill with Income Tax Credits
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of tax liability. During COVID-19, much attention has been focused on employment tax credits for paid … Read more about Slash Your Federal Tax Bill with Income Tax Credits
The New Frontier: Business Opportunities, Taxes, and More
Living on the Eastern coast of Florida, I have the ability to view many of the space launches from Cape Canaveral. They are easily viewed from my … Read more about The New Frontier: Business Opportunities, Taxes, and More
Masking Policies: What’s a Business Owner to Do?
Update: On July 27, 2021, the CDC revised the masking guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals. The CDC advised that those fully vaccinated do not … Read more about Masking Policies: What’s a Business Owner to Do?
Recovery Strategies: Crafting a Contingency Plan
It feels like the pandemic is over, with businesses opening at regular capacity in most states. But the future is uncertain. There could be another … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Crafting a Contingency Plan
Protecting Your Company Information from Ransomware and Other Attacks
Your company information is vital. This information includes financial data, trade secrets, confidential employee and customer information, and more. … Read more about Protecting Your Company Information from Ransomware and Other Attacks
New Revisions to Your Drug Policy for Marijuana
This area of the law is changing rapidly and making it challenging for employers to fix their workplace polices. A year ago, our blog addressed many … Read more about New Revisions to Your Drug Policy for Marijuana
Charitable Giving and Your Business
The pandemic has created a great need in a number of communities and for a number of special causes and organizations. But charitable giving is a … Read more about Charitable Giving and Your Business
10 Easy No- and Low-Cost Ways to Spiff Up Your Home Office
More and more people are working from home. The pandemic introduced many workers and business owners to this environment and, with the ebbing of … Read more about 10 Easy No- and Low-Cost Ways to Spiff Up Your Home Office
Tips for Tweeting: Who, What, When, Why, and How
The journalist’s guidelines—the 5 W’s (plus 6 if you include how)—are useful in covering all your bases for just about any activity. If your business … Read more about Tips for Tweeting: Who, What, When, Why, and How
25 Ways to Cut Expenses
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
