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
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: 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
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: 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
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 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?
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: 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 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
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 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
