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Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

December 10, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

It’s been reported that about 66% of all businesses plan to give year-end bonuses in 2020. But is this true for small businesses? Many have closed; … Read more about Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

When Is It Time to Close a Business

December 8, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

When Is It Time to Close a Business?

According to TrackTheRecovery.org, the number of small businesses that were open on November 16, 2020, as compared with January 1, 2020, decreased by … Read more about When Is It Time to Close a Business?

What Is Work Time?

December 1, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

What Is “Work Time?”

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), employers must compensate hourly  employees for the time they work and pay time and a half for working more … Read more about What Is “Work Time?”

Gratitude on this Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Gratitude on this Thanksgiving 2020

Gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Harvard Medical School … Read more about Gratitude on this Thanksgiving 2020

5 Simple Tips for Staying Connected with Coworkers and Associates

November 24, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Simple Tips for Staying Connected with Coworkers and Associates

“We don’t accomplish anything in this world alone…and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of … Read more about 5 Simple Tips for Staying Connected with Coworkers and Associates

Answers to Year-End Tax Planning Questions

November 19, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Answers to Year-End Tax Planning Questions

On November 3, 2020, I did a SCORE LIVE webinar on Year-End Tax Planning  for Your Business (you can listen to a recording). Due to high attendance, … Read more about Answers to Year-End Tax Planning Questions

Preparing for Economic Changes - Added Costs of Doing Business

November 17, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Preparing for Economic Changes: Added Costs of Doing Business

Economic change can result from any number of factors. The one most prominent now is the pandemic, which caused dramatic shifts in the business … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Added Costs of Doing Business

Clocks; 5 Ways Not to Waste Time and Effortsmall Businesses

November 12, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Ways Not to Waste Your Time and Efforts

Time is a precious commodity. If you are now working remotely and saving minutes or hours each day that you don’t have to commute, it’s still … Read more about 5 Ways Not to Waste Your Time and Efforts

Veteran-owned small businesses

November 10, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Veterans Day—November 11—each year is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and … Read more about Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Taking Care of Yourself

October 29, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Taking Care of Yourself

The pandemic is hard on everyone. Business owners should be especially mindful of self care so they can continue to run their companies and help their … Read more about Taking Care of Yourself

Unclaimed Property

October 27, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Business Responsibilities for Unclaimed Property

Each state has rules under which unclaimed property “escheats” to the state. This legal term means property is turned over to the state and the state … Read more about Business Responsibilities for Unclaimed Property

Holiday Sales

October 15, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Holiday Sales Checklist

With the holiday shopping season underway (e.g., October 10 according to BRG, and Amazon Prime Day on October 13), small businesses should be sure to … Read more about Holiday Sales Checklist

Politics in the Workplace: Policies

October 8, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Politics in the Workplace: Policies and Practicalities

As Election Day approaches, it seems that just about everything is political. There are strong feelings that are being expressed on social media. But … Read more about Politics in the Workplace: Policies and Practicalities

Electronic Signatures on Your Forms and Documents

September 29, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Electronic Signatures on Your Forms and Documents

The pandemic has impeded the ability of people to meet with lawyers, accountants, and others to sign necessary documents and forms. A good alternative … Read more about Electronic Signatures on Your Forms and Documents

Preparing for Economic Changes Mindset Makes a Difference

September 24, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Preparing for Economic Changes: Mindset Makes a Difference

Small business owners have been through a lot in the past months. Many have seen substantial declines in revenues, some have had to pivot their … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Mindset Makes a Difference

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