Communications from government—federal, state, or local—can be scary. Often they include language such “penalties,” “fines,” and “further action.” … Read more about What Does that Government Letter Mean?
Unanswered Business Questions for COVID-19
The number one question that businesses are asking about the pandemic is when it will end. No one has an answer. No one is even speculating about it. … Read more about Unanswered Business Questions for COVID-19
Using Early Life Lessons to Run a Successful Business
You may have read, or at least heard of Robert Fulghum’s book from the 1980s entitled All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon … Read more about Using Early Life Lessons to Run a Successful Business
Preparing for Economic Changes: Getting Help for Getting Through
The economy consistently changes. Sure, the current pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and an economic downturn for many businesses. At the … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Getting Help for Getting Through
Learn this Lesson: Deposit Employment Taxes or Else
A key responsibility of being an employer is handling payroll taxes. These are comprised of figuring income tax withholding from employees’ paychecks … Read more about Learn this Lesson: Deposit Employment Taxes or Else
Closing the Books on Q2: 12 Things to Check
June 30th marks the mid-point of the calendar year and typically is a time to reflect on business thus far and what can be expected for the remainder … Read more about Closing the Books on Q2: 12 Things to Check
Nondiscrimination in Your Workplace
The benefits of diversity in staffing have long been recognized, from improved productivity and creativity to increased profits. With that said, there … Read more about Nondiscrimination in Your Workplace
Can Small Businesses Make a Come Back?
Thousands of small businesses have been seriously impacted by the pandemic. It’s been reported that more than 100,000 small businesses closed … Read more about Can Small Businesses Make a Come Back?
Your Insurance Audit
Most insurance policies run annually, and many business owners automatically renew their coverage without reviewing what is and is not covered. Now is … Read more about Your Insurance Audit
Favorable Changes to PPP Loans
On June 3, the Senate by unanimous consent approved the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020 that the House passed on May 28, 2020, with a vote … Read more about Favorable Changes to PPP Loans
Changes Coming to Women-Owned Business Certification
If you are a woman-owned business, meaning at least 51% is owned by one or more women who are U.S. citizens eligible to participate, you can obtain … Read more about Changes Coming to Women-Owned Business Certification
Is Bankruptcy Your Way Out? Alternatives to Consider
Bankruptcy is a legal process in which a federal court oversees a debtor’s settlements with creditors. Depending on the type of bankruptcy, a business … Read more about Is Bankruptcy Your Way Out? Alternatives to Consider
5 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Start a Business
Yes, we’re in a recession. Yes, we’re still under COVID-related restrictions on how businesses must operate. But despite these negative concerns, … Read more about 5 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Start a Business
Using Software to Help You Make Do with Less
The pandemic has squeezed the resources of many businesses, forcing them to review their budgets and make cutbacks. Nonetheless, they must continue to … Read more about Using Software to Help You Make Do with Less
Preparing for Economic Changes: Forbearance, Deferral, and Forgiveness
The worst of the COVID-19 virus may be behind us from a medical perspective, but economically the pain has just begun. Some states are slowly, very … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Forbearance, Deferral, and Forgiveness
