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
Practical Ideas for Changing Business Operations in a Post-COVID-19 World
Business as we knew it before COVID-19 will never be the same. Many things are changing in order for companies to operate safely…for their employees … Read more about Practical Ideas for Changing Business Operations in a Post-COVID-19 World
Working from Home Due to COVID-19: Tax Implications
If you are self-employed and conduct business from home, you may be eligible to take a home office deduction. There are strict tax rules governing … Read more about Working from Home Due to COVID-19: Tax Implications
Mother’s Day 2020: Unlike Any Other
The second Sunday of May is the annual celebration of Mother’s Day. This year, because of stay-at-home orders, mothers with school-age children … Read more about Mother’s Day 2020: Unlike Any Other
Better Concentration: What Works for You?
With so many people currently working from home, focusing on work can be problematic. It’s important to be able to concentrate on work when it needs … Read more about Better Concentration: What Works for You?
Paying Promptly: Aren’t We Legally and Morally Obligated?
Just about everyone—individuals and businesses—is struggling with cash flow. They just don’t have money on hand, which means it’s difficult if not … Read more about Paying Promptly: Aren’t We Legally and Morally Obligated?
Protecting Your Brand During COVID-19
The pandemic has been devastating to small businesses across the U.S. Main Street America reports that nearly 7.5 million small businesses are at risk … Read more about Protecting Your Brand During COVID-19
COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises
In just a couple of months, the small business landscape has dramatically changed, in some instances forever. The medical impact of COVID-19 continues … Read more about COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises
Notes from a Mom with a Home-Based Business
Today, due to COVID-19, millions of parents are forced to work from home. At the same time, schools are closed and children are at home, too. Many … Read more about Notes from a Mom with a Home-Based Business
Summer Internships: What to Do Now
The Covid-19 has turned everything upside down. Usually, at this time of the year, businesses are planning on hiring summer interns. Should you do … Read more about Summer Internships: What to Do Now
More Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief: Q and A
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so, too, do the actions of Congress to help on the economic front. The previous blog covered IRS relief … Read more about More Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief: Q and A
Understanding Corporate Taxes
With the dramatic cut in the corporate tax rate to 21% by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there’s been some increased interest in operating as a C … Read more about Understanding Corporate Taxes
Setting Up a Home Office
Working from home—full time or occasionally—has become the norm for many business owners. It’s been my norm for more than 35 years. And with the … Read more about Setting Up a Home Office
Women-Owned Businesses 2020
This is Women’s History Month, which is a great time to consider the impact of women in businesses. According to the 3rd Mastercard Index of Women … Read more about Women-Owned Businesses 2020
Preparing for Economic Changes: Meeting the Challenges from the Coronavirus
The world first heard about the coronavirus a month ago. Yet it has intruded on many aspects of life and certainly has a negative economic effect. … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Meeting the Challenges from the Coronavirus