According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 86% of private-sector companies with 100 or more workers and 91% of firms with 500 or more workers … Read more about SEPs Are IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs: What You Need to Know
Preparing for Social Security and Medicare Taxes for 2025
Whether you’re an employee of your corporation or a self-employed individual, it’s likely that your tax bill for Social Security and Medicare taxes … Read more about Preparing for Social Security and Medicare Taxes for 2025
Growing Your Business by Bringing in Investors
If you need more capital to grow your business, you have two main options: borrow money or find investors. Borrowing is referred to as debt financing; … Read more about Growing Your Business by Bringing in Investors
How to Tell if Your Company Culture Is Helping Your Bottom Line
Small business owners know the importance of company culture. It drives a company’s behavior to reflect its beliefs and values. But how can you tell … Read more about How to Tell if Your Company Culture Is Helping Your Bottom Line
Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
Small businesses usually don’t have HR departments, so compliance with federal, state, and local laws falls to owners. This responsibility is onerous, … Read more about Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
Politics in the Workplace: Role of Employers
If you’re listening to the media and social media, you’re bound to hear “this is the most important election of our lifetime.” Whether or not this is … Read more about Politics in the Workplace: Role of Employers
5 Things Your Customers Think about Crypto: Insights for Entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrencies have become prevalent in today’s digital age—as a form of investment, a payment method, or a means for storing personal funds—so many … Read more about 5 Things Your Customers Think about Crypto: Insights for Entrepreneurs
AI and Your Employees: Need Help with Staffing?
There’s been a lot of media focused on artificial intelligence—AI—being used to replace employees. While it’s true that some functions are now being … Read more about AI and Your Employees: Need Help with Staffing?
Should You Have Music in the Workplace?
When placed on hold on the phone, music is often played until someone can answer. There’s music in many elevators (hence the term “elevator … Read more about Should You Have Music in the Workplace?
How Is Volunteering Good for Your Business?
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the practice of good corporate citizenship…an obligation to society beyond jobs and profits. It entails … Read more about How Is Volunteering Good for Your Business?
Growing Your Business by Growing Your Skills
The end of summer is the traditional start of the school year. Back-to-school time may impact your business. It’s also a time to remind small business … Read more about Growing Your Business by Growing Your Skills
50 Years of ERISA: What It Means for Your Business
To most business owners, the term “ERISA” may not be known, although it’s ABC to tax and benefits pros. ERISA has likely had an impact on you and your … Read more about 50 Years of ERISA: What It Means for Your Business
Roundup of Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Your Business
You don’t have to be a legal scholar to be impressed with the breath of business-related decisions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2023-2024 … Read more about Roundup of Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Your Business
What Back-to-School Means for Your Business
“Wake up! Wake up! C’mon, first day of school.” ~ Nemo in Finding Nemo Late August and early September is the time for many children and adults to … Read more about What Back-to-School Means for Your Business
Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid at Trade Shows
Trade shows provide an excellent opportunity to make your business’s presence known in your respective industry. These events give you the perfect … Read more about Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid at Trade Shows
