According to the NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends March 2024, small business optimism reached its lowest level since December 2012. One quarter … Read more about Staying Positive: Why It’s Essential and How to Do It
Mom CEOs and Work-Life Balance
Mother’s Day is a day to recognize the importance of moms; it became an official holiday in 1914. It’s also a good time to note that a number of … Read more about Mom CEOs and Work-Life Balance
Growing Your Business: Buying New Equipment and Machinery
As your business expands, you may need more “hardware” to outfit a growing staff or perform new or additional tasks for customers. The new items may … Read more about Growing Your Business: Buying New Equipment and Machinery
Cybersecurity Protections and Your Remote Workers
The prevalence of remote work, which grew substantially during the pandemic, is obviously not going away. In 2024, 65% of companies offer remote work … Read more about Cybersecurity Protections and Your Remote Workers
What’s the Circular Economy? How to Benefit?
April 22 is Earth Day, which started in 1970 as a day to raise awareness of environmental issues. This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Planet vs. … Read more about What’s the Circular Economy? How to Benefit?
3 Things to Plan Now for the Summer
While summertime won’t officially begin until June 20, 2024, it’s not too soon to begin planning for it. Running your business smartly requires … Read more about 3 Things to Plan Now for the Summer
Handling Remote Workers
Remote work arrangements, which became the norm during the pandemic, are here to stay. Five years ago, fewer than 5% of employees worked remotely, but … Read more about Handling Remote Workers
Make Your Workplace a Blue Zone
A blue zone is a region in the world where people live longer than average. The main blue zones are Okinawa Prefecture, Japan; Nuora Province in … Read more about Make Your Workplace a Blue Zone
What Audit Technique Guides Can Tell You
Audit Technique Guides (ATGs) are online publications that help IRS examiners during audits by providing insight into issues and accounting methods … Read more about What Audit Technique Guides Can Tell You
Ramifications of Doing Gig Work and Side Hustles
Gig work is temporary or freelance work performed by an independent contractor on an informal or on-demand basis. Side hustles are work performed for … Read more about Ramifications of Doing Gig Work and Side Hustles
Building Your Brand Identity: A Cohesive Photography Style Guide
A cohesive visual aesthetic plays a crucial role in creating a lasting impression on your target audience and differentiating your business from … Read more about Building Your Brand Identity: A Cohesive Photography Style Guide
What Does Spring Mean to Your Business
As the seasons change, so too do business operations. Spring is the time that clocks in most parts of the U.S. and Canada go on daylight savings time. … Read more about What Does Spring Mean to Your Business
State of Women-Owned Businesses in 2024
With March being Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to explore the state of women-owned businesses and how they fit into the U.S. economy. … Read more about State of Women-Owned Businesses in 2024
Are You Liable for Data Breaches?
Data breaches—from hackers or insiders—can leak sensitive information about customers and employees. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center … Read more about Are You Liable for Data Breaches?
Growing Your Business: Expand Your Workforce
Many small businesses start out with one worker—the owner. Over time, this may change. The SBA says 81.7% of small businesses in the U.S. have no … Read more about Growing Your Business: Expand Your Workforce
