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Get Ready for the Benefit Ownership Information Reporting Rule

September 26, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Get Ready for the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule

The federal government recognizes that “illicit actors frequently use corporate structures such as shell and front companies to obfuscate their … Read more about Get Ready for the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule

Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash

September 21, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash

The old expression “cash is king” really hits the mark during a recession. SCORE reports that 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems. … Read more about Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash

Proposed changes in overtime rules and what to do about them

September 19, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Proposed Changes in Overtime Rules and What to Do About Them

If certain employees work more than 40 hours in a workweek, they must be paid time and a half. This requirement can’t be avoided in most cases by … Read more about Proposed Changes in Overtime Rules and What to Do About Them

10 Work Arrangement Options for Office Employees

September 14, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Work Arrangement Options for Office Employees

The labor shortage that resulted from the pandemic persists today. This means that employers must devise work arrangements to attract and retain … Read more about 10 Work Arrangement Options for Office Employees

The Good and the Bad of Using AI to Generate Content

September 12, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

The Good and the Bad of Using AI to Create Content

Today, anyone (including me) can figure out how to use ChatGPT (Open AI) to create content. It can produce blogs, marketing materials, video scripts, … Read more about The Good and the Bad of Using AI to Create Content

25 Years Since IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998

September 7, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

25 Years Since the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998

It’s impossible these days to listen to or read the media or view social media posts without finding out something about the IRS. In 1998, Congress … Read more about 25 Years Since the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998

Helping Employees with Student Loan Debt

September 5, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Helping Employees with their Student Loans

It’s that time of the year when thoughts turn to back-to-school activities. For many, repaying student loan debt may be among these activities. The … Read more about Helping Employees with their Student Loans

Added Tax Costs for Successful Business Owners

August 31, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Added Tax Costs for Successful Business Owners

Does it pay to be highly successful? From a personal and professional viewpoint, sure. You get satisfaction from helping your clients and customers … Read more about Added Tax Costs for Successful Business Owners

Selling Your Business

August 30, 2023 / By Achim Neumann

Considering Retirement? Don’t Just Shut Down Your Business, Sell It!

It's a well-known fact that most business owners pour their heart and soul into their business ventures. When the time comes to retire, closing down … Read more about Considering Retirement? Don’t Just Shut Down Your Business, Sell It!

Recession Proof Your Business Using AI

August 29, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Recession Proof Your Business Using AI

Are we going to have a recession or not? Ask 3 economists and you get 3 different answers. The best course of action is to prepare and if we don’t … Read more about Recession Proof Your Business Using AI

10 Ways to Borrow Money for Your Business Now

August 24, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Ways to Borrow Money for Your Business Now

You may need money for your business, but interest rates are high right now. It’s been reported that small businesses are paying the most for loans in … Read more about 10 Ways to Borrow Money for Your Business Now

AI Ethics for Your Business

August 17, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

AI Ethics for Your Business

According to FreshBooks study, 25% of small businesses are already using AI in some form, and 2 out of 3 businesses say they’ll be trying generative … Read more about AI Ethics for Your Business

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Barbara’s Recent Posts

  • Get Ready for the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule September 26, 2023
  • Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash September 21, 2023
  • Proposed Changes in Overtime Rules and What to Do About Them September 19, 2023
  • 10 Work Arrangement Options for Office Employees September 14, 2023
  • The Good and the Bad of Using AI to Create Content September 12, 2023
  • 25 Years Since the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 September 7, 2023
  • Helping Employees with their Student Loans September 5, 2023
  • Added Tax Costs for Successful Business Owners August 31, 2023
  • Considering Retirement? Don’t Just Shut Down Your Business, Sell It! August 30, 2023
  • Recession Proof Your Business Using AI August 29, 2023
  • 10 Ways to Borrow Money for Your Business Now August 24, 2023
  • Using Statistics and Where to Find Them August 22, 2023
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