“Forewarned is forearmed.” ~ Latin proverb Things happen. In many cases you can’t prevent them from happening, but you can be aware that they could … Read more about 10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared
Cost-Effective Event Marketing Strategies for SMBs
Event marketing takes various forms. It might involve a nationwide trade show or a table at a community festival. Either way, it offers an invaluable … Read more about Cost-Effective Event Marketing Strategies for SMBs
Section 530 Explained and What You Need To Do
You won’t find Section 530 in the Internal Revenue Code. It’s a section in the Revenue Act of 1978. As the IRS states: “Section 530 is a relief … Read more about Section 530 Explained and What You Need To Do
Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires
I was a little hesitant to write about this event while embers are still smoldering, but I concluded that there’s much to be said and done about this … Read more about Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires
Information Returns: What to File and When
Filing your tax returns for income, employment, and excise tax purposes is only a small part of your reporting obligations. Being in business puts a … Read more about Information Returns: What to File and When
Wearable Branding Can Boost Your Small Business Marketing Efforts
When it comes to standing out as a small business, creativity often makes all the difference. While digital ads and social media campaigns are … Read more about Wearable Branding Can Boost Your Small Business Marketing Efforts
Contrarian Business Practices: Swimming Upstream for Success
Salmon famously swim upstream to spawn and ensure the survival of their species. It’s a good metaphor for small business owners…go against the grain … Read more about Contrarian Business Practices: Swimming Upstream for Success
Age Matters in Your Employee Benefit Plans in 2025
It’s axiomatic that businesses can’t discriminate on the basis of age when it comes to hiring, promotion, etc. A federal law—Age Discrimination in … Read more about Age Matters in Your Employee Benefit Plans in 2025
12 Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle
Most businesses use vehicles—cars, trucks, or vans—to conduct their activities. For example, on Schedule Cs for self-employed individuals in 2021 (the … Read more about 12 Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle
10 Cybersecurity Strategies for Businesses: Protecting Against Modern Threats
Cybersecurity has become one of the most pressing concerns for businesses in the digital age, and for good reason. According to The State of … Read more about 10 Cybersecurity Strategies for Businesses: Protecting Against Modern Threats
5 Strategies for Actualizing Your New Year’s Resolutions
Many small business owners may set resolutions they hope to pursue in the coming year. Maybe it’s about finding and retaining good employees, adopting … Read more about 5 Strategies for Actualizing Your New Year’s Resolutions
Celebrate Your Business Success
2024 is drawing to a close. Hopefully, this year has been a good one for your business. Perhaps you’ve hit or exceeded your sales goals. Maybe you … Read more about Celebrate Your Business Success
Top Business Audiobooks for Small Business Leaders
Lifelong learning is paramount to running a successful and thriving small business. The “Strategies for Increased Learning for Owners and Staff” post … Read more about Top Business Audiobooks for Small Business Leaders
Looking Back on 2024: What’s Changed for Small Businesses?
Many things happened in 2024—locally, nationally, and internationally. Some of these changes directly impact small businesses. Here’s a roundup of … Read more about Looking Back on 2024: What’s Changed for Small Businesses?
Partnerships and LLCs: A Look at IRS Statistics
“The foundation of every successful partnership is not just shared vision but shared values.” – Author unknown A partnership is... A partnership is … Read more about Partnerships and LLCs: A Look at IRS Statistics
