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USMCA and Small Business
On January 16, 2020, the Senate passed the United States, Mexico, and Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is expected to be signed into law shortly. It ... -
The New Joint Employer Rule: What It Means to Your Company and Your Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule on joint employers for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under this rule, ... -
5 Ways to Reduce Employee Stress
According to the American Institute of Stress, 80% of workers feel stress on the job. This stress causes problems for both the employee and the ... -
Figuring Your Estimated Taxes for 2020
Business owners who are self-employed usually pay their taxes in four estimated tax payments for the year. The final installment for 2019 is due on ... -
Flu Season and the Workplace
According to one scholarly paper, which examined the effects of employment on influenza rates, “the spread of the influenza virus is linked with higher employment, ... -
Adapting Your Retirement Plan to the SECURE Act
There are many new rules for qualified retirement plans and IRAs that impact your business in the coming years. These new rules are contained in ... -
Preparing for Economic Changes: Staying Alert
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean. No one knows ... -
10 New Year’s Resolutions
While few keep them, it doesn’t stop us from making them every year. Here are my 10 favorites for business owners. (This is an expanded ... -
J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self-Employment Second Edition
The number of self-employed individuals is growing substantially. FreshBooks’ Women in the Independent Workforce, 2nd annual report says that between 10 and 12 million women ... -
4 Ways Employers Can Be More Socially Responsible
How important is it for a company to be socially responsible? Very important. It’s been shown that corporate social responsibility (CSR) increases brand reputation, which ...
