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?
Tips for Partnering with an OEM
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is a term often heard in the technology and automotive industries, but its influence extends to small … Read more about Tips for Partnering with an OEM
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
3 Tax Strategies for Start-Ups
Companies starting out have a lot of expenses but little if no revenue. How do you handle this dilemma? Hopefully, a start-up has raised sufficient … Read more about 3 Tax Strategies for Start-Ups
When and How to Check Up on Credit History
While the old expression in Wall Street that past performance is no guarantee of future results may be true for investments, when it comes to credit, … Read more about When and How to Check Up on Credit History
What Does Leap Year Mean for Your Business?
Every four years, there’s one extra day in February. The Smithsonian explains that leap year is not so simple as an extra day every four years, but … Read more about What Does Leap Year Mean for Your Business?
Business Owners: 5 Ways to Focus on You
Business owners are encouraged to focus on their employees…provide financial security plus support good health and safety measures. Owners are also … Read more about Business Owners: 5 Ways to Focus on You
Look at the ROI of Branded Merchandise
As a small business owner, you understand the power of branded merchandise in connecting with your customers and keeping your brand top of mind. … Read more about Look at the ROI of Branded Merchandise
Growing Your Business: 3 Ways AI Can Help
It’s almost impossible these days to see any story in the media that doesn’t mention artificial intelligence—AI—and what it can mean for the future. … Read more about Growing Your Business: 3 Ways AI Can Help
Terminology in the Workplace
Today, acronyms and abbreviations abound because of email and social media. Many have become so common that we may not know what they derived from; we … Read more about Terminology in the Workplace
Policy on Company Dating: What to Do
Valentine’s Day is a time for romance…and a time to think about company policy on dating. Why? One reason is the prevalence of co-workers dating each … Read more about Policy on Company Dating: What to Do
Pending Federal Legislation Aimed at Small Business
Politicians routinely claim they support small business, but legislation—or lack thereof—may show otherwise. Recently, the House Small Business … Read more about Pending Federal Legislation Aimed at Small Business
A Mid-Winter Pick-Me-Up for Your Business
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” ~ Paul Theroux, author Seasonal depression is real. Harvard Business Review even offers ideas for … Read more about A Mid-Winter Pick-Me-Up for Your Business
Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2024
By Barbara Weltman THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2024. IF CONGRESS ENACTS THE TAXPAYER RELIEF FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND … Read more about Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2024
