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
6 Ways to Help Employees with Personal Financial Emergencies
According to a PYMNTS survey last summer, 61% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Experiencing even one financial emergency can throw a … Read more about 6 Ways to Help Employees with Personal Financial Emergencies
Is a Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
That’s the question, and the way in which you arrive at an answer can be very challenging. Much has been made today about the gig economy, with many … Read more about Is a Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
Business Trends: Future Shock?
In 1970, Alvin Toffler’s book Future Shock described what he thought would be the post-industrial age and what it would mean. His major themes: the … Read more about Business Trends: Future Shock?
Creating or Revising Your Employee Handbook
Employee handbooks may seem like something used only by large companies. However, last year Azure found that there’s a strong correlation between … Read more about Creating or Revising Your Employee Handbook
How Small Businesses Can Close the Pay Gap
Nationwide, women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. That adds up to a difference of $11,165 between the average salaries of working men … Read more about How Small Businesses Can Close the Pay Gap
5 Tax Traps for Claiming a Home Office Deduction
Last year, Fundera reported that 50% of all businesses in the U.S. operate from home, and that 60% of home-based businesses are “nonemployer” … Read more about 5 Tax Traps for Claiming a Home Office Deduction
Employee Benefits for Part-Timers: What You May or Must Offer
Many small businesses rely on part-time employees to help them operate efficiently. They don’t require full-time employees, at least not for all … Read more about Employee Benefits for Part-Timers: What You May or Must Offer
How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Office
The new year is a time when many people attempt a health reset, whether that means getting a gym membership or committing to a diet. However, … Read more about How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Office
Buying an Electric Vehicle in 2024? What You Need to Know
If you’re in the market for a plug-in electric vehicle, you’re probably familiar with the benefits and drawbacks of this type of vehicle versus one … Read more about Buying an Electric Vehicle in 2024? What You Need to Know
4 Ways to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
About 43 million Americans have federal student loans totaling more than $1.77 trillion. In December 2023, the Administration proposed a limited … Read more about 4 Ways to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
Succession Planning for Your Employees and the Knowledge Transfer
It’s been reported that about 4.4. million Americans will attain age 65 this year—12,000 people a day. While those attaining age 65 in 2024 won’t be … Read more about Succession Planning for Your Employees and the Knowledge Transfer
