Small business owners know the importance of company culture. It drives a company’s behavior to reflect its beliefs and values. But how can you tell … Read more about How to Tell if Your Company Culture Is Helping Your Bottom Line
What Should Congress Do About the QBI Deduction?
The qualified small business income (QBI) deduction, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as a way for owners of pass-through entities to get … Read more about What Should Congress Do About the QBI Deduction?
Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
Small businesses usually don’t have HR departments, so compliance with federal, state, and local laws falls to owners. This responsibility is onerous, … Read more about Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
Politics in the Workplace: Role of Employers
If you’re listening to the media and social media, you’re bound to hear “this is the most important election of our lifetime.” Whether or not this is … Read more about Politics in the Workplace: Role of Employers
Budgeting for 2025: Practical Ideas to Consider
With the third quarter of 2024 complete, now’s the time to begin the budgeting process for 2025. The Chief Executive says “Budgeting is always … Read more about Budgeting for 2025: Practical Ideas to Consider
Is Crowdfunding the Answer to Your Capital Needs?
Small businesses may have difficulties raising money through traditional sources, such as bank loans or angel investors. Crowdfunding is an … Read more about Is Crowdfunding the Answer to Your Capital Needs?
A Case Study on Ray-Ban: What Small Businesses Can Learn from It
A case study can provide valuable insights and lessons that you can use to emulate successes, avoid failures, solve problems, detect industry trends, … Read more about A Case Study on Ray-Ban: What Small Businesses Can Learn from It
Statistics Reveal Surprising Increase In Sole Proprietorships
That’s the big takeaway from recently released IRS statistics on sole proprietorships for 2021. In fact, profits were up 22%. These stats are derived … Read more about Statistics Reveal Surprising Increase In Sole Proprietorships
Beyond Meaning: Leveraging Linguistics for a Stand-Out Brand Name
Take a quick scan of the oldest brands still operating in the United States, and you’ll learn something about the naming trends of the 18th and 19th … Read more about Beyond Meaning: Leveraging Linguistics for a Stand-Out Brand Name
AI and Your Employees: Need Help with Staffing?
There’s been a lot of media focused on artificial intelligence—AI—being used to replace employees. While it’s true that some functions are now being … Read more about AI and Your Employees: Need Help with Staffing?
Should You Have Music in the Workplace?
When placed on hold on the phone, music is often played until someone can answer. There’s music in many elevators (hence the term “elevator … Read more about Should You Have Music in the Workplace?
10 Reasons Why Your Business Should Adopt Immersive Learning Today
Conventional training systems need to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. Immersive learning, which uses technologies such as virtual … Read more about 10 Reasons Why Your Business Should Adopt Immersive Learning Today
Employer Matching Student Loan Payments: 10 Things to Know
Outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. is more than $1.7 trillion. There’ve been attempts by the federal government to cancel certain loans—some … Read more about Employer Matching Student Loan Payments: 10 Things to Know
How Is Volunteering Good for Your Business?
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the practice of good corporate citizenship…an obligation to society beyond jobs and profits. It entails … Read more about How Is Volunteering Good for Your Business?
Preparing for Small Business Saturday 2024
Small Business Saturday falls on November 30, 2024, but smart entrepreneurs have already begun their preparation work. Harnessing the consumer energy … Read more about Preparing for Small Business Saturday 2024
