The first installment of estimated taxes for 2021 is due April 15, 2021. This deadline applies even though the due date for filing 2020 individual … Read more about Figuring Your Estimated Taxes for 2021
Recovery Strategies: Revising Your Business Plan
In the past year, business owners have focused on survival mode. They’ve had to adapt to government-imposed restrictions, changes in consumer habits, … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Revising Your Business Plan
Privacy Issues in the Age of COVID-19
Privacy issues concern your employees, your customers, and your company information. While the pandemic is waning, many of the business practices … Read more about Privacy Issues in the Age of COVID-19
New Business Terminology Impacting Your Business Policies
During 2020, many businesses were in survival mode, focusing attention on how to get by during the lockdowns and other restrictions they faced. This … Read more about New Business Terminology Impacting Your Business Policies
Getting a Handle on Your Business Expenses
While revenue is picking up for many businesses in 2021, profits won’t grow unless you have business expenses under control. This means knowing where … Read more about Getting a Handle on Your Business Expenses
Recovery Strategies: Show Me the Money
The famous quote from Jerry McGuire …"show me the money"… is something that many small business owners are taking to heart these days. As a result of … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Show Me the Money
American Rescue Plan Act: What It Means to You
A $1.9 trillion measure —the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) —was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The key feature of the new law, also referred to … Read more about American Rescue Plan Act: What It Means to You
The State of Women-Owned Businesses
March is Women’s History Month and a good time to reflect on how women are doing in business, especially in light of the pandemic. This can be gleaned … Read more about The State of Women-Owned Businesses
American Made — What Does It Mean?
“America” includes all of the Western Hemisphere, and North America is the United States, Canada, and Mexico. So “American made” is a nebulous … Read more about American Made — What Does It Mean?
How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
The topic of minimum wage is in the forefront to ensure that workers receive adequate compensation for the services they perform. For small business … Read more about How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
How and Why to Create a Routine
“Routine is a ground to stand on, a wall to retreat to; we cannot draw on our boots without bracing ourselves against it.” -- Henry David Thoreau The … Read more about How and Why to Create a Routine
When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
Many businesses focus on the impact that federal taxes have on their companies and their owners. But don’t overlook the impact of state taxes. In many … Read more about When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
To Retire or Not to Retire? That Is the Question
At least it’s the question for many baby boomers who are at or near normal retirement age. Millions of baby boomer business owners are facing this … Read more about To Retire or Not to Retire? That Is the Question
5 Important Business Lessons I Learned
Okay, so I’ve been in business since dinosaurs roamed the earth. I may not be as tech savvy as millennials, but I’ve kept up with necessary changes. … Read more about 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned
Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order freezing for 60 days various federal proposed regulations as well as those … Read more about Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
