While summer doesn’t officially end until September 22, the end of August and the Labor Day weekend make it feel like summer is over. Now is a great … Read more about Ideas for End of Summer Planning
Back-to-School Help for Your Employees
Now is the time to be thinking about education, as millions of children return to school from their summer vacations. For employers, this is a great … Read more about Back-to-School Help for Your Employees
Your Sideline Business Better Be for Profit
That’s the admonition to those with or considering a sideline activity if you want good tax results -- "Your sideline business better be for … Read more about Your Sideline Business Better Be for Profit
Killing the Pink Tax
The “pink tax” isn’t a tax levied by the government. It’s the markup of goods and services charged to women versus men for comparable goods and … Read more about Killing the Pink Tax
5 Women’s Birthdays to Celebrate in August
Certain women from the past have had a tremendous impact on our lives. Here are 5 outstanding women who were born in the month of August and I’d like … Read more about 5 Women’s Birthdays to Celebrate in August
Do You Speak Gig Economy?
The gig economy was a term coined in the Great Recession (officially from December 2007 through June 2009) when mass layoffs (about 7% of all jobs) … Read more about Do You Speak Gig Economy?
Pet Policy in Your Workplace
Each year for the past 20 years, the Friday following Father’s Day is Take Your Dog to Work Day. This unofficial event has grown in popularity, and … Read more about Pet Policy in Your Workplace
5 Business Myths Debunked
According to the Google dictionary, a myth is a widely held but false belief or idea. In my view, myths persist because there is an element of truth … Read more about 5 Business Myths Debunked
Entrepreneurship as a Career Path
Recent graduates are facing the best job market in recent memory. The unemployment rate is at historic lows and many employers have openings they … Read more about Entrepreneurship as a Career Path
5 Ideas for a Tight Labor Market
According to the NFIB, the number one concern of 23% of small business owners these days is the tight job market. In fact, 83% of those trying to hire … Read more about 5 Ideas for a Tight Labor Market
Lessons from My Dad
Father’s Day is a few days away and this day reminds me of the lessons I learned from my dad at the dinner table each day while I was growing up. He … Read more about Lessons from My Dad
Planning for Your Summer Vacation
As business owners we know it’s challenging to take time off. We don’t just run our businesses, we live them. Tsheets found that 14.8% take vacations … Read more about Planning for Your Summer Vacation
Working Past Retirement Age: It’s a Good Thing
People in the U.S. are working longer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 65- to 74-year-old and 75-and-older age groups are projected … Read more about Working Past Retirement Age: It’s a Good Thing
Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
If you’re reading this from Seattle or Chicago, you probably think this information doesn’t apply to you; you don’t get hurricanes in your area. Well … Read more about Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
Is This the End of the Gig Economy?
There are a lot of confusing statistics about the gig economy … the realm of workers for Uber, TaskRabbit, Upwork, or themselves. According to a … Read more about Is This the End of the Gig Economy?
