Follow @BarbaraWeltman Under the Affordable Care Act, you can’t rely on a head count. You need to determine an average each month throughout the … Read more about How Many Employees Do You Have?
Number One Problem Facing Small Businesses: Big Government
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s what the 1,500 small business owners said in response to a survey reported in the NFIB. More specifically, 22% … Read more about Number One Problem Facing Small Businesses: Big Government
Collaboration and Sharing: Getting the Most with the Least
Small businesses can benefit by joining forces, sharing resources, and doing other outreach to boost their bottom line. The following article has been … Read more about Collaboration and Sharing: Getting the Most with the Least
Wellness Programs — What You Need to Know
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The person who coined the saying that “no good deed goes unpunished” must have had wellness programs in mind. Companies that … Read more about Wellness Programs — What You Need to Know
Gimme More Regulations!
Follow @BarbaraWeltman I can’t believe I’m saying this, especially since the federal government is issuing regulations at the rate of about 10 each … Read more about Gimme More Regulations!
Moms in the Workplace
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Mother’s Day is around the corner, so I’m taking this opportunity to recognize moms who work outside of the home. Here’s what … Read more about Moms in the Workplace
Your Signature: Business Strategies
When you think about signatures, probably the most famous one -- John Hancock -- pops into mind. Your signature is a reflection of your personality … Read more about Your Signature: Business Strategies
The Weather: Impact on Your Business
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Your location has a tremendous impact on the viability of certain businesses and conditions you experience. Regardless of … Read more about The Weather: Impact on Your Business
Pet Peeves about Online Postings
Follow @BarbaraWeltman If you’re reading this, you know that I write a lot of online content on tax, financial, and legal matters. My posts can be … Read more about Pet Peeves about Online Postings
Key to Business Success: Personal Health of the Owner
Follow @BarbaraWeltman A blog I read a few years ago said: “You are your business’ most important asset,” and I couldn’t agree more. When an owner … Read more about Key to Business Success: Personal Health of the Owner
Sole Proprietorships: A Tax Perspective
Follow @BarbaraWeltman IRS statistics help to paint a picture of sole proprietorships in the U.S. and makes for interesting reading. Following a … Read more about Sole Proprietorships: A Tax Perspective
Should Small Business Saturday Be a Tax Holiday?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Small Business Saturday® (SBS), which is the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, was established by American Express OPEN in … Read more about Should Small Business Saturday Be a Tax Holiday?
Guidance for Running Your Business from Poor Richard’s Alamanack
An adage is a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth, and Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack is chock full of them. Published … Read more about Guidance for Running Your Business from Poor Richard’s Alamanack
Office Pools — Good or Bad Idea?
Offices across the U.S. were abuzz with the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 1. March Madness begins on March 17. Throughout the year there are fantasy … Read more about Office Pools — Good or Bad Idea?
Valentine’s Day at Your Business
Follow @BarbaraWeltman For some small businesses, such as jewelry stores, restaurants, flower shops, candy shops, and card stores, Valentine’s Day … Read more about Valentine’s Day at Your Business
