As a small business owner, you understand the power of branded merchandise in connecting with your customers and keeping your brand top of mind. … Read more about Look at the ROI of Branded Merchandise
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting: An Update
Alert: Update on BOI reporting On December 23, 2024, a federal appellate court lifted a nationwide preliminary injunction imposed on December 3, … Read more about Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting: An Update
Growing Your Business: 3 Ways AI Can Help
It’s almost impossible these days to see any story in the media that doesn’t mention artificial intelligence—AI—and what it can mean for the future. … Read more about Growing Your Business: 3 Ways AI Can Help
Terminology in the Workplace
Today, acronyms and abbreviations abound because of email and social media. Many have become so common that we may not know what they derived from; we … Read more about Terminology in the Workplace
Policy on Company Dating: What to Do
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