The tax picture for 2026 is unknown at this time because many of the tax rules fixed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire at the end of 2025. But the … Read more about What Do Tax COLAs Mean for Your Business in 2025?
SEPs Are IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs: What You Need to Know
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 86% of private-sector companies with 100 or more workers and 91% of firms with 500 or more workers … Read more about SEPs Are IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs: What You Need to Know
Growing Your Business by Bringing in Investors
If you need more capital to grow your business, you have two main options: borrow money or find investors. Borrowing is referred to as debt financing; … Read more about Growing Your Business by Bringing in Investors
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?
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?
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
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
What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
The pass-through entity tax (PTET) is a way for owners of pass-through entities—partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations—to gain … Read more about What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
Retirement Saving Tips While Running a Business
Balancing the demands of running a brand can often leave planning for retirement on the back burner for small business owners. Unlike employees with … Read more about Retirement Saving Tips While Running a Business
Do You Have a Buy-Sell Agreement?
What happens to your business when you retire—voluntarily or because of a disability—or die? Have you made any decisions about whether to sell your … Read more about Do You Have a Buy-Sell Agreement?
Predicting Future Expenses as a Small Business Owner
Financial forecasting is a vital skill for small business owners. It helps predict your future expenses, ensuring you have steady armor to face … Read more about Predicting Future Expenses as a Small Business Owner
See How to Better Help Employees with Childcare
Childcare benefits can have a positive impact on recruitment, retention, and productivity—all key concerns for employers. According to a survey by … Read more about See How to Better Help Employees with Childcare
Secrets of Business Credit Cards Benefits
Business owners know that they need to have credit cards exclusively for business use and that they should not charge business expenses to their … Read more about Secrets of Business Credit Cards Benefits
Know Your Risks and Mitigation Strategies
I think small business owners are the bravest people. They face a myriad of risks, any one of which can undermine the viability of their businesses. … Read more about Know Your Risks and Mitigation Strategies
