Pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed, sloth ... the 7 deadly sins that the Catholic Church warned against in the middle ages. It’s easy to see … Read more about 7 Deadly Sins for Small Business Owners
Do You Have a Will?
Music legend Aretha Franklin died in August at the age of 76 but didn’t leave a will. The same is true for Prince, who died in 2016. Do you have … Read more about Do You Have a Will?
Terminating Your S Election?
The flat 21% tax rate on the profits of a C corporation has left many S corporations thinking about revoking their election. Certainly for some S … Read more about Terminating Your S Election?
Small Businesses Are Unprepared for Disaster
That’s the finding of a recent poll from Insureon and Manta -- "Small businesses are unprepared for disaster." Sixty-one percent of small business … Read more about Small Businesses Are Unprepared for Disaster
3 Big Reasons to Rethink Retirement Plans
Qualified retirement plans aren’t just for large corporations. There are a number of compelling reasons for small businesses to consider adopting a … Read more about 3 Big Reasons to Rethink Retirement Plans
10 Smart Things You Can Do with an Extra $10Gs
If your business nets $50,000 and you qualify for the new 20% business income deduction for owners of pass-through entities, you’ll save $10,000 in … Read more about 10 Smart Things You Can Do with an Extra $10Gs
Growing Fast: Risks and Rewards for Small Business Owners
It’s axiomatic that business owners want their companies to grow, and for many that’s exactly what’s happening in this economy. The rewards of growth … Read more about Growing Fast: Risks and Rewards for Small Business Owners
What You Don’t Know about Workers Compensation Can Hurt You
Workers’ compensation is insurance to protect employees in case of job-related injuries or illnesses. Each state has its own rules governing coverage … Read more about What You Don’t Know about Workers Compensation Can Hurt You
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Getting Paid in Cryptocurrency
The financial markets are all abuzz about cryptocurrency. But as a small business, should you be accepting payment in this virtual currency? A growing … Read more about The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Getting Paid in Cryptocurrency
What Does an Improved Economy Mean for You?
The most recent NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism shows that the optimism of small business owners is at near record highs. Earnings trends were … Read more about What Does an Improved Economy Mean for You?
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?
Fraud in Your Workplace
Inventory is short, money is missing from the till, or you’re reimbursing an employee for bogus T&E costs. These are all examples of employee … Read more about Fraud in Your Workplace
Take Credit for Giving Paid Medical Leave
Federal law doesn’t make you pay employees who take family and medical leave. This is so even if you are required by the federal Family and Medical … Read more about Take Credit for Giving Paid Medical Leave
5 Things to Know About Business Travel
April 24, 2018, is the first ever National Business Traveler Day launched by Upside, a service for the DIY business traveler, and 23 other leading … Read more about 5 Things to Know About Business Travel
5 Things to Do for Your Business (and Yourself) with a Tax Refund
Most owners of small businesses have pass-through entities (e.g., sole proprietorships, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs) and report their share of … Read more about 5 Things to Do for Your Business (and Yourself) with a Tax Refund
