Congratulations to Donald Trump, who is now the President-Elect. With the election in our rear view mirror, now’s the time to focus on the … Read more about What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for Small Business?
The Language of ACA
When then-majority leader Nancy Pelosi said “we have to pass the bill [Affordable Care Act, or ACA for short] so you can find out what is in it,” she … Read more about The Language of ACA
What to Do about Drugs in the Workplace
The numbers aren’t good. The number of employees testing positive last year has increased steadily over the last 3 years, and is up to a 10-year high, … Read more about What to Do about Drugs in the Workplace
Is it Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan?
Do you already have an estate plan? When was the last time you reviewed it? Changes in your life, your business, and the world, are all good … Read more about Is it Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan?
Getting Health Coverage for 2017
The last quarter of the year is packed with activities for a small business owner, including year-end planning and budgeting for next year. One … Read more about Getting Health Coverage for 2017
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2017
I’m proud to say it’s the 23rd year of the original publication, and it’s all new for 2016 returns and year-round tax planning. As had been my … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2017
Chargebacks: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
According to the dictionary, a chargeback is "a debit to a depositor’s account that offsets a previous credit that was not collected." For merchants, … Read more about Chargebacks: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Sick Days: Are You Competitive? Legal?
A generation ago, it was up to you as an employer to decide whether to offer your employee time off when they, or their spouse, child, or parent, … Read more about Sick Days: Are You Competitive? Legal?
Successful Online Selling for the Holidays
The Rubicon Project reports* that buying continues to shift toward online and mobile venues, and that 22% of consumers won’t be making any in-store … Read more about Successful Online Selling for the Holidays
What Happens if You Become Disabled?
According to Council for Disability Awareness, the chances that a working person will experience a disability are high. For example, a female, age … Read more about What Happens if You Become Disabled?
Chase for Business Miami Conference: Coming Up!
Heads up! On Thursday, Oct. 6, I’m attending the Chase for Business Miami Conference to help small businesses learn about leadership, growth, and … Read more about Chase for Business Miami Conference: Coming Up!
Financial Wellness Strategies for Your Workplace
When it comes to financial matters — handling debt, saving for a home, saving for retirement, etc. — most employees are clueless. One report found … Read more about Financial Wellness Strategies for Your Workplace
10 Ideas for Avoiding Waste
Benjamin Franklin said it best: “Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality, nothing will do, and … Read more about 10 Ideas for Avoiding Waste
What Do Tax Stats Tell Us about Small Business?
The IRS released statistics on 2014 income tax returns filed by individuals. It includes income and losses reported by sole proprietors on Schedule … Read more about What Do Tax Stats Tell Us about Small Business?
10 Best Practices to Grow Your Business
How do you take your company to the next level? Obviously you need a vision of where you want to take your business. To get there, … Read more about 10 Best Practices to Grow Your Business
