There’s no easy answer to this question. In the course of Senator Sander’s presidential bid, the call for a $15 minimum wage rate was loud and clear. … Read more about Minimum Wage Increases Are Good: Fact or Fiction?
You’ve Got Your Loan Proceeds so Now What?
Congratulations! You’ve gone through the loan process and now have the funds you wanted. Now what? What you do with the money may be entirely up to … Read more about You’ve Got Your Loan Proceeds so Now What?
Think Now about Disaster Preparedness
With the 2016 hurricane season under way until November 1, now’s a good time for you to review how ready your business is to face a storm or other … Read more about Think Now about Disaster Preparedness
Setting Your Workday
The big news for business of late centers around the new overtime rule that applies when workers (other than “exempt” employees) work more than 8 … Read more about Setting Your Workday
On-Demand Economy and Taxes
The U.S. Census Bureau reported several years ago that self-employed and microbusinesses (no more than 9 employees) made up over 78% of small … Read more about On-Demand Economy and Taxes
Why Should Small Business Care about Government Regulating Wall Street Compensation?
A proposed rule under the Dodd-Frank Act would require Wall Street firms with $250 billion or more in assets to defer bonuses to top executives for … Read more about Why Should Small Business Care about Government Regulating Wall Street Compensation?
Zero Capital Gains Tax on Your Company Stock?
If your business is incorporated, when you sell your stock, the gain usually is taxed at 15% or 20%, depending on your tax bracket (which is based in … Read more about Zero Capital Gains Tax on Your Company Stock?
What Is Mental Illness Costing Your Company?
May is Mental Health Month, and a time to reflect on the impact that mental disorders has on the workplace. Consider these facts: About 18% of … Read more about What Is Mental Illness Costing Your Company?
Contributing to Your Employees’ HSA
Health savings accounts or HSAs are tax-advantaged savings accounts that can be used to cover many out-of-pocket medical costs. These consumer-driven … Read more about Contributing to Your Employees’ HSA
Lower Oil Prices Isn’t Good News for Everyone
Oil prices at the pump haven’t been this low since 2003. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that prices will stay low through 2017, … Read more about Lower Oil Prices Isn’t Good News for Everyone
Impact of New Fiduciary Rule on Your Retirement Plan
On April 8, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued the long-awaited final rule for stockbrokers. The rule — referred to as the fiduciary rule — … Read more about Impact of New Fiduciary Rule on Your Retirement Plan
4 Asset Protection Strategies for Small Business Owners
It’s no secret that small businesses are targets for lawsuits. According to NFIB, tort liability (e.g., accidents on premises, discrimination claims … Read more about 4 Asset Protection Strategies for Small Business Owners
Retirement Accounts and the Unrelated Business Income Tax
It’s perfectly legal for IRAs or 401(k)s to own your business. (I wrote a lengthy piece about this for the SBA). Those who put the ownership of … Read more about Retirement Accounts and the Unrelated Business Income Tax
Women-Owned Small Businesses and Federal Contracting
With March being Women’s History Month, it’s an appropriate time to review what’s going on with women-owned small businesses and federal contracting. … Read more about Women-Owned Small Businesses and Federal Contracting
Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?
One of the first pieces of advice I give to those just starting a business is to separate your personal and business finances. Set up a separate … Read more about Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?
