Follow @BarbaraWeltman Michael Jordan sued a grocery store that used his image in a promotion without his permission. As a billionaire, he … Read more about Protecting Your Brand
Get Ready for Changes in Filing Deadlines and Extensions
Follow @BarbaraWeltman As a business owner, you face various tax filing requirements. Different dates apply for different tax forms. While the dates … Read more about Get Ready for Changes in Filing Deadlines and Extensions
Tax Deduction with No Cash Outlay?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s right! Usually you get a tax deduction only if you spend money on something for your business. But under a special rule … Read more about Tax Deduction with No Cash Outlay?
How to Get Entrepreneurship Moving
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The economy may be good for some sectors (the government reported that GDP increased an annual rate of 2.3 percent in the … Read more about How to Get Entrepreneurship Moving
Time Cards for Owners?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The time clock, which enables employers to verify the time employees start and leave the job, was invented in 1888 by … Read more about Time Cards for Owners?
Are You Going to Pay More for Broadband?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s the concern expressed by the SBA’s Office of Advocacy in a letter it sent to the Federal Communications Commission … Read more about Are You Going to Pay More for Broadband?
How Many Hours in Your Workweek?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Americans are hard workers, according to one article, with employees averaging 34.4 hours per week. This average includes … Read more about How Many Hours in Your Workweek?
Writing Off Certain Costs the Easy Way
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Business owners know that just about every expense translates into a tax write-off. But the when and how for a particular … Read more about Writing Off Certain Costs the Easy Way
Concierge Services for Your Staff Saves You Money?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman We all have chores and errands in our personal lives. Thinking about them, arranging them, and doing them often take time away … Read more about Concierge Services for Your Staff Saves You Money?
What I Learned about EMV Technology on My Summer Vacation
Follow @BarbaraWeltman I recently spent a week vacationing in the Canadian maritime provinces. Great trip, and a good learning experience when it … Read more about What I Learned about EMV Technology on My Summer Vacation
Number One Problem Facing Small Businesses: Big Government
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s what the 1,500 small business owners said in response to a survey reported in the NFIB. More specifically, 22% … Read more about Number One Problem Facing Small Businesses: Big Government
What IRS Statistics Say about Business Income
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The IRS's Statistics of Income Bulletin, Spring 2015 reports tax information for 2013. Overall it shows that the economy … Read more about What IRS Statistics Say about Business Income
Penalty Relief Deadline for Small Retirement Plans Approaching
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Small qualified retirement plans must file annual returns in the 5500 series with the U.S. Department of Labor or face … Read more about Penalty Relief Deadline for Small Retirement Plans Approaching
Another Step Forward for Crowdfunding
The JOBS Act of 2012 directed the SEC to create rules facilitating equity crowdfunding by small businesses. Essentially, this allows companies to … Read more about Another Step Forward for Crowdfunding
Quick Invoicing Increases Payment Odds
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Unless you get paid at the point of sale (POS), you have to bill for your goods or services and wait for payment. It’s my … Read more about Quick Invoicing Increases Payment Odds