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
Health Coverage for Your Business: Debunking 5 Myths
Businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees are exempt from the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"). However, even … Read more about Health Coverage for Your Business: Debunking 5 Myths
Are You Ready for EMVs?
No, this is not a brand of car or model type. EMVs, which stands for Europay, MasterCard, and Visa, is a chip-and-pin technology for credit/debit … Read more about Are You Ready for EMVs?
Partnerships and LLCs: A Tax Perspective
Follow @BarbaraWeltman As in the case of sole proprietorships, the tax statistics on partnerships (including limited liability companies that file … Read more about Partnerships and LLCs: A Tax Perspective
Be Frugal to Become More Profitable: 25 Ways to Save
Benjamin Franklin stated in Poor Richard's Alamanack that "a penny saved is a penny earned" (the original use of the phrase precedes Franklin's … Read more about Be Frugal to Become More Profitable: 25 Ways to Save
What to Do About Sec. 179 Uncertainty
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Here’s the catch-22 for businesses: in order to increase their capital good, equipment is necessary, but to get the equipment, … Read more about What to Do About Sec. 179 Uncertainty
What to Do with Savings from Declining Gas Prices: 5 Options
You've undoubtedly noticed that the price at the pump is dramatically lower (the lowest it's been since October 2010). The price drop means more money … Read more about What to Do with Savings from Declining Gas Prices: 5 Options
5 Financial and Tax Planning Things to Do Right Now
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The clock is ticking and the year is winding down. Don’t let December 31 take you by surprise. Act now to solidify your … Read more about 5 Financial and Tax Planning Things to Do Right Now
Budgeting for 2015
It's that time again when most businesses start to create their budgets for the coming year. To do this, you need to estimate where you think various … Read more about Budgeting for 2015
How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
With Labor Day behind us, some people may be thinking that being a worker is not as rewarding as being a business owner. They may also be asking … Read more about How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
4 Things to Know about Health Insurance for 2015
While small businesses aren't required by federal law to have coverage for their staff, most want to offer coverage if they are financially able to do … Read more about 4 Things to Know about Health Insurance for 2015
A Minimum Wage Increase and Small Business
The federal government raised the minimum wage that federal contractors must pay to its workers and the Administration is pushing for a national … Read more about A Minimum Wage Increase and Small Business
Rising Interest Rates and Your Business
The Federal Reserve has indicated that rates will be rising, albeit very slowly. What do rising interest rates mean for you?BorrowingThe most obvious … Read more about Rising Interest Rates and Your Business
