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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 mean ... -
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 requirements/exemptions, benefits, and ... -
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 number ... -
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 the ... -
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 ... -
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 fraud. ... -
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 ... -
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 companies ... -
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 income on their personal tax ... -
Accountable Plans Revisited
Accountable plans are an IRS-approved way to reimburse employees for various business expenses in a tax-advantaged manner. Everyone wins … employees are not taxed on ...
