2020 began on a note of high optimism for small businesses. The NFIB Small Business Economic Trends in January 2020 showed an optimism rating of … Read more about Not Like Last Year’s New Year’s Resolutions
Preparing for Economic Changes: Closing Your Books for 2020
2020 has come to an end. If you are still in business, congratulations. The statistics on small business closures are grim. Yelp found that 60% of … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Closing Your Books for 2020
Shoplifting: 5 Actions to Address the Problem
Last year, there were over a million shoplifting cases reported, with an average of $318 lost in each incident. But these are only the cases tracked … Read more about Shoplifting: 5 Actions to Address the Problem
High-Purpose Cultures for Small Businesses
A study has shown that CEOs who emphasize culture over other success metrics will thrive. This is a great message at a time when many small … Read more about High-Purpose Cultures for Small Businesses
What Does Partnership and LLC Status Mean from a Tax Statistics Perspective?
A profile of partnerships and LLCs from a tax perspective A partnership is not a taxpaying entity, but files an annual tax return, Form 1065, to … Read more about What Does Partnership and LLC Status Mean from a Tax Statistics Perspective?
Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other
It’s been reported that about 66% of all businesses plan to give year-end bonuses in 2020. But is this true for small businesses? Many have closed; … Read more about Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other
When Is It Time to Close a Business?
According to TrackTheRecovery.org, the number of small businesses that were open on November 16, 2020, as compared with January 1, 2020, decreased by … Read more about When Is It Time to Close a Business?
Answers to Year-End Tax Planning Questions
On November 3, 2020, I did a SCORE LIVE webinar on Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business (you can listen to a recording). Due to high attendance, … Read more about Answers to Year-End Tax Planning Questions
Preparing for Economic Changes: Added Costs of Doing Business
Economic change can result from any number of factors. The one most prominent now is the pandemic, which caused dramatic shifts in the business … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Added Costs of Doing Business
5 Ways Not to Waste Your Time and Efforts
Time is a precious commodity. If you are now working remotely and saving minutes or hours each day that you don’t have to commute, it’s still … Read more about 5 Ways Not to Waste Your Time and Efforts
Payroll Tax Issues for Remote Workers
Telework was a growing practice before the pandemic. With stay-at-home orders, the number of employees working remotely skyrocketed. Even as these … Read more about Payroll Tax Issues for Remote Workers
Business Responsibilities for Unclaimed Property
Each state has rules under which unclaimed property “escheats” to the state. This legal term means property is turned over to the state and the state … Read more about Business Responsibilities for Unclaimed Property
What to Consider Now as You Prepare Your 2021 Budget
It’s that time again...time to prepare your budget for the coming year. This is an annual chore that should not be overlooked or delayed. As noted in … Read more about What to Consider Now as You Prepare Your 2021 Budget
Preparing for Economic Changes: What’s Trending and Why It Matters to Your Business
Think back to when you started your business and perhaps worked out a business plan. It’s likely that many things have changed since then. New work … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: What’s Trending and Why It Matters to Your Business
Who Does Your Payroll and Why Does It Matter?
Many small businesses handle payroll in-house, but a growing number outsource this task to a third party. There are different types of payroll … Read more about Who Does Your Payroll and Why Does It Matter?
