Who pays the price when workplace theft occurs? Business owners bear the brunt, either directly or through escalating insurance premiums. By following … Read more about Workplace Theft and How Your Business Can Address It
What to Do About Executive Orders Impacting Your Workplace
As of February 26, 2025, President Trump had signed 76 executive orders (EOs). A number of these orders have a direct or indirect impact on employers … Read more about What to Do About Executive Orders Impacting Your Workplace
What’s Happening in Congress to Help Small Businesses
Many law changes, such as tax measures, that are being debated now in Congress will have an impact on small business. But there are some proposals … Read more about What’s Happening in Congress to Help Small Businesses
What Can Small Businesses Do About E-Commerce Fraud?
If you sell items online, you’re vulnerable to fraudsters who use various methods to let you think you have sales only to see your money go out the … Read more about What Can Small Businesses Do About E-Commerce Fraud?
What a New Congress and a New Administration Mean for Small Business
The President and Congress are off and running with their agenda for change. How will small businesses fare in this flurry of activity? Likely some … Read more about What a New Congress and a New Administration Mean for Small Business
Looking Back on 2024: What’s Changed for Small Businesses?
LATEST UPDATE: On December 23, 2024, a federal appellate court lifted a nationwide preliminary injunction on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) … Read more about Looking Back on 2024: What’s Changed for Small Businesses?
In-House Training for Your Employees Entails More
Employers know they must train employees to do their jobs well. That goes without saying. But employers also should train employees in other ways to … Read more about In-House Training for Your Employees Entails More
What Should Congress Do About the QBI Deduction?
The qualified small business income (QBI) deduction, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as a way for owners of pass-through entities to get … Read more about What Should Congress Do About the QBI Deduction?
Politics in the Workplace: Role of Employers
If you’re listening to the media and social media, you’re bound to hear “this is the most important election of our lifetime.” Whether or not this is … Read more about Politics in the Workplace: Role of Employers
50 Years of ERISA: What It Means for Your Business
To most business owners, the term “ERISA” may not be known, although it’s ABC to tax and benefits pros. ERISA has likely had an impact on you and your … Read more about 50 Years of ERISA: What It Means for Your Business
Regulations Impacting Your Business Update: Where Things Stand Now
In May 2024, I posted a blog on several recently issued federal regulations that could affect your business. Since posting the blog, there have been … Read more about Regulations Impacting Your Business Update: Where Things Stand Now
What Small Business Owners Should Know About Domestic Abuse
Small business owners want a safe and supportive work environment for their staff. One disrupter is domestic abuse, the effects of which do not stop … Read more about What Small Business Owners Should Know About Domestic Abuse
5 New Federal Regulations and Your Business
Each year, about 3,000 to 4,500 new federal regulations are issued. They touch on numerous matters; not all affect small businesses, but many do. Ten … Read more about 5 New Federal Regulations and Your Business
Serious Driving Problems and Ways for Prevention
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to confront problematic driving actions and the policies and practices to … Read more about Serious Driving Problems and Ways for Prevention
Are You Liable for Data Breaches?
Data breaches—from hackers or insiders—can leak sensitive information about customers and employees. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center … Read more about Are You Liable for Data Breaches?
