Trade shows provide an excellent opportunity to make your business’s presence known in your respective industry. These events give you the perfect … Read more about Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid at Trade Shows
How Being a Mom Prepared Me to Run a Business
Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, is an annual event to honor the sacrifices that mothers made for their children. For retailers, it’s an … Read more about How Being a Mom Prepared Me to Run a Business
Unconventional Women Entrepreneurs I Admire
It’s Women’s History Month so I’d be remiss if I failed to applaud the contributions of women to business. When we think of women entrepreneurs, it’s … Read more about Unconventional Women Entrepreneurs I Admire
Coronavirus: What It Means to Your Business
Pandemics—the worldwide spread of a new disease—have had profound effects on society and, as a result, on business. The current coronavirus is … Read more about Coronavirus: What It Means to Your Business
Preparing for a Recession
Why would you consider thinking about a recession when we’re in the middle of a boom economy? Because every boom is followed at some time by a bust. … Read more about Preparing for a Recession
10 Summertime Actions for Your Business – Video
When Hobby Activities Are Businesses
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released a report that chided the IRS for losing more than $70 million by not correctly … Read more about When Hobby Activities Are Businesses
Shakespeare on Business
April 23 is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. In his plays and sonnets, surprisingly he had a lot to say about … Read more about Shakespeare on Business
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
Now that Spring has arrived, it’s a good time to clean house. This action can make you more efficient and save you money as well. Your data How … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Business
Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?
One of the first pieces of advice I give to those just starting a business is to separate your personal and business finances. Set up a separate … Read more about Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?
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?
Hiring Practices: Does Age Really Matter?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The law prohibits job discrimination based on age, but we may harbor some preferences that influence our actions. A recent … Read more about Hiring Practices: Does Age Really Matter?
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
Why You Need to Stay in Your State’s Good Graces
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) are creatures of state law. While entity choices may have federal tax … Read more about Why You Need to Stay in Your State’s Good Graces
The Weather: Impact on Your Business
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Your location has a tremendous impact on the viability of certain businesses and conditions you experience. Regardless of … Read more about The Weather: Impact on Your Business
