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 ...

The economy consistently changes. Sure, the current pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and an economic downturn for many businesses. At the same time, the current ...

At the end of February 2020, the federal unemployment rate was 3.5%. At that time, business owners were looking for ways to attract and retain ...

Each year, February 14 presents a challenge for business owners. How much celebrating should be encouraged or barred? What dating policies are in place or ...

Business owners who are self-employed usually pay their taxes in four estimated tax payments for the year. The final installment for 2019 is due on ...

While few keep them, it doesn’t stop us from making them every year. Here are my 10 favorites for business owners. (This is an expanded ...

The value of an ownership interest in a business may be worth a lot by the time an owner dies. For heirs, whether this interest ...

Self-employed individuals Self-employed individuals are sole proprietors, independent contractors, partners, and members of limited liability companies. They’re business owners. They’re not employees, they don’t receive ...

George Bernard Shaw said: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” Being able to change your mind is a quality of good leadership. ...

It is commonly accepted wisdom that tax rules are complicated. This belief is well supported by the conflicting tax rules that apply to business owners, ...