The calendar says flu season is just around the corner. The national health emergency from COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023, but the illness is still … Read more about What Employers Should Know about Covid-19, Flu, and RSV
Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Your Business
May 11, 2023, marks the end of the public health emergency for COVID-19. Many businesses for months have been acting as if the pandemic was long since … Read more about Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Your Business
Second Anniversary of the COVID-19 National Emergency: What Small Business Has Learned
On March 13, 2020, the President declared COVID-19 to be a national emergency. This was the start of shutdowns and, according to the SBA’s Office of … Read more about Second Anniversary of the COVID-19 National Emergency: What Small Business Has Learned
Recovery Strategies: How to Resolve Contentious COVID-19-Related Matters
Joni Mitchell only looked at clouds, love, and life in her 1966 song “Both Sides Now.” In today’s post-pandemic culture, there are so many issues to … Read more about Recovery Strategies: How to Resolve Contentious COVID-19-Related Matters
Masking Policies: What’s a Business Owner to Do?
Update: On July 27, 2021, the CDC revised the masking guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals. The CDC advised that those fully vaccinated do not … Read more about Masking Policies: What’s a Business Owner to Do?
Legalese You Better Know Because of COVID-19
Legal terminology is bantered about among lawyers, but business owners should be aware of certain legal terms and how they may affect a company’s … Read more about Legalese You Better Know Because of COVID-19
Unanswered Business Questions for COVID-19
The number one question that businesses are asking about the pandemic is when it will end. No one has an answer. No one is even speculating about it. … Read more about Unanswered Business Questions for COVID-19
Using Software to Help You Make Do with Less
The pandemic has squeezed the resources of many businesses, forcing them to review their budgets and make cutbacks. Nonetheless, they must continue to … Read more about Using Software to Help You Make Do with Less
Practical Ideas for Changing Business Operations in a Post-COVID-19 World
Business as we knew it before COVID-19 will never be the same. Many things are changing in order for companies to operate safely…for their employees … Read more about Practical Ideas for Changing Business Operations in a Post-COVID-19 World
Working from Home Due to COVID-19: Tax Implications
If you are self-employed and conduct business from home, you may be eligible to take a home office deduction. There are strict tax rules governing … Read more about Working from Home Due to COVID-19: Tax Implications
5 COVID-19-Related Questions for Your 401(k) Plan
In response to statistics showing that only 53% of workers at companies with fewer than 100 employees were able to participate in a qualified … Read more about 5 COVID-19-Related Questions for Your 401(k) Plan
Paying Promptly: Aren’t We Legally and Morally Obligated?
Just about everyone—individuals and businesses—is struggling with cash flow. They just don’t have money on hand, which means it’s difficult if not … Read more about Paying Promptly: Aren’t We Legally and Morally Obligated?
Protecting Your Brand During COVID-19
The pandemic has been devastating to small businesses across the U.S. Main Street America reports that nearly 7.5 million small businesses are at risk … Read more about Protecting Your Brand During COVID-19
How to Compassionately and Legally Break Promises to Your Staff
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 valued … Read more about How to Compassionately and Legally Break Promises to Your Staff
COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises
In just a couple of months, the small business landscape has dramatically changed, in some instances forever. The medical impact of COVID-19 continues … Read more about COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises
