National Holiday of Thanksgiving In the midst of the Civil War in 1863, by proclamation President Lincoln scheduled a national holiday of Thanksgiving.  Here’s an ...

Since 1863, Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving as a national holiday. It has come to mean a time when families get together and feast, when holiday ...

Recent graduates are facing the best job market in recent memory. The unemployment rate is at historic lows and many employers have openings they can’t ...

“Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are.” James W. Frick (VP ...

As a small business owner, you run a business to create something, but you also need to support yourself. So deciding what to pay yourself ...

When it comes to tax rules, there are many misconceptions among small business owners. While their CPAs likely will get things right when they complete ...

That’s the title of a book by Joe Carlen (A Brief History of Entrepreneurship), on the pioneers, profiteers, and racketeers who shaped our world. Published by ...

The vast majority of small business owners—most of whom report their share of business income on their personal returns—use paid preparers to complete and file ...

Follow @BarbaraWeltman A blog I read a few years ago said: “You are your business’ most important asset,” and I couldn’t agree more. When an ...

On Monday, July 16, Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and founder of FranklinCovey Co., died as the ...