According to survey results from Staples, more than half of small business owners view tax preparation as complicated and, surprisingly, nearly 50% … Read more about Tax Preparation Challenges for Small Businesses
What the Proposed Tax Bill Means to Small Business Owners
On November 2, the House released its much-anticipated tax bill (H.R. 1 ) called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The measure has many moving parts and it’s … Read more about What the Proposed Tax Bill Means to Small Business Owners
The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
A recent survey from OfficeTeam found some astounding statistics regarding boredom in the workplace: Professionals said they were bored on … Read more about The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
Sharing Good Ideas
When I started Big Ideas for Small Business, Inc. more than 17 years ago, it was for the purpose of publishing information for small business owners. … Read more about Sharing Good Ideas
Disaster Brings Loss — Rebuilding Brings Benefits
September is National Preparedness Month, so on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria it seems appropriate to review what disasters mean to … Read more about Disaster Brings Loss — Rebuilding Brings Benefits
Legislative Initiatives and their Impact on Small Businesses
There is considerable attention on major bills in Washington that surely will impact small businesses, such as health care and tax reform. But there … Read more about Legislative Initiatives and their Impact on Small Businesses
Tax Planning for Your Business in this Uncertain Period
Congress is aiming for a tax bill to be enacted before Thanksgiving. It’s unclear what will be in the bill and when the provisions will be effective. … Read more about Tax Planning for Your Business in this Uncertain Period
Technology or Talent: Where to Put Your Dollars
The media is flooded with stories on Artificial Intelligence (AI), some with dire predictions that it will soon eliminate a staggering number of jobs. … Read more about Technology or Talent: Where to Put Your Dollars
What’s Your Moon Landing?
On July 20, 1969, the U.S. space program put men on the moon. This was just a little over eight years after Alan Shepard became the first American to … Read more about What’s Your Moon Landing?
Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
Long before there were politicians (of any like), there were merchants, lawyers, farmers, and other entrepreneurs who got together in Philadelphia 241 … Read more about Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
Workless Weekends: What and How to Make Them Happen
Small business owners may find it challenging to disengage from their business activities. According to a finding a few years ago from the Alternative … Read more about Workless Weekends: What and How to Make Them Happen
Defining Small Business for Tax Reform Purposes
“Small business owners” are part of the tax reform conversation that is underway, but what does this term mean? The Treasury’s Office of Tax Analysis … Read more about Defining Small Business for Tax Reform Purposes
Getting Health Coverage for 2017
The last quarter of the year is packed with activities for a small business owner, including year-end planning and budgeting for next year. One … Read more about Getting Health Coverage for 2017
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2017
I’m proud to say it’s the 23rd year of the original publication, and it’s all new for 2016 returns and year-round tax planning. As had been my … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2017
Beware: Regulations Are Coming
It’s not uncommon for an outgoing President to take last licks on regulations he favors. This has been the normal practice for both Democratic and … Read more about Beware: Regulations Are Coming
