The topic of minimum wage is in the forefront to ensure that workers receive adequate compensation for the services they perform. For small business … Read more about How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
How and Why to Create a Routine
“Routine is a ground to stand on, a wall to retreat to; we cannot draw on our boots without bracing ourselves against it.” -- Henry David Thoreau The … Read more about How and Why to Create a Routine
When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
Many businesses focus on the impact that federal taxes have on their companies and their owners. But don’t overlook the impact of state taxes. In many … Read more about When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
To Retire or Not to Retire? That Is the Question
At least it’s the question for many baby boomers who are at or near normal retirement age. Millions of baby boomer business owners are facing this … Read more about To Retire or Not to Retire? That Is the Question
5 Important Business Lessons I Learned
Okay, so I’ve been in business since dinosaurs roamed the earth. I may not be as tech savvy as millennials, but I’ve kept up with necessary changes. … Read more about 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned
Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order freezing for 60 days various federal proposed regulations as well as those … Read more about Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
Recovery Strategies: Using Tax Credits to Hire and Retain Employees
“To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.” Doug Conant, former President and CEO of the Campbell Soup CompanyYour staff is your … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Using Tax Credits to Hire and Retain Employees
Review Your Green Business Practices
A new administration and new Congress are promising serious climate change legislation soon (the “Green New Deal”). In his inauguration speech, the … Read more about Review Your Green Business Practices
5 Last Minute Tips for W-2s and 1099s
The deadline for providing employees with their Form W-2 for 2020 and independent contractors who received at least $600 in 2020 with their … Read more about 5 Last Minute Tips for W-2s and 1099s
Recovery Strategies: 5 Issues for Long-Term Work-From-Home Policies
As has been our practice in the past couple of years, we’ve adopted a theme for a monthly blog. This year’s theme: Recovery strategies. When the … Read more about Recovery Strategies: 5 Issues for Long-Term Work-From-Home Policies
Company Support for Working Parents: Win-Win
According to a study by Maven and Great Places to Work, companies that provide support for employees with childcare responsibilities have 5.5 times … Read more about Company Support for Working Parents: Win-Win
Not Like Last Year’s New Year’s Resolutions
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 … Read more about Not Like Last Year’s New Year’s Resolutions
Preparing for Economic Changes: Closing Your Books for 2020
2020 has come to an end. If you are still in business, congratulations. The statistics on small business closures are grim. Yelp found that 60% of … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Closing Your Books for 2020
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: What’s in It for You?
On December 27, 2020, a massive new law was signed by the President to fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year 2021 (September 30, … Read more about Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: What’s in It for You?
Shoplifting: 5 Actions to Address the Problem
Last year, there were over a million shoplifting cases reported, with an average of $318 lost in each incident. But these are only the cases tracked … Read more about Shoplifting: 5 Actions to Address the Problem
