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Security Improvements for Small Businesses

August 25, 2021 / By Shannon Flynn

5 Big Security Improvements for Small Businesses

Cybersecurity isn’t just for big companies. While small businesses may not be as tempting targets for cybercriminals, they have comparatively more to … Read more about 5 Big Security Improvements for Small Businesses

Raising Your Prices Now

August 24, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

What About Raising Your Prices Now?

Supply chain shortages. Inflation (which grew in May at an annualized rate of 5%). Higher wages to fill job openings (up in April and May at an … Read more about What About Raising Your Prices Now?

Business Vehicle Tax Considerations

August 19, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Need a Business Vehicle? Tax Considerations to Factor into Your Choices

Are you thinking about getting a car, truck, or van now? Hybrid or electric-powered vehicle? Buy or lease a vehicle? And in who’s name (the owner or … Read more about Need a Business Vehicle? Tax Considerations to Factor into Your Choices

Updates Needed Now

August 12, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Running Behind on those Updates? What You’ll Want to Know Now

The pandemic has been such a strain on many small business owners that some matters have been pushed into the “do it later” file. Now’s the time to … Read more about Running Behind on those Updates? What You’ll Want to Know Now

Employee Retention Ideas

August 10, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Golden Handcuffs: Low-Cost Employee Retention Ideas

It’s been reported that 25% of employees want to seek new employment following the pandemic and that 52% are thinking of changing the type of jobs to … Read more about Golden Handcuffs: Low-Cost Employee Retention Ideas

5 Ways Inflation May Impact Your Business

August 3, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Ways Inflation May Impact Your Business

For the past decade, inflation has been very modest (only 1.23% in 2020, 1.81% in 2019, and 2.44% in 2018). But things are changing. In June, the … Read more about 5 Ways Inflation May Impact Your Business

Fiber Broadband and Business

August 2, 2021 / By Joanna Cawood

5 Ways Fiber Broadband Will Benefit Your Business

Broadband internet is integral to modern life, and no less important to modern businesses. Connectivity is key to the smooth operation of most … Read more about 5 Ways Fiber Broadband Will Benefit Your Business

Signing Bonuses and Other Employee Benefits

July 29, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Signing Bonuses and Other Benefits to Lure Employees

According to the NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index for June 2021, a labor shortage remains the big challenge for small businesses. The numbers tell … Read more about Signing Bonuses and Other Benefits to Lure Employees

Income Tax Credits

July 27, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Slash Your Federal Tax Bill with Income Tax Credits

A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of tax liability. During COVID-19, much attention has been focused on employment tax credits for paid … Read more about Slash Your Federal Tax Bill with Income Tax Credits

The New Frontier: Business Opportunities

July 22, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

The New Frontier: Business Opportunities, Taxes, and More

Living on the Eastern coast of Florida, I have the ability to view many of the space launches from Cape Canaveral. They are easily viewed from my … Read more about The New Frontier: Business Opportunities, Taxes, and More

Crafting A Contingency Plan

July 15, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Recovery Strategies: Crafting a Contingency Plan

It feels like the pandemic is over, with businesses opening at regular capacity in most states. But the future is uncertain. There could be another … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Crafting a Contingency Plan

Protecting Company Information

July 13, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Protecting Your Company Information from Ransomware and Other Attacks

Your company information is vital. This information includes financial data, trade secrets, confidential employee and customer information, and more. … Read more about Protecting Your Company Information from Ransomware and Other Attacks

Revisions to Your Drug Policy for Marijuana

July 8, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

New Revisions to Your Drug Policy for Marijuana

This area of the law is changing rapidly and making it challenging for employers to fix their workplace polices. A year ago, our blog addressed many … Read more about New Revisions to Your Drug Policy for Marijuana

Home Office

July 1, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Easy No- and Low-Cost Ways to Spiff Up Your Home Office

More and more people are working from home. The pandemic introduced many workers and business owners to this environment and, with the ebbing of … Read more about 10 Easy No- and Low-Cost Ways to Spiff Up Your Home Office

Tips for Tweeting

June 29, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Tips for Tweeting: Who, What, When, Why, and How

The journalist’s guidelines—the 5 W’s (plus 6 if you include how)—are useful in covering all your bases for just about any activity. If your business … Read more about Tips for Tweeting: Who, What, When, Why, and How

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