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
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, 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
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 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
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
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: 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
Business Lessons from My Dad
Father’s Day is a few days away and this day reminds me of the business lessons I learned from my dad at the dinner table each day while I was growing … Read more about Business Lessons from My Dad
Recovery Strategies: Adapting to the New Normal
The NFIB Monthly Small Business Survey shows that optimism has returned. As the economy opens up, businesses face new challenges that didn’t exist … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Adapting to the New Normal
Recovery Strategies: Relaxing COVID-19-Related Practices?
On May 13, 2021, the CDC updated its mask guidelines, saying that fully-vaccinated people can resume activities they did prior to the pandemic and … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Relaxing COVID-19-Related Practices?
Your Business Checkup
In the past year, much focus has been given to the physical health of employees, customers, and everyone else. This continues to be an ongoing … Read more about Your Business Checkup
Earth Day 2021 and Your Business
Long before climate change entered the vernacular, environmentalism was alive and well. Earth Day started more than 50 years ago to raise awareness of … Read more about Earth Day 2021 and Your Business
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade,” said … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Business
American Rescue Plan Act: What It Means to You
A $1.9 trillion measure —the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) —was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The key feature of the new law, also referred to … Read more about American Rescue Plan Act: What It Means to You
