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What IRS Data Reveals About Small Businesses

May 7, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Find Out What IRS Data Reveals About Small Businesses

For many people, tax filing is becoming a distant memory for this year; April 15 has passed. But taxes are year-round for business owners. They deal … Read more about Find Out What IRS Data Reveals About Small Businesses

Pending Legislation Aimed at Small Business

February 8, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Pending Federal Legislation Aimed at Small Business

Politicians routinely claim they support small business, but legislation—or lack thereof—may show otherwise. Recently, the House Small Business … Read more about Pending Federal Legislation Aimed at Small Business

How Small Businesses Can Close the Pay Gap

January 19, 2024 / By Chamber of Commerce

How Small Businesses Can Close the Pay Gap

Nationwide, women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. That adds up to a difference of $11,165 between the average salaries of working men … Read more about How Small Businesses Can Close the Pay Gap

The Impact of Customer Reviews on Small Businesses

November 20, 2023 / By Jack Shaw

The Impact of Customer Reviews on Small Businesses

In today’s interconnected world, customer reviews have become fundamental in business evaluation. These are not just opinions or remarks. They are … Read more about The Impact of Customer Reviews on Small Businesses

Ways to Simplify Tax Recordkeeping

October 3, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Ways to Simplify Tax Recordkeeping

To claim deductions and credits for the business expenses you incur, you must have certain records, including the amount of your outlays. Without good … Read more about Ways to Simplify Tax Recordkeeping

Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag

June 27, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag

Numbers can paint a picture and recently released IRS statistics on sole proprietorships certainly do so. These stats are derived from Schedule C of … Read more about Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag

Tax Credit Transfers: What, How, When

May 30, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Tax Credit Transfers: What, How, When?

For many years, states have allowed taxpayers to transfer certain tax credits, effectively selling a tax break for cash. Now, federal tax law offers a … Read more about Tax Credit Transfers: What, How, When?

What Are Your Sentiments about AI?

May 16, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

What Are Your Sentiments about AI?

Artificial intelligence or AI, a term coined in 1956, is in the headlines every day. It’s been touted as the best thing to come along and the worst … Read more about What Are Your Sentiments about AI?

Protect Yourself from Audit Risk

May 9, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

How to Protect Yourself from Audit Risk

For most small business owners, the 2023 tax season is behind them. But with increased funding for the IRS to step up audits of small businesses, … Read more about How to Protect Yourself from Audit Risk

Federal Tax Legislation to Help Small Business

May 4, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Federal Tax Legislation Proposed to Help Small Businesses

The National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the oldest taxpayer advocacy organization in the U.S., said in a letter to the House Small Business Committee  in … Read more about Federal Tax Legislation Proposed to Help Small Businesses

FAQs on Small Business in 2023

May 2, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

FAQs on Small Businesses in 2023

Small Business Week 2023 runs from April 30 to May 6, so it’s a great time to be talking about small business. Often “small business” is a buzz word … Read more about FAQs on Small Businesses in 2023

Are You Properly Insured?

April 18, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Are You Properly Insured?

Insurance coverage is a must for businesses that hope to survive the impact of storms, fires, and other dramatic, unexpected events. There are certain … Read more about Are You Properly Insured?

Key Elements of a Winning Marketing Strategy

January 20, 2023 / By Annie Button

Key Elements of a Winning SME Marketing Strategy

A marketing strategy is essential for any small business or start-up, but it’s more than just writing out a few targets and hoping for the best. To … Read more about Key Elements of a Winning SME Marketing Strategy

How Important Is ESG for Small Businesses?

November 8, 2022 / By Barbara Weltman

How Important Is ESG to Small Businesses?

How does your company measure up when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance? For publicly-traded corporations, ESG is a … Read more about How Important Is ESG to Small Businesses?

Lining Up Your Employee Benefits for 2023

November 1, 2022 / By Barbara Weltman

Lining Up Your Employee Benefits Programs for 2023

Bank of America’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Report found employers play an important role in their employees’ financial wellness. Employees are stressed … Read more about Lining Up Your Employee Benefits Programs for 2023

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