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Audit Vulnerability for Small Businesses

May 13, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

Audit Vulnerability for Small Businesses

The word “audit” can send chills down almost anyone’s spine. For small business owners, this scary prospect not only involves emotional stress, but … Read more about Audit Vulnerability for Small Businesses

COVID-19 Vaccination and Your Workplace

May 11, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

COVID-19 Vaccinations and Your Workplace

The federal government has told us that the more…and more quickly…people get COVID-19 vaccines, the faster the pandemic will disappear because of herd … Read more about COVID-19 Vaccinations and Your Workplace

Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

December 10, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

It’s been reported that about 66% of all businesses plan to give year-end bonuses in 2020. But is this true for small businesses? Many have closed; … Read more about Year-End Bonuses for a Year Like No Other

When Is It Time to Close a Business

December 8, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

When Is It Time to Close a Business?

According to TrackTheRecovery.org, the number of small businesses that were open on November 16, 2020, as compared with January 1, 2020, decreased by … Read more about When Is It Time to Close a Business?

Holiday Sales

October 15, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Holiday Sales Checklist

With the holiday shopping season underway (e.g., October 10 according to BRG, and Amazon Prime Day on October 13), small businesses should be sure to … Read more about Holiday Sales Checklist

Small Business Shops

July 7, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Profile of Small Business in 2020

The SBA’s Office of Advocacy has profiles of each state’s small businesses. The profiles report on the number of small businesses in each state, the … Read more about Profile of Small Business in 2020

Small Businesses Need Help

June 23, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Can Small Businesses Make a Come Back?

Thousands of small businesses have been seriously impacted by the pandemic. It’s been reported that more than 100,000 small businesses closed … Read more about Can Small Businesses Make a Come Back?

PPP Loan Changes

June 9, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Favorable Changes to PPP Loans

On June 3, the Senate by unanimous consent approved the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020 that the House passed on May 28, 2020, with a vote … Read more about Favorable Changes to PPP Loans

5 Reasons to Start a Business Now

May 28, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Start a Business

Yes, we’re in a recession. Yes, we’re still under COVID-related restrictions on how businesses must operate. But despite these negative concerns, … Read more about 5 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Start a Business

Paying Promptly - Aren't We Legally and Morally Obligated?

April 30, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Paying Promptly: Aren’t We Legally and Morally Obligated?

Just about everyone—individuals and businesses—is struggling with cash flow. They just don’t have money on hand, which means it’s difficult if not … Read more about Paying Promptly: Aren’t We Legally and Morally Obligated?

How?

April 23, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

How to Compassionately and Legally Break Promises to Your Staff

At the end of February 2020, the federal unemployment rate was 3.5%. At that time, business owners were looking for ways to attract and retain valued … Read more about How to Compassionately and Legally Break Promises to Your Staff

Small Businesses and 5 Big Surprises

April 21, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises

In just a couple of months, the small business landscape has dramatically changed, in some instances forever. The medical impact of COVID-19 continues … Read more about COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises

Tax Losses

April 16, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

What to Know about Tax Losses Due to COVID-19

Many small businesses likely will have losses for 2020. After the COVID-19 subsides, there may be some bounce back in business, but it probably won’t … Read more about What to Know about Tax Losses Due to COVID-19

Small business loan application

April 9, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

4 Steps to a Paycheck Protection Program Loan

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) allows small businesses to obtain loans that can be forgiven on a tax-free basis. There’s been tremendous … Read more about 4 Steps to a Paycheck Protection Program Loan

The CARES Act: What's in It for You

March 30, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

The CARES Act: What’s in It for You

This blog is solely focused on what the CARES Act provides for small businesses. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, … Read more about The CARES Act: What’s in It for You

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