Predictive scheduling laws, also referred to as fair workweek legislation or secure scheduling, require employers to give advance notice to employees … Read more about What Predictive Scheduling Means to Small Businesses
Should You Buy Cyber Liability Coverage?
According to a report earlier this year, over three-quarters of data breaches occur at companies with fewer than 100 employees. The average cost of a … Read more about Should You Buy Cyber Liability Coverage?
Regulation Rollbacks: What You Need to Know
Government regulations are under fire, and for good reason. There were 3,853 regulations in the Federal Register in 2016, of which 629 were … Read more about Regulation Rollbacks: What You Need to Know
The Gig Economy and Its Impact on Your Company
There is an estimated 54 to 68 million Americans — 20% to 30% of the working population — now working “on-demand” as contractors and freelancers, … Read more about The Gig Economy and Its Impact on Your Company
Advancing Funds to Your Corporation: Loans or Capital Contributions?
Many small businesses depend on infusions of cash from their owners in order to meet cash flow needs or finance expansion plans. The infusions can be … Read more about Advancing Funds to Your Corporation: Loans or Capital Contributions?
Tax Safe Harbors for Small Businesses
There are a number of so-called safe harbors that businesses can use to simplify their tax lives. Unfortunately, understanding these safe harbors can … Read more about Tax Safe Harbors for Small Businesses
What to Do Now About Your 401k Plan
Many small businesses have 401(k) plans in place to help employees save for retirement. And even solo entrepreneurs may use such tax-advantaged … Read more about What to Do Now About Your 401k Plan
Getting Health Coverage for 2017
The last quarter of the year is packed with activities for a small business owner, including year-end planning and budgeting for next year. One … Read more about Getting Health Coverage for 2017
Your Company’s Social Responsibility
What are you doing for others and why does it matter? The question of social responsibility has always been a concern to small businesses that are … Read more about Your Company’s Social Responsibility
Think Now about Disaster Preparedness
With the 2016 hurricane season under way until November 1, now’s a good time for you to review how ready your business is to face a storm or other … Read more about Think Now about Disaster Preparedness
News from the Supreme Court
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Each year the Supreme Court weighs in on only a limited number of cases. Two cases this year are of interest to small … Read more about News from the Supreme Court
The Weather: Impact on Your Business
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Your location has a tremendous impact on the viability of certain businesses and conditions you experience. Regardless of … Read more about The Weather: Impact on Your Business
Economy Better but Small Businesses Aren’t Hiring
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Various economic indicators continue to show that the U.S. economy is getting stronger: GDP is up, unemployment claims are … Read more about Economy Better but Small Businesses Aren’t Hiring
