Employers can easily be confused about their obligations under the Federal Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Act, state-paid family and medical leave … Read more about Understanding the Interplay Between Federal and State Leave Programs
Barbara Weltman
Humor in the Workplace: Enjoy the Benefits
“Humor Is Serious Business” is the title of an article that appeared last year in a Stanford Business Graduate School publication and it really hit … Read more about Humor in the Workplace: Enjoy the Benefits
Don’t Take Tax Advice from…
Several years ago, I was at a restaurant and a party of four at the next table were discussing IRA rollovers. I couldn’t help but overhear their … Read more about Don’t Take Tax Advice from…
SIMPLE IRAs Are Not So Simple in 2025
A Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) IRA plan is a cost-effective way for a small business to offer a meaningful retirement savings … Read more about SIMPLE IRAs Are Not So Simple in 2025
Regaining Focus in the Workplace
A study in Australia last year entitled Lost Focus: The Cost of Distraction on Productivity in the Modern Workplace found that 92% of employers … Read more about Regaining Focus in the Workplace
What to Do About Executive Orders Impacting Your Workplace
As of February 26, 2025, President Trump had signed 76 executive orders (EOs). A number of these orders have a direct or indirect impact on employers … Read more about What to Do About Executive Orders Impacting Your Workplace
Scaling Your Business by Embracing AI
Generative AI is defined as “deep-learning models that can generate high-quality text, images, and other content based on the data they were trained … Read more about Scaling Your Business by Embracing AI
What to Know About Audit Risk in 2025
Now that we’re at the height of the tax season, audits come to mind. Small businesses and owners who are audited may face time, considerable expense, … Read more about What to Know About Audit Risk in 2025
What’s Happening in Congress to Help Small Businesses
Many law changes, such as tax measures, that are being debated now in Congress will have an impact on small business. But there are some proposals … Read more about What’s Happening in Congress to Help Small Businesses
Women-Owned Businesses in 2025
March is Women’s History Month, which is a great time to consider the impact of women in businesses. According to a Wells Fargo’s 2024 Impact of … Read more about Women-Owned Businesses in 2025
What Can Small Businesses Do About E-Commerce Fraud?
If you sell items online, you’re vulnerable to fraudsters who use various methods to let you think you have sales only to see your money go out the … Read more about What Can Small Businesses Do About E-Commerce Fraud?
Scaling Your Business: Expanding Your Staff
Solopreneurs may be able to scale their business without having any employees. Depending on the type of business, they can outsource work to … Read more about Scaling Your Business: Expanding Your Staff
What a New Congress and a New Administration Mean for Small Business
The President and Congress are off and running with their agenda for change. How will small businesses fare in this flurry of activity? Likely some … Read more about What a New Congress and a New Administration Mean for Small Business
Increasing Productivity without Burning Out Your Employees
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, productivity is “a measure of economic performance that compares the amount of goods and services … Read more about Increasing Productivity without Burning Out Your Employees
Is Romance Back in the Office?
Valentines Day is always a good time to review business policies about dating. Return-to-office policies may mean more workplace romances. Is this a … Read more about Is Romance Back in the Office?
