“What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork,” said Pearl Bailey. Of course, she was right. But the government doesn’t see it that … Read more about Record Retention: When Is Enough?
Salary History: Can You Ask?
What about a job applicant's salary history? Labor Day is the time to celebrate the American worker. One of the issues that has come to the forefront … Read more about Salary History: Can You Ask?
Make Your Holiday Plans Now
Holiday sales are expected to grow, so be prepared If you’re planning to take a vacation or travel to see family at holiday time, it’s a good idea to … Read more about Make Your Holiday Plans Now
Is Bitcoin Right for Your Business?
Introducing Bitcoin Bitcoin, which began in 2008, has entered the vernacular. It’s not the only virtual currency out there, but it’s the one that … Read more about Is Bitcoin Right for Your Business?
Business Etiquette 101
What does "business etiquette" mean? Business etiquette is an umbrella term that includes not only business manners in the workplace (including … Read more about Business Etiquette 101
The Minimum Wage Conundrum: What Can You Do?
Small businesses consider their options in the face of rising minimum wage rates Currently, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 hour. But many states … Read more about The Minimum Wage Conundrum: What Can You Do?
What Are ARPs and How Do they Work?
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule that will expand accessibility of affordable retirement plans to small businesses. The rule, which … Read more about What Are ARPs and How Do they Work?
10 Things to Know about Bonus Depreciation
To run your business efficiently, you need good equipment and machinery. You may want to add to or replace what you have now. Newer versions usually … Read more about 10 Things to Know about Bonus Depreciation
Are You Engaged in Social Entrepreneurship?
What is social entrepreneurship? According to Shopify, social entrepreneurship is doing business for a social cause. It could be called altruistic … Read more about Are You Engaged in Social Entrepreneurship?
Developing Leadership Qualities: Grit
Is Grit a Vital Leadership Quality? Several months ago I read Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance by Angela Lee Duckworth, Ph.D. and a … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities: Grit
Can You Make Workers Sign Non-Compete Agreements?
A non-compete agreement is a contract between a company and an employee, barring the employee from “competing” with the company when he or she leaves … Read more about Can You Make Workers Sign Non-Compete Agreements?
QBI Deduction and Tax Savings
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Created a New Type of Deduction—the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction This deduction is designed to lower the … Read more about QBI Deduction and Tax Savings
Small Businesses Get RESPECT
A New Law Ensures RESPECT for Small Businesses Until now, the IRS has been able to seize funds from small business owners’ bank accounts if they came … Read more about Small Businesses Get RESPECT
Is Your Website ADA Compliant for the Visually Impaired?
There are more than 25 million people in the U.S. with visual impairment. Unless your website has the requisite features to enable the visually … Read more about Is Your Website ADA Compliant for the Visually Impaired?
Another Healthcare Acronym Arrives – How Does it Compare?
ICHRAs versus QSEHRAs Small employers, which are those not subject to the employer mandate because they have fewer than 50 full-time and full-time … Read more about Another Healthcare Acronym Arrives – How Does it Compare?
