One of the first pieces of advice I give to those just starting a business is to separate your personal and business finances. Set up a separate … Read more about Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?
White-Collar Crime and Your Business
White-collar crime usually refers to any crimes that occur in the workplace, including employee theft and embezzlement (also referred to as … Read more about White-Collar Crime and Your Business
Employers on the Cusp of Being Large: What to Do Now for ACA
Are you an applicable large employer (ALE) subject to the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? If you have 10 employees, you know … Read more about Employers on the Cusp of Being Large: What to Do Now for ACA
Mileage Tracking for Greater Tax Savings
Likely you’ve already amassed the records needed for tax return preparation this year. Perhaps you’ve seen that there have been missed opportunities … Read more about Mileage Tracking for Greater Tax Savings
SEPs: IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs
As qualified retirement plans go, a SEP, which stands for Simplified Employee Pension, has a lot going for it. You can save substantial sums and take … Read more about SEPs: IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs
What the President’s Budget Proposals Mean for Small Businesses
Last week the President released his proposals for the government’s 2017 fiscal year. The budget includes new spending as well as new revenue ideas. … Read more about What the President’s Budget Proposals Mean for Small Businesses
Office Romances: What Can and Should You Do About This
As we approach Valentine’s Day, many of our thoughts turn to hearts and flowers. But it’s also a time to think about the implications of office … Read more about Office Romances: What Can and Should You Do About This
What Perks Do You Offer?
A survey by Glassdoor looked at 50 fringe benefits offers by employers and found some surprising, as well as not so surprising, results. The big … Read more about What Perks Do You Offer?
Super Bowl 50 and Office Pools
Betting this year on the outcome of Super Bowl 50 is expected to reach $4.2 billion (up from $116 million last year). Are office pools good or bad … Read more about Super Bowl 50 and Office Pools
Hiring Challenges: The Real Story
According to Wasp Barcode’s State of Small Business Report, which was released late last month, 50% of small business owners said that hiring was … Read more about Hiring Challenges: The Real Story
Estate Planning for Your Business: Don’t Delay
According to a Kent State’s Succession Planning Workshop in 2012, more than 70% of privately-owned businesses will change hands within the next two … Read more about Estate Planning for Your Business: Don’t Delay
New Tax Rules for Business — Part 4 (S Corporations)
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which was signed into law on December 18, 2015, extends permanently or temporarily many … Read more about New Tax Rules for Business — Part 4 (S Corporations)
Higher Interest Rates and Your Business
Last December, the Federal Reserve announced that it was raising the Federal Funds Rate (the rate at which banks borrow money from each other … Read more about Higher Interest Rates and Your Business
New Tax Rules for Business — Part 3 (Research Credit)
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which was signed into law on December 18, 2015, extends permanently or temporarily many … Read more about New Tax Rules for Business — Part 3 (Research Credit)
Breaking Up Isn’t Hard to Do When an Owner Wants Out
When you go into business with others, things don’t always work out as anticipated. Co-owners can disagree about the direction of the business and, as … Read more about Breaking Up Isn’t Hard to Do When an Owner Wants Out
