One hundred and ten years ago, a girl was born in Queens, New York, and grew up there, like me. She would go on to found, with her husband Joseph … Read more about Estee Lauder, Inspirational Entrepreneur
7 Deadly Sins for Small Business Owners
Pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed, sloth ... the 7 deadly sins that the Catholic Church warned against in the middle ages. It’s easy to see … Read more about 7 Deadly Sins for Small Business Owners
Why Employees’ Opinions Matter and How to Get Feedback
With unemployment at historic lows, the job market now is tight. It’s so tight that the NFIB August 2018 report found that a quarter of all small … Read more about Why Employees’ Opinions Matter and How to Get Feedback
Profile of Nonemployer Businesses
Small businesses fall into two categories: those with employees and those without employees. The SBA’s Office of Advocacy has released … Read more about Profile of Nonemployer Businesses
Lessons from September 11th
It’s been 17 years since terrorists drove planes into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. The devastation to the lives of families of those who died, … Read more about Lessons from September 11th
Do You Have a Will?
Music legend Aretha Franklin died in August at the age of 76 but didn’t leave a will. The same is true for Prince, who died in 2016. Do you have … Read more about Do You Have a Will?
Ideas for End of Summer Planning
While summer doesn’t officially end until September 22, the end of August and the Labor Day weekend make it feel like summer is over. Now is a great … Read more about Ideas for End of Summer Planning
Terminating Your S Election?
The flat 21% tax rate on the profits of a C corporation has left many S corporations thinking about revoking their election. Certainly for some S … Read more about Terminating Your S Election?
Back-to-School Help for Your Employees
Now is the time to be thinking about education, as millions of children return to school from their summer vacations. For employers, this is a great … Read more about Back-to-School Help for Your Employees
What You Should Know about the Streamlined Sales Tax
The Streamlined Sales Tax is an organization that started in 2000 with the goal of finding solutions for the complexity in state sales tax systems. … Read more about What You Should Know about the Streamlined Sales Tax
Small Businesses Are Unprepared for Disaster
That’s the finding of a recent poll from Insureon and Manta -- "Small businesses are unprepared for disaster." Sixty-one percent of small business … Read more about Small Businesses Are Unprepared for Disaster
Your Sideline Business Better Be for Profit
That’s the admonition to those with or considering a sideline activity if you want good tax results -- "Your sideline business better be for … Read more about Your Sideline Business Better Be for Profit
Killing the Pink Tax
The “pink tax” isn’t a tax levied by the government. It’s the markup of goods and services charged to women versus men for comparable goods and … Read more about Killing the Pink Tax
3 Big Reasons to Rethink Retirement Plans
Qualified retirement plans aren’t just for large corporations. There are a number of compelling reasons for small businesses to consider adopting a … Read more about 3 Big Reasons to Rethink Retirement Plans
5 Women’s Birthdays to Celebrate in August
Certain women from the past have had a tremendous impact on our lives. Here are 5 outstanding women who were born in the month of August and I’d like … Read more about 5 Women’s Birthdays to Celebrate in August
