I’m sure that most business owners make resolutions each year with the best of intentions. At the start of last year I listed 10 New Year’s … Read more about New! New Year’s Resolutions
Looking Back on Build Your Business Radio
The final broadcast of my radio show was this month, closing out 10 years of hosting a podcast on wsRadio called Build Your Business and then the … Read more about Looking Back on Build Your Business Radio
How to Classify Independent Workers When It Comes to Tax Time
Your business needs help. You engage a worker to meet this need. Be sure that you properly classify this worker — as an employee or independent … Read more about How to Classify Independent Workers When It Comes to Tax Time
What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means to You
On December 20, 2017, Congress passed the largest piece of tax legislation in many years. It makes dramatic changes for individuals and businesses. … Read more about What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means to You
Schedule a Coffee, Lunch, or other Meeting with…
As the year winds down, you may want to connect with certain people vital to your business. You can do this in person — have coffee, a lunch, or a … Read more about Schedule a Coffee, Lunch, or other Meeting with…
Sole Proprietorships Continue to Increase in Numbers and Profits
Each year the IRS releases statistics on various types of business entities, and looking at the numbers tells an interesting story. Recently released … Read more about Sole Proprietorships Continue to Increase in Numbers and Profits
Killing Tax Deductions for Bad Actions?
It’s been said that lawsuits are the cost of doing business. Individuals and businesses may be caught in bad behavior, but often these bad actors can … Read more about Killing Tax Deductions for Bad Actions?
Top 4 Year-End Actions to Address Now
Some businesses are in the midst of the holiday-selling season and are extremely busy, others may be experiencing a slow time because of the nature of … Read more about Top 4 Year-End Actions to Address Now
5 Lessons from Big Retailers
Just because you’re a small retailer doesn’t mean you have to act small. Large retailers have adopted certain practices that small retailers should … Read more about 5 Lessons from Big Retailers
What’s Your Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
With the media onslaught of reports about sexual attacks by and against famous people ranging from serious charges of rape, drugging, and underage … Read more about What’s Your Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
Every year on Thanksgiving I like to focus my blog on gratitude because I have so much to be grateful for. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of … Read more about Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
Planning an Office Holiday Party?
In the depths of the recession not too long ago, expenditures on a holiday party were nixed. Today, the holiday party is back. Last year, about 80% of … Read more about Planning an Office Holiday Party?
QSEHRA: A Health Coverage Solution for You?
Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRAs) allow small employers that don’t offer health coverage to reimburse employees for … Read more about QSEHRA: A Health Coverage Solution for You?
How Healthy Are Wellness Programs?
Wellness programs can enable employees to lose weight, stop smoking, learn about health risks, and more. So it’s a great idea for employers to … Read more about How Healthy Are Wellness Programs?
What the Proposed Tax Bill Means to Small Business Owners
On November 2, the House released its much-anticipated tax bill (H.R. 1 ) called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The measure has many moving parts and it’s … Read more about What the Proposed Tax Bill Means to Small Business Owners
