Veterans Day, which originally was fixed to commemorate the Armistice for World War I but later became a day to honor veterans of all wars, is … Read more about Work Opportunity Credit for Hiring Veterans: 10 Things to Know
The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
A recent survey from OfficeTeam found some astounding statistics regarding boredom in the workplace: Professionals said they were bored on … Read more about The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
Getting Ready for Your 2018 Retirement Plan: Changes Ahead
Whether you already have a qualified retirement plan in place or are thinking of starting one for 2018, now is a good time to familiarize yourself … Read more about Getting Ready for Your 2018 Retirement Plan: Changes Ahead
Opioid Crisis and Small Business
It seems no family, no community, and no business is untouched by the opioid crisis. HHS reports that in 2015 there were more than 70,000 deaths and … Read more about Opioid Crisis and Small Business
Tax Deductions for Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity describes measures you take to protect your computer and information from unauthorized access. Concerns about cybersecurity are … Read more about Tax Deductions for Cybersecurity
Tax Developments for Farmers
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are over 2 million farms in the U.S. The vast majority are small farms, which means they’re … Read more about Tax Developments for Farmers
Your Obligation to Employees during Emergency Shutdowns
The hurricanes got me thinking … do employers have to pay their staff during the period that a company is shut down? Hurricanes aren’t the only … Read more about Your Obligation to Employees during Emergency Shutdowns
Get Small Business Health Insurance Fast
This is a sponsored post by UnitedHealthcare. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Buying health coverage is increasingly important in this tight … Read more about Get Small Business Health Insurance Fast
Reimbursing Employees for Business Travel
If your employees go out of town on company business, likely the company is picking up the tab. From a tax perspective, there are certain ways to do … Read more about Reimbursing Employees for Business Travel
Big Data and Small Business
According to Dictionary.com, big data is consists of “billions or trillions of records that are so vast and complex that they require new and powerful … Read more about Big Data and Small Business
Sharing Good Ideas
When I started Big Ideas for Small Business, Inc. more than 17 years ago, it was for the purpose of publishing information for small business owners. … Read more about Sharing Good Ideas
Handling Plan Loans
Shakespeare said in Hamlet “neither a borrower nor a lender be,” but he didn’t know about 401(k) plans and their ability to offer easy terms for … Read more about Handling Plan Loans
New Way to Shop for Health Care Coverage
This is a sponsored post by UnitedHealthcare. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The status of the Affordable Care Act is up in the air and … Read more about New Way to Shop for Health Care Coverage
Payment Card Security: How Do You Measure Up?
Equifax recently experienced a data breach that impacted an estimated 143 million people. If it can happen to Equifax, it can happen to any business. … Read more about Payment Card Security: How Do You Measure Up?
The Forgotten Estimated Taxes
Estimated taxes aren’t a separate liability but rather a way of paying taxes throughout the year in four installments. The third estimated tax payment … Read more about The Forgotten Estimated Taxes
