There are a lot of confusing statistics about the gig economy … the realm of workers for Uber, TaskRabbit, Upwork, or themselves. According to a … Read more about Is This the End of the Gig Economy?
Fraud in Your Workplace
Inventory is short, money is missing from the till, or you’re reimbursing an employee for bogus T&E costs. These are all examples of employee … Read more about Fraud in Your Workplace
Take Credit for Giving Paid Medical Leave
Federal law doesn’t make you pay employees who take family and medical leave. This is so even if you are required by the federal Family and Medical … Read more about Take Credit for Giving Paid Medical Leave
5 Things to Know About Business Travel
April 24, 2018, is the first ever National Business Traveler Day launched by Upside, a service for the DIY business traveler, and 23 other leading … Read more about 5 Things to Know About Business Travel
5 Things to Do for Your Business (and Yourself) with a Tax Refund
Most owners of small businesses have pass-through entities (e.g., sole proprietorships, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs) and report their share of … Read more about 5 Things to Do for Your Business (and Yourself) with a Tax Refund
Accountable Plans Revisited
Accountable plans are an IRS-approved way to reimburse employees for various business expenses in a tax-advantaged manner. Everyone wins … employees … Read more about Accountable Plans Revisited
5 Things to Know About Business Credit Cards
It’s probably no surprise to you that credit cards play an important role in financing for small businesses. During the Great Recession, they were … Read more about 5 Things to Know About Business Credit Cards
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Changing How We Do Business
Following enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there’s been much public discussion about tax rate changes, the 20%qualified business deduction for … Read more about How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Changing How We Do Business
Upgrade Your Equipment Now
Spring is a great time to clean house when it comes to your office equipment. Ditch old items in favor of new ones that will perform more efficiently … Read more about Upgrade Your Equipment Now
The State of Women-Owned Businesses
March is Women’s History Month and a good time to reflect on how women are doing in business. According to American Express’ 2017 State of Women-Owned … Read more about The State of Women-Owned Businesses
What to Do with Your Company’s Money
“Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are.” James W. Frick (VP at the University of … Read more about What to Do with Your Company’s Money
What Should You Pay Yourself?
As a small business owner, you run a business to create something, but you also need to support yourself. So deciding what to pay yourself is a … Read more about What Should You Pay Yourself?
Freelancers: Challenges and Solutions
According to Upwork’s Freelancing in America: 2017, 57.3 million Americans (36% of the U.S. workforce) are freelancing. Freelancers contribute an … Read more about Freelancers: Challenges and Solutions
Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
Unemployment is at record lows, the job participation rate is the best it’s been in years, and companies large and small are competing for workers to … Read more about Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
New Rules for Writing Off Equipment, Vehicles, and More
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made a variety of favorable changes in the rules for deducting the cost of buying certain items and making certain … Read more about New Rules for Writing Off Equipment, Vehicles, and More
