Follow @BarbaraWeltman On September 17, the Federal Reserve announced that it would not increase interest rates. There’s been no increase since the … Read more about Fed’s Decision on Rates: Impact on Small Businesses
Getting Ready for Chip Cards Revisited
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Last April, I wrote about getting ready for EMV cards. (EMV stands for Europay, Mastercard, Visa.) As a reminder, starting … Read more about Getting Ready for Chip Cards Revisited
Protecting Your Brand
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Michael Jordan sued a grocery store that used his image in a promotion without his permission. As a billionaire, he … Read more about Protecting Your Brand
Get Ready for Changes in Filing Deadlines and Extensions
Follow @BarbaraWeltman As a business owner, you face various tax filing requirements. Different dates apply for different tax forms. While the dates … Read more about Get Ready for Changes in Filing Deadlines and Extensions
Tax Deduction with No Cash Outlay?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s right! Usually you get a tax deduction only if you spend money on something for your business. But under a special rule … Read more about Tax Deduction with No Cash Outlay?
How to Get Entrepreneurship Moving
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The economy may be good for some sectors (the government reported that GDP increased an annual rate of 2.3 percent in the … Read more about How to Get Entrepreneurship Moving
Time Cards for Owners?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The time clock, which enables employers to verify the time employees start and leave the job, was invented in 1888 by … Read more about Time Cards for Owners?
Are You Going to Pay More for Broadband?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s the concern expressed by the SBA’s Office of Advocacy in a letter it sent to the Federal Communications Commission … Read more about Are You Going to Pay More for Broadband?
How Many Hours in Your Workweek?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Americans are hard workers, according to one article, with employees averaging 34.4 hours per week. This average includes … Read more about How Many Hours in Your Workweek?
Writing Off Certain Costs the Easy Way
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Business owners know that just about every expense translates into a tax write-off. But the when and how for a particular … Read more about Writing Off Certain Costs the Easy Way
Concierge Services for Your Staff Saves You Money?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman We all have chores and errands in our personal lives. Thinking about them, arranging them, and doing them often take time away … Read more about Concierge Services for Your Staff Saves You Money?
What I Learned about EMV Technology on My Summer Vacation
Follow @BarbaraWeltman I recently spent a week vacationing in the Canadian maritime provinces. Great trip, and a good learning experience when it … Read more about What I Learned about EMV Technology on My Summer Vacation
Number One Problem Facing Small Businesses: Big Government
Follow @BarbaraWeltman That’s what the 1,500 small business owners said in response to a survey reported in the NFIB. More specifically, 22% … Read more about Number One Problem Facing Small Businesses: Big Government
What IRS Statistics Say about Business Income
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The IRS's Statistics of Income Bulletin, Spring 2015 reports tax information for 2013. Overall it shows that the economy … Read more about What IRS Statistics Say about Business Income
Penalty Relief Deadline for Small Retirement Plans Approaching
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Small qualified retirement plans must file annual returns in the 5500 series with the U.S. Department of Labor or face … Read more about Penalty Relief Deadline for Small Retirement Plans Approaching
