These 10 red flags could lead to an IRS audit
The IRS audited close to a million tax returns in calendar year 2017. This was about .5% of the total returns filed. While this is a pretty small number of audits, being audited is no […]
How to get paid for your expertise, advice & other intangibles
Whether your business sells services, products or both, you know that a normal day includes speaking with many different clients solely to offer them bits and pieces of your knowledge and advice. This accessibility is […]
7 tips for making $30K on Airbnb
When Vincent Brue, 40, and his wife, Eve, 38, purchased their four-bedroom Long Branch, New Jersey home in 2010, they knew it offered a bit more space than they needed. But the couple, who work […]
9 super smart ways to use your tax refund
We’ve all heard the standard advice — pay down debt, build an emergency fund and change your withholdings if you’re getting a big refund. Assuming you have those things covered (you do, right?), here are […]
Franchise taxes: What small business owners need to know
Franchise taxes aren’t taxes on franchise businesses, as you may assume from the name. Instead, states require certain entities, such as corporations or limited liability companies, to pay a tax for the privilege of doing […]
Using industry analysis to crush your small business competition
Have you ever felt you were really, really good at something, then found yourself totally outpaced by someone who was way better? Whether we’re talking sports, school, business or who makes the best apple pie […]
11 of the most unusual (and coveted!) job benefits
Thinking outside the box to offer unusual job benefits can help employers build a cohesive work culture and a positive, productive workplace. On top of offering unique high-paying jobs, employers can also stand out by offering […]
How to stay compliant when paying international employees
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the world is experiencing a Fourth Industrial Revolution. Thanks to technology, human life, as we know it, is going through unprecedented change. “The resulting shifts and disruptions mean that […]
7 cheap places to live & work remotely
This doesn’t have to be just a fantasy; if you work for yourself or can get your employer to agree to let you telecommute, these countries and five others are the best places for remote […]
12 free online business courses entrepreneurs shouldn’t miss
As an entrepreneur, you likely have little time and even less money to invest in self-improvement. After all, you’re already dedicating every spare moment to building your business. Continuing education might be the last thing on […]