Something isn’t working. You did all the right things when you started your small business. You found a customer problem that needed to be solved, and you wrote a detailed business plan for your new […]
When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber fraud. But, there’s another way that they can siphon off […]
Does your tax return include all of your business expenses? If you’re self-employed and work out of your home, you may not be taking full advantage of the home office deduction. Figuring out the tax deduction […]
You want to trust people. You hired hard-working employees who have glowing references and you believe they are a large part of why your small business is so successful. But what if they’re also the […]
Ask any business owner about their top business challenge today, and we’d wager to say that it’s attracting and retaining employees. And, while there are a host of factors involved in keeping employees satisfied—from offering […]
While there are probably thousands of online marketplaces today, Etsy.com still corners the market when it comes to handmade goods and vintage items, as well as other arts and crafts. In fact, the site has […]
Trump’s tariffs. How many headlines have contained those words in the last few years? Before President Trump began publicly discussing tariffs in late 2017, did you at all consider the impact of tariffs on your business? […]
Don’t let the challenge of processing payroll overwhelm you. Filing your business taxes may be the most frustrating process in your business, and it becomes more complex as you add more staff. But, it doesn’t have to […]
As a new business owner looking to measure growth, you’ll quickly find that there is no “black and white” way to do so. Companies choose different methods to measure growth. If you consider growth as […]
Today’s business word of the day is “profitable.” According to the unabridged Merriam-Webster English Dictionary, the definition of profitable (prɑːfətəbəl) is, “affording profits: yielding advantageous returns or results.” Thesaurus.com provides some related words, including “beneficial,” “cost-effective,” and “fruitful.” […]