small business
You’ve Just Sold Your Business for Millions. Now What?
You’ve Just Sold Your Business for Millions. Now What?
Financial and life decisions often become more complex – not less – after selling. Here are ways to maximize your profits from the sale while enjoying…
October 21, 2021
You May Get a Raise in 2022
You May Get a Raise in 2022
In a strengthening labor market, businesses are paying more to attract and retain employees.
October 4, 2021
Want to Sell Your Business to Beat 2022 Tax Increases? Consider Charitable ‘Bunching’
Want to Sell Your Business to Beat 2022 Tax Increases? Consider Charitable ‘Bunching’
You could be facing quite a tax bill if you sell your business, especially if capital gains taxes rise. One tool to soften that blow could involve the…
September 30, 2021
Before You Sign Up for Health Insurance at Work, Read This
Before You Sign Up for Health Insurance at Work, Read This
It’s open enrollment time at workplaces across the country – for health insurance as well as a bevy of other benefits. Here are four tips to help navi…
September 23, 2021
Hey, Entrepreneurs: This is NOT the Way to Solicit Money from Investors!
Hey, Entrepreneurs: This is NOT the Way to Solicit Money from Investors!
Getting money for your hot start-up idea the wrong way can get you into hot water. Do some research before you take money from friends or other potent…
September 15, 2021
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10 Things Every Worker Needs to Know About the W-4 Form
10 Things Every Worker Needs to Know About the W-4 Form
Anyone who has started a new job will know about filling out a W-4 form. Your new boss will use that information to calculate how much tax to withhold…
August 31, 2021
Pitfalls to Avoid When Financing Your Business
Pitfalls to Avoid When Financing Your Business
When small-business owners look for financing, they make a lot of mistakes. Here are six common issues to steer clear of.
August 31, 2021
New Perks at Work, for a Price
New Perks at Work, for a Price
The pandemic and an increasingly diverse workforce have led to more benefits options for workers.
August 26, 2021
Do You Own a Business with a Parking Lot? Read This Now!
Do You Own a Business with a Parking Lot? Read This Now!
You may be vulnerable to an ADA lawsuit without even knowing it. Here’s why and what to do about it.
August 21, 2021
I Sold My Business … Now What?
I Sold My Business … Now What?
The rich cash infusion that comes from selling a business can create a liquidity conundrum that's a challenge to manage.
August 3, 2021
COVID Sparked a Surge of Generosity
COVID Sparked a Surge of Generosity
One big focus among donors: charities that address food insecurity.
July 29, 2021
How to Boost Your Financial Savvy
How to Boost Your Financial Savvy
Women need to know how financial knowledge can help them take care of their families and themselves.
July 28, 2021
Guiding Your Company with Business Continuity Planning
Guiding Your Company with Business Continuity Planning
As they say, if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. And you don’t want your business to fail, so get planning! Here are some concepts to keep i…
July 25, 2021
Why 99% of Business Owners are Leaving Money on the Table
Why 99% of Business Owners are Leaving Money on the Table
From starting your business to running it, growing it and finally setting it up for a successful transition when the time comes, there are a host of c…
July 11, 2021
Potential Tax Changes Pressure Business Owners to Make Big Decisions
Potential Tax Changes Pressure Business Owners to Make Big Decisions
With the possibility of tax increases on the horizon, some business owners may be considering pushing up their plans to sell or transition their compa…
July 3, 2021
Financial Health Checklist for Small Business Owners
Financial Health Checklist for Small Business Owners
Keeping your company up and running is more than a full-time job, so it’s easy to overlook some key steps toward keeping your company – and yourself –…
June 30, 2021
What Role Should Your Children Play in Your Business Succession Plan?
What Role Should Your Children Play in Your Business Succession Plan?
A well-structured business succession plan covers a lot of ground: taxes, trust strategies, market valuations and much more. But some of the trickiest…
June 28, 2021
How to Lose Your Dough Investing in a Pizza Restaurant
How to Lose Your Dough Investing in a Pizza Restaurant
Who doesn’t love pizza? That’s great, but just loving pizza won’t cut it when you hope to open a successful pizza place.
June 26, 2021
Tough Times for a Family Business
Tough Times for a Family Business
His dry-cleaning operation was rocked by the pandemic, but he is staying optimistic.
June 24, 2021
Business Owners Need an Exit Strategy When They Are Ready to Retire
Business Owners Need an Exit Strategy When They Are Ready to Retire
If you are looking to sell your business and retire, you need to understand what your company is worth, what documents you must have ready and who the…
June 23, 2021
How to Protect Your Business When an Employee Gets Divorced
How to Protect Your Business When an Employee Gets Divorced
When one of your workers goes through a divorce, like it or not, your company can get pulled into the fray. It’s in your best interest (as well as the…
June 15, 2021
IRS Gives Truckers a Tax Break in Response to the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
IRS Gives Truckers a Tax Break in Response to the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
The tax penalty for using dyed diesel fuel for highway use is temporarily suspended.
May 13, 2021
5 Mind-Altering Wealth Strategies for Successful Business Owners
5 Mind-Altering Wealth Strategies for Successful Business Owners
Your company is a tool for building wealth. Learn how to develop your mindset to catapult you to the next level of financial success just by changing …
May 6, 2021
Reliving a Harlem Renaissance
Reliving a Harlem Renaissance
After a tough winter, two sisters look forward to reviving their restaurant’s business.
April 29, 2021
COVID-19-Weary Business Owners Can Win by Adopting the Right Mindset for a Sale
COVID-19-Weary Business Owners Can Win by Adopting the Right Mindset for a Sale
Your business has survived the pandemic, but it’s taken a toll. Here are some reasons why now may be a good time to sell, and some points to keep in m…
March 31, 2021