Summary: When operational efficiency is healthy, your business can cut down on unnecessary costs while increasing revenue. Click through for some thoughts on how you can make your business more efficient. Optimal output is the dream of every business leader. But in real life, pressures and priorities mean managers spend most of their time […]
Summary: A Medicare insurance broker is an independent agent who represents multiple carriers. Click through to see why brokers can be a great source for an unbiased opinion on your Medicare plan options. How can you be sure that an insurance salesman is being honest with you? Talk to a broker instead of a […]
Summary: Home insurance protects your home and possessions against damage or theft. Click through to learn how to decide which level of coverage is right for you. Homeowners insurance covers serious damage or destruction of your house, but what else is covered? Generally, clothing, furniture, appliances and most other contents of your home are covered if […]
Summary: You may be worried about your heirs getting hit by the federal estate tax when you die. But are these worries justified? Click through for a look at how the often-misunderstood estate tax really works. If you think you can avoid the federal estate tax, you’re probably right. The federal estate tax applies […]
Summary: Can you lay a strong foundation for a flourishing, long-lasting small business in the post-pandemic world? Click through to learn how to seek out and seize opportunities and integrate resilience into your business plan. The pandemic foisted changes on society that reset the context for your company, its employees and professionals, but just […]
Summary: The “net pay” line appears on every paystub, but many employees, and even many companies, aren’t always sure what it means. Click through for an introduction to the detailed tax and finance calculations involved in “net pay.” If your payroll provider handles your payroll-processing responsibilities, you might not see the need to learn […]
Summary: Have a hobby that’s also a source of income? The line between business and hobby can be a thin one, and the rules are complex. Click through for some insights that will help you make sure that you’re in compliance and that you’re not missing any allowable deductions. Caterer? Cupcake baker? Craft jeweler? Maybe even […]
Summary: Bonuses are one of the best ways to motivate employees. But to actually work, a bonus program must be thoughtfully designed. Click through to learn about characteristics of an effective program. A bonus is extra money paid to employees in addition to their wages or salary. Sometimes called “incentive pay” or “variable pay,” […]
Summary: We are often urged, with good reason, to make a will to help put our lives in order. It’s a responsible and worthwhile thing to do — but not the only thing. Click through to learn when a will is not the best route. Making a will is the primary way to transfer ownership of […]
Summary: Business expenses are the cost of carrying on a trade or business. Sometimes, the IRS gives you a tax break for your expenses. Click through for an introduction to the complex world of business tax deductions. You have lots of expenses when running a business. Are any of them deductible? To begin with, […]
