“Branding” is one of those words that gets thrown around quite a bit, with many people not even sure of its meaning. Companies will need to focus on it to be competitive in the industry, however. Click through for some tips on creating an identity for your business. Who are you, as a company? The […]
While the basic tax implications of the business entity you opt for remain the same as in past years for the most part, additional details have been added for 2023. Click through to learn about deduction suspensions and credits, both of which are important to understand this year. The form that your business is categorized […]
Do we face a dystopic future when robots take over the workplace, not to mention the world itself? Or will robots free us to do more creative tasks? Click through for some thoughts on the next steps of automation.Technological advances often become a double-edged sword. For instance, when Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin at […]
In today’s world, digital assets include everything from documents that have been saved virtually in the cloud to e-commerce products and virtual currency. Click through to learn about how you can create a safe atmosphere for the preservation and protection of your company’s digital assets. Digital estate plans are effective ways by which you can […]
While nearly all large companies provide diversity training, there is hardly any follow-up with rigorous measurements of impact. How can you make sure that these well-intentioned programs really work? Click through to learn how to avoid major pitfalls. Although diversity, equity and inclusion programs are generally well intentioned and considered “the right thing to do,” […]
Summary: Obtaining, or in some cases changing, an Employee Identification Number is essential for sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Click through to learn about the complex provisions surrounding EINs.If you have a company, you need an Employee Identification Number. There are various ways to apply for an EIN, including online at no […]
Summary: Do you find yourself spending a sizeable percentage of your time preparing and submitting your taxes every year? You’re not alone. Many people find themselves in inadvertent noncompliance due to the complexity of taxes and the fact that the rules change every year. Click through to better understand the top tax issues for businesses […]
Summary: The CAPE ratio, developed by economist Robert Shiller, has a remarkable track record. It provides a rough-and-ready starting point for warning when markets are becoming either over- or underpriced. Click through to learn exactly how this little-known ratio can help you.Like a traffic light, the CAPE metric flashes clear red and green signals. When […]
Summary: In order to pay your workers properly while remaining in compliance with both IRS- and state-mandated requirements, you must correctly classify the people who work for you. Incorrect classifications can be detrimental to your business operations. But how do you know whether you’re classifying your workers correctly? Click through to understand the differences between […]
Summary: It can strike terror in your heart: Your business is being audited. But it doesn’t have to mean there’s a problem. Click through to learn what an audit entails, how to work with the IRS, and how to get through it as painlessly as possible. So, you just found out your business is getting audited. […]