If you are an employer, you are required to deposit your employment taxes on a regular schedule that’s dependent on the usual amount of the deposit. Most small businesses are on a monthly deposit basis, which requires employment taxes to be deposited by the 15th day of the following month. But what happens if you fall […]
There’s been much discussion about “taxing the rich” and making them “pay their fair share.” What may get lost in the discussion are the special taxes already being levied on certain higher income taxpayers—which include many small business owners—in addition to regular federal income tax. One of these special taxes is on earned income and […]
Gas prices at the pump have nearly doubled in one year, causing severe strain on business budgets. This is especially so for businesses that are based on driving, such as delivery services, or that feature deliveries as part of their offerings. Businesses can ameliorate this strain somewhat by being able to deduct the cost of […]
“There are two things people want more than sex and money: recognition and praise.”— Mary Kay Ash, Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics Small business owners know it’s important to recognize the achievements of employees. It’s been reported companies with formal recognition programs have 31% less turnover and are 12 times more likely to have strong business […]
An ingenious, original idea is a central part of any successful business. You may think you’ve come up with a brilliant new idea for a business, but you could also lack experience in launching and managing your own business organization. Try to ensure your idea is as unique as possible and avoid entering an overly […]
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