Business

The IRS faced an unprecedented workload during the 2021 filing season. It began with a backlog of 8 million returns from the prior year. IRS reduced the backlog, but still had millions of new 2021 returns to process by year’s…

U.S. Government Accountability Office – May 2022 Report

May 17, 2022

IRS Implemented Tax Relief for Employers Quickly, but Could Strengthen Its Compliance Efforts Why GAO Did This Study The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant challenges to the U.S. economy, leading to business closures. The employment tax relief measures Congress passed…

The Cash Flow Challenge and Payroll

May 16, 2022

Business, Payroll

Payroll

Payroll is one of the most significant expenses that can create cash flow issues for businesses that experience delayed payments. Why? Because employees expect to be paid on time and should be paid on time. If your business collects payments…

Using Cell Phones at Work

April 25, 2022

business, Employee, management

Cell phone convenience and accessibility has changed workplace etiquette. While friends, family and clients (to name just a few) can reach out anytime, fixation on the phone can lead to distraction, annoy colleagues and reduce productivity. If your business doesn’t…

Interviewing with Success

April 20, 2022

business, HR, success

Today’s interview process has many layers that requires getting as much information as possible in a short period of time. Screening candidates via on-line applications does offer some efficiency, as does the virtual interview. However, determining if a candidate is…

Three Important Business Strategies in a High-Inflation Economy

April 12, 2022

Inflation often begins with a shortage of service or product, leading to businesses increasing their prices and overall costs of the product. This upward price adjustment triggers a cycle of rising costs, in the process making it harder for businesses…

Recognize & Avoid Phishing Scams

April 8, 2022

fraud, safety

Scammers commonly use email and text messages to trick consumers into releasing personal information. There are several things you can do to protect yourself and avoid becoming a victim of a phishing scam. Recognize that the objective of the phishing…

Social Media Tips for Small Businesses

April 5, 2022

Whether your business is new to social media marketing or you’ve been using this strategy for a while, it’s always good to know the basics and target the content in a manner that produces results for your small business. The…

Networking Your Small Business

March 22, 2022