Anti-Discrimination: Are You on the Right Side of the Law?
The world in which we live and work is becoming increasingly diverse. As a small business owner, you're likely exposed…
How To Create a Safe (and Comfortable) Workplace
When it comes to workplace injuries, we often think of dangerous occupations like construction. But even office workers are at…
The Top Tax Issues Facing Small Businesses Today
Editor's Note: Updated to reflect current federal small business tax rules for the 2025 tax year. Tax laws change frequently;…
4 Reasons Why Your Overhead Is Too High
Your overhead is too high. It always is. It may not seem so now. But it will someday. That will…
Know Someone Who Runs Personal Expenses Through Their Business?
[This article has been updated to reflect the new tax law that went into effect on January 1, 2018] Tax…
25 Strategic Time Management Tools for Entrepreneurs
What small business owner wouldn’t kill for an extra set of hands or more time? And yet for the 4…
10 Habits of Highly Successful Small Business Owners
The unfortunate reality is that a lot of small businesses fail. What differentiates those that fail from those that become…
10 Tips on How To Reduce Taxable Income for Small Businesses
Editor's Note: Tax laws are complex and subject to change. The strategies below may not apply to every business, and…
Where To Turn When Severe Weather Hits
If a severe weather event—such as a tornado, hurricane, flood or blizzard—damages or disrupts your business, time is money. You…
Small Business Tax Write‑Offs and Deductions
Editor’s Note: Updated to reflect current federal small business tax rules for the 2025 tax year. Tax laws change frequently;…