A small-business grant could make the difference between success and failure in your business if you’re struggling to find adequate funding. Local, state, and federal government agencies make grants to support economic development around the country, and private organizations often…
A lot of employers put more focus on onboarding than offboarding. But creating a positive experience for departing employees can help to increase retention, keep morale high, and make for a smooth and straightforward transition. As an employer, you may think…
When a small-business owner decides they need more help, the next question is whether they should hire employees or freelancers. The decision can be difficult — especially if you’re working with a limited budget. To help with your decision, we’ve…
There’s nothing wrong with giving an allowance to start teaching kids about money and finance. But they can learn even more from earning money in a small business. Although elementary-aged and tween children might seem too young for entrepreneurship, it…
As an employer, it’s up to you to attract and retain top talent for your company. If you don’t maintain a competitive edge, you may be overlooked by desirable candidates, leaving you with a shrinking hiring pool and a pile…
You’ve done it: You’ve convinced your boss to let you work from home. Or perhaps you recently decided to go solo and launch your own home-based business. No matter who you’re working for or what you’re doing, you’re going to…
You visit your doctor every year for a checkup, take your car in for regular maintenance, and schedule a service call in autumn before turning on your furnace, but when was the last time your business got a checkup? Many…
In an effort to help make filing taxes easier this year, we are breaking down the various IRS tax forms to help you know if you need them, and how to use them. If you’re a freelancer or run a…
Farming isn’t just about managing crops and livestock. Like any other business, it also involves paying federal income tax. Farms that operate as sole proprietors, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and S corporations use Schedule F to report their farming income and…
Being self-employed is awesome. You enjoy more control over your work-life balance, choose your hours, and have more say in the people and clients you work with. But before you hand in your letter of resignation, you need to understand…
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