For some businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic changed things overnight. Employees went home with their laptops and some haven’t returned to the office in over a year. What people thought would be temporary is looking very permanent.
Your customers are the lifeblood of your business. You exist to provide them with the products and services that fulfill their needs, and your success depends on how well you identify and meet those needs. But your customers are not a monolith.
Parents and guardians who care for one or more children should know how valuable the child tax credit is. This tax credit is available for qualified filers who have a child under the age of 17. Since it was enacted in 1997 and since then has helped millions of people with the costs of rearing […]
Many businesses are still struggling due to the financial restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. The severely reduced income combined with ongoing payroll responsibilities has led to many businesses having to shut down entirely. Those that are left standing are hanging on by a thread. Yet, hope is on the horizon. The “Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small […]
Your business’ assets are one of its greatest strengths. They support your day-to-day operations, can collateralize a loan, and could manufacture inventory. It’s important to track and account for them accurately.
Maximizing customer value is an important part of maintaining and growing your business. Your customer value proposition is what keeps existing customers happy and brings in new business. Without a clear value proposition, you may have difficulties marketing yourself to new customers.
If you are like many people, you are thinking about what may be ahead as you near retirement. Whether you are within a few years of retirement or still have decades to go, contributing as much as possible to your retirement plans can pay off big in the years ahead. But as you know, the […]
If you own a small business, you know how important it is to support various charitable causes, both within your own community and throughout the world. But as you know, there are always changes related to your taxes and how your charitable donations may be done from one year to the next. As 2021 begins, […]
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, businesses lose 5% of their annual revenue to employee fraud and abuse. Businesses with fewer than 150 employees—are the most vulnerable to employee fraud. They lack the resources to absorb losses.
Its year-end review time at many companies. Instead of dreading it, or worrying about giving negative feedback, why not turn it into a chance to improve morale and engagement? You can do this by including a professional development plan with your review.