Telework was a growing practice before the pandemic. With stay-at-home orders, the number of employees working remotely skyrocketed. Even as these orders have lifted, many employees continue to work from home.

Due to cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), various limitations and amounts used for tax deductions, credits, and other purposes, the tax rules for 2021 will be slightly different than in 2020. Read More

Economic change can result from any number of factors. The one most prominent now is the pandemic, which caused dramatic shifts in the business landscape. These translate into added costs, some of which are very visible and some largely hidden. Read More

On November 3, 2020, I did a SCORE LIVE webinar on Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business (you can listen to a recording). Due to high attendance, there were many questions but not enough time to answer them all. Here are some of the questions and answers that may be helpful to your business (it’s not all of them). Read More

This has been a very tough year for all of us, especially many small businesses. Some owners have seen their dreams dashed by closures and losses. Others have struggled to maintain contact with employees and customers. Overall, it may seem difficult to count blessings at this time. Nonetheless, there is still a lot to be grateful for. Read More

Time is a precious commodity. If you are now working remotely and saving minutes or hours each day that you don’t have to commute, it’s still important to make every minute, and every dollar, count. Read More

Veterans Day each year is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. From a business perspective, it’s also a good time to recognize that veterans make great business owners and there are special opportunities for them. Read More