Strong leadership is essential to running a successful business. However, as perhaps you’ve experienced, playing the role of a strong leader can force you to make tough decisions that expose you to legal claims. Business owners who are particularly worried about this type of risk can buy directors and officers (D&O) insurance to hedge against it. […]
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Every company presumably wants a workforce full of engaged employees. However, is it possible for workers to be too engaged? Apparently so. A 2024 survey of 3,000 workers by employee engagement consultants Perceptyx found that 72% of respondents work to some degree throughout their vacations. As a business owner, your initial response to this might be, “Wow, […]
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Chances are, you’re more concerned about your 2024 tax return right now than you are about your 2025 tax situation. That’s understandable because your 2024 individual tax return is due to be filed by April 15 (unless you file for an extension). However, it’s a good time to familiarize yourself with tax amounts that may […]
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With the 2025 tax filing season underway, be aware that the deadline is coming up fast for businesses to submit certain information returns to the federal government and furnish them to workers. By January 31, 2025, employers must file these forms and furnish them to recipients: Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Form W-2 shows the wages […]
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Most small to midsize businesses today operate in tough, competitive environments. That means it’s imperative to identify and reach the right customers and prospects. However, unlike large companies, your business probably doesn’t have a massive marketing department with seemingly limitless resources. You’ve got to pursue savvy campaigns while also controlling costs. Here are three fundamental […]
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Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) — from your traditional IRA, SIMPLE IRA and SEP IRA. Since funds can’t stay in these accounts indefinitely, it’s important to understand the rules behind RMDs, which can be pretty complex. Below, we address some common […]
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