🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readSmall businesses nationwide were already facing cash problems before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McKinsey & Company. The firm found that almost one-third of small businesses were either seeing losses or making just enough to stay in business, but not realizing profitability. Looking at businesses selling essential and non-essential items, McKinsey … Continue reading “Three Strategies Companies Can Implement to Recover Faster”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe stock market continues to perform with relative resilience, despite the current economic decline. But to be clear, without 100 percent participation in the economy – in terms of small business job creation, consumer spending, and company growth and expansion – the stock market is apt to reposition prices to reflect … Continue reading “Tips for Retiring in the Next 10 Years”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIf you’re anxious about sending your children back to school, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent poll from ABC News/Ipsos showed that 45 percent of parents don’t want their kids in the classroom at all. But whether your kids are in school or learning at home, there’s still plenty of … Continue reading “Five Ways to Manage Back-to-School Stress”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAs the economic impact of COVID-19 lingers and an impending second wave is on everyone’s mind, Congress is already thinking of new legislation to stimulate the economy. One of the ideas on the top of the list is an expansion of the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit as part of … Continue reading “R&D Tax Credits May be Part of the Next Tax Relief Bill”
🖨 Print⏱ 5 min readAccording to the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act addresses how select businesses must give their workers paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave under permitted circumstances in light of COVID-19. Effective starting April 1, 2020, the following will be … Continue reading “How to Develop an Employee Leave Policy During COVID-19”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIt’s been nearly half a year since Americans first became widely aware of the coronavirus contagion within the United States. While for a brief month it looked as if we had the virus in hand, since then it has spread wildly out of control in many areas. People who did not … Continue reading “Borrowing From Your Retirement Plan: New CARES Act Rules”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe impact of COVID-19 has caused many Americans to suffer hardships, one of which is struggling to make ends meet. But take heart; there are solutions. Here are a few areas in which creditors are working with people to alleviate some of the stress. Mortgages Fortunately, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and … Continue reading “Help for People Struggling to Pay Bills”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAway from the movies, robots are becoming a reality in everyday life. Robots have played a major role in manufacturing industries to perform basic tasks that are either dangerous or laborious for humans. As technology becomes relatively cheaper – through the availability of components such as processors, sensors, batteries, and cameras … Continue reading “Robotics Carves Out Niche in Various Businesses”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAs part of a comprehensive strategy to cope with COVID-19 and reduce the risk of spreading it, developing a sanitation plan is a necessary tool that businesses can implement during the reopening process. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a thorough approach for cleaning and disinfecting. The first thing … Continue reading “How to Develop a Sanitation Plan for Employee and Customer Safety”
🖨 Print⏱ 2 min readRecently, the IRS Commissioner testified before the Senate Finance Committee, sending the message that the IRS is committed to catching intentional tax evaders. There was no ambiguity in the message of his testimony to Congress; he noted that under his watch, the IRS will aggressively pursue those purposely evading their tax … Continue reading “IRS Gears Up for Aggressive Enforcement”
