Make Your Workplace a Blue Zone

A blue zone is a region in the world where people live longer than average. The main blue zones are Okinawa Prefecture, Japan; Nuora Province in Sardinia, Italy, the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, and Icaria, Greece. ...It’s clear that the lessons from Buettner’s book can create a workplace that’s a blue zone, which can have very positive results for employees and the business. Read More

Cybersecurity Protections and Your Remote Workers

5 Things to Know About Tax Credit Transfers

Tax credits typically are claimed on tax returns and may be limited to the extent of your tax liability. New rules may allow you to get the benefit upfront or claim the credit even if you lack tax liability. The rules are confusing. Here are 5 things you should know to optimize transferable tax credits for which you qualify. Read More

What's the Circular Economy? How to Benefit?

April 22 was Earth Day, which started in 1970 as a day to raise awareness of environmental issues. This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Planet vs. Plastics,” with a goal of a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040. Whether you’re a climate change activist or just someone concerned about protecting the environment, Earth Day is a good time to think about the Circular Economy and how your business can benefit from it. Read More

3 Things to Plan Now for the Summer

While summertime won’t officially begin until June 20, 2024, it’s not too soon to begin planning for it. Running your business smartly requires planning and preparation. Here are 3 areas to be thinking about now so you can be ready when the calendar says summer.  Read More

Handling Remote Workers

Remote work arrangements, which became the norm during the pandemic, are here to stay. Five years ago, fewer than 5% of employees worked remotely, but today 58% have the option of doing so at least some of the time. ...Whatever arrangement a business decides to use, it’s essential that there are policies and practices in place to optimize the employee experience while helping the company. Read More

Growing Your Business: Buying New Equipment and Machinery

As your business expands, you may need more “hardware” to outfit a growing staff or perform new or additional tasks for customers. The new items may be small, such as tablets, smartphones, and laptops (which cost a few hundred to a few thousand dollars), or large equipment, such as cement trucks (which cost from $100,000 to $300,000) or CT scanners (which cost from $80,000 to $300,000). ....There’s a lot to think about as you get the equipment and machinery you need for a growing business. Read More

Serious Driving Problems and Ways for Prevention

April was National Distracted Driving Awareness Month; a good time to confront problematic driving actions and the policies and practices to combat them. After all, your business may be financially liable for accidents, whether the vehicle is owned or leased by the company or it belongs to the employee driving on company business. In addition to distracted driving, there’s drowsy driving, poor driving habits, and mechanical issues. Read More

5 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Owners of Pass-Throughs

Like December 7, April 15 for many is “a date which will live in infamy.” It’s Tax Day in most of the U.S. Calendar-year partnerships and S corporations were required to file their 2023 returns, along with Schedule K-1s for owners, on March 15, 2024, or obtain an extension. Now, the filing deadline for owners of these pass-through entities is approaching. Read More

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What is the Circular Economy? How to Benefit?

April 22 is Earth Day, which started in 1970 as a day to raise awareness of environmental issues. This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Planet vs. plastics,” with a goal of a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040. Whether you’re a climate change activist or just someone concerned about protecting the environment, Earth Day is a good time to think about the Circular Economy and how your business can benefit from it.

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