Business owners may think of revenue as the only financial concern that matters to them. They’re wrong. Bringing in revenue and keeping the pipeline of potential customers full is important, but there are other things that are just as critical, such as a cash flow, credit rating, and even time management. Attention to these other matters can be the difference between whether you survive and grow or go under. Read More

In the past year, much focus has been given to the physical health of employees, customers, and everyone else. This continues to be an ongoing concern. But business owners should make it a practice to do a business checkup so that everything is in order and up to date. You may wish to conduct your check monthly or quarterly. Here are some of the questions you should be answering to keep your business healthy. Read More

On May 13, 2021, the CDC updated its mask guidelines, saying that fully-vaccinated people can resume activities they did prior to the pandemic and that they don’t have to wear masks or socially distance unless otherwise required. How does this change impact your business?  Read More

The word “audit” can send chills down almost anyone’s spine. For small business owners, this scary prospect not only involves emotional stress, but also the time and money needed for audit defense…time and money that could be better spent running the business. In recent years, the audit rates have been so low that many owners pushed audit concerns to the back burner. Well, now there’s reason for concern. Read More

May was Mental Health Awareness Month and employers should take this reminder to examine their policies on what they can to do help employees who have mental health issues. Here are some ideas to help you help employees in this regard. Read More

The federal government has told us that the more…and more quickly…people get COVID-19 vaccines, the faster the pandemic will disappear because of herd immunity. There are already favorable signs that the spread is slowing down. But employers may be wondering what they can or should do about their company policy and vaccines. There aren’t a lot of solid answers, but many good ideas to consider. Read More

The term “superwoman” was coined by author Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz in The Superwoman Syndrome to denote a woman who copes successfully with the demands of career, marriage, and motherhood. Mother’s Day is a time to reflect on what this term means for moms who run businesses or hold paying jobs. ...With COVID-19, many moms have stretched their super powers to the limit in working from home, helping children with virtual learning, and handling all the other challenges of the pandemic. Where do working moms stand now? Read More