Hiring a new employee is a big accomplishment in any small business, and there are a lot of steps involved, too. Here’s a handy checklist to help you stay organized when you bring that new hire on board. First things first, the legal and accounting items: Signed employment agreement, typically an offer letter. There may […]
Time Matters with Tax Refunds: Don’t Miss Out!
If you have not yet filed your 2015 tax return and have a refund coming, time is running out! There is no penalty for filing a late return that qualifies for a refund! The IRS estimates over a million Americans fail to file a tax return every year. By not filing, many of these people […]
Your Perfect Work Day
How well do you love the way you spend your typical workday? What would a typical workday look like if you had absolutely no constraints? Here’s a fun exercise to get you thinking about your future and how you can make small changes in your current day to move it toward your ideal day. Get […]
5 Fall Projects to Refresh Your Financial Results
As we move into the fall season and the final quarter of the year, it’s a perfect time to commit to a project in your business that will help you reach the year’s end in better shape. Here are 5 ideas: Back-to-School Time If payroll expenses are one of the higher costs in your business, […]
Do You Spend Too Much Time on Email?
If you feel like you spend too much time on email, you’re not alone. Almost everyone feels the same way. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to be as productive as possible when it comes to handling email. Here are five tips to help you do just that. 1- Automate your emails. If […]