As the time to file your 2018 taxes looms closer, you may be feeling the stress of having to learn some of the new tax laws that were created and signed into law by the Trump Administration in 2017. Knowing whether to file jointly with your spouse or individually or how to claim medical expenses for the year can be confusing when new laws take effect. However, making a list of questions for your tax accountant before you submit your information can give you peace of mind that you are following the reform’s guidelines properly.…
The U.S. jobs had released a report in July 2017, that revealed around 19% of people aged 65+ were working at least working part-time during the second quarter of 2017. This recording of employment to population ratio is the highest it’s been in 55 years. On top of that, the Labor Department’s good employment report has recently records that the number of individuals aged over 85 who are still working is also increasing.
If you’re an employer in the US, then there is a very good chance that there’ll be at least one elderly citizen within your workplace.…
There are many things that contribute to running a successful business, and one happens to be a conducive work environment. This is something that can make day-to-day work life a lot easier. In general, when an area or space is organized, you’re better able to focus and concentrate on the tasks at hand. However, when there is clutter everywhere, it can be more difficult to think.
With that being said, there are little changes you can make to your space so that it’s as organized as you want it to be.…
Insurance comes in many different forms with insurance companies offering everything from car insurance to travel insurance for individuals. Of course, one of the most important types of insurance that are on offer is business insurance including liability insurance. This is why it’s very beneficial using an online service to compare auto insurance quotes for a cheaper rate and better coverage.
When you run a company that doesn’t have business insurance, there are many risks that you face. Here, we are going to talk you through some of these risks.…
Growth – it is generally assumed to be the objective of any size of business. Some small business owners may disagree, citing no desire or intention to expand operations beyond what they are currently doing. While this may be true in some cases, at least in terms of physical expansion of plant or facilities, it would be difficult to find any business owner speaking against growing profits.
To many small business owners, both physical growth and increased profits may seem out of reach without major additional expenditure whether it is on physical infrastructure, personnel, or marketing.…
In a world now filled with location independent vagabonds, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs that are operating mostly or 100% in the virtual space, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re completely available to your clients and partners 24/7, 365 days a year. While you might be the only official employee of your ecommerce empire, freelance operation, etc., you can’t be the only person running the show.
It’s important to have the right support staff in place, such as virtual assistants to complete menial tasks, a dedicated receptionist or reception team, and even managers to guide staff members if time isn’t a luxury you have.…
Perhaps you are working up a business plan for your new company, or perhaps you’ve already established yourself as a startup. No matter what stage of your company’s development you find yourself in, you’re reading this article because you’re trying to figure out just how important an address really is to a company.
As you likely already suspected, your business address has a big impact on the way customers see your business. Consider your own perception of other businesses. What are some things that stand out the most?…
Many people are surprised to learn that some local, state, and federal taxes are dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, it’s a complicated process to determine what tax debt qualifies, and not everyone who tries to have their tax debt forgiven will succeed.
That said, if you owe a significant amount of back taxes and are in financial distress, it’s probably worth your time to see if your tax debt qualifies for discharge.
Seek to Discharge Tax Debt as a Last Resort
While it’s possible to discharge tax debt, it’s difficult to do and should be utilized as a last result.…
The days when many mothers had no choice but to go back to work after they had a baby are long gone. From publishing books on Amazon to blogging or becoming a virtual assistant, there are many options out there to still bring in money and be able to stay home with your children at the same time. However, many work-at-home moms don’t realize that productivity can reach an all-time low when the baby won’t sleep, office clutter is building up, and work is getting behind.…
Productivity is the core of manufacturing. In order to reduce costs, minimize wastes, improve profits, beat the competition, and remain in operations, manufacturing firms have to look for ways to improve their productivity. Here are seven ways to increase productivity in your manufacturing facility.
1. Mobile Collaboration to Boost Productivity
Collaboration and teamwork are essential to a manufacturing business, particularly because there are numerous safety standards. The firm is more productive and safer when all team members work toward achieving a single goal with minimal confusion and conflict, which are critical wasters of time.…
