As we build greater protections against cyberattacks, criminals find ways to adapt. They adjust their strategies to stay ahead of the law and avoid detection. Their newest tactic is to send individually targeted emails – they aren’t as easy to catch as those that flood...
Have you sat down with your CPA to discuss the tax provisions resulting from the passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act in 2015? This includes many business deductions that had expired, and it extends others until 2019. The PATH Act contains...
Whether your workers are considered employees or independent contractors will carry significant legal ramifications. With respect to the IRS, ACA (Affordable Care Act), and Department of Labor, it is necessary that you classify your workers accurately. Why it matters Business owners with 50 or more full-time employees...
Are you getting the most out of your interactions with others? Are you hearing what’s being said, or just preparing your response as the other person speaks? Active listening creates an environment that invites an open exchange of ideas. However, we need to cultivate skills...
When you think about networking, do you look forward to the chance to meet new people? Or are you filled with dread? Often, it’s the way we approach networking that colors the experience. Perhaps the biggest misconception about networking is that either you get it...
The Department of Labor has just announced a Final Rule on overtime pay, which will require 4.2 million more workers to now be be paid for overtime work. This Final Rule defines which white collar workers are protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum...
It’s estimated that Americans have $8 billion in unclaimed pension benefits each year. How is that figure so high? As it turns out, getting your hands on an old pension can be a frustrating process. Most businesses opt to offer the 401(k) as a retirement option,...
Business owners need to maintain not only clients but employees to keep operations running smoothly. One big mistake employers make is not promoting from within. Some positions won’t be able to be filled by your existing employee pool, but when they are not considered for...
Do you remember how you paid last time you got a cup of coffee? Did you unfold a five-dollar bill and hand it to the cashier or give a quick swipe of your card? How would you pay for a pack of gum at the...
Mobile search and internet usage has surpassed desktop activity in recent years and continues to grow. However, many businesses create media and marketing campaigns on desktop computers and don’t take into account that mobile visitors will interact with this media differently than desktop users. To stay...
