Business Insights
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2020 Tax Updates for Business Owners
April 2020 -
Most of the changes to the federal income tax system under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 went into effect in 2018 however a few key changes are effective for the 2020 tax year.
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Business Trends - 2020
February 2020 -
Businesses were thriving in 2019. Here are trends to keep an eye on for 2020: 5G Data Network, Sustainable Business Practices, Company Culture, Machine Learning and AI, and User Reviews.
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Cybersecurity Basics for Small Business Owners
December 2019 -
Cyberattacks in 2018 probably cost the U.S. over $2.7B in damages. Small companies are especially vulnerable, and large companies expect their vendors and service providers to take precautions.
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Should You Make Your Employee Your Partner?
October 2019 -
Employers, especially in smaller and mid-size companies, are finding challenges to retain good employees. Bringing in one or more employees as an owner can provide that additional benefit.
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Is It Time to Use Artificial Intelligence?
August 2019 -
Artificial intelligence (AI), defined by Merriam-Webster as “the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human behavior,” is one of the fastest growing technologies being implemented by businesses today.
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A Culture of Compliance
June 2019 -
Compliance may be seen as a vague area with negative connotations. It's worth paying attention to, however, both to avoid risks and to reap the positive benefits of a culture of compliance.
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Contracts Can Trap the Unwary
May 2019 -
The most important relationships that businesses have are established by contract, whether it is with employees, customers, suppliers, or service providers. It is important to have someone in your organization read each contract fully, even the dreaded fine print and boiler plate clauses.
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Planning for the Mack Truck
April 2019 -
As a business owner, you should keep your responsibilities in order such that someone else could pick up where you left off in case of your sudden disability or death. Here are tips.
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An Update on Background Checks
March 2019 -
Background checks are routinely used to help companies in their hiring decisions. However, governments now legislate when checks may be run and how they may be used.
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Business Trends for 2019
February 2019 -
Economists expect some growth in 2019. Here are some trends: The Virtual Assistant, Issue Oriented Marketing and Taking a Stand, Data Collection and Security, and Personalization of Services.
