Business Insights
ALL ABOUT BUSINESS
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The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Affects Small Businesses
February 2018 -
Small business owners will be profoundly affected by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. They should consider the tax ramifications of keeping or revoking their pass-through tax status.
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BUSINESS TRENDS FOR 2018
January 2018 -
Although 2017 was a volatile year geopolitically, the business climate remained positive, especially for small businesses. Here are six trends to expect in the coming year.
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DISASTER PLANNING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF A BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN
December 2017 -
In 2017, disasters displaced people and businesses with calamitous consequences. Every enterprise should establish a plan to continue or restore operations in the face of catastrophe.
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Managing Conflicts in the Workplace
November 2017 -
Most of us spend a lot of time with our colleagues, which can result in conflicts among employees and between employees and management. Such conflicts can affect everyone--how to manage?
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How to Use Noncompete Agreements
October 2017 -
Noncompetition agreements, or covenants not to compete, are agreements made for several reasons. This article describes how they can be useful, how to avoid problems, and what to consider.
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Best Practices for Administering Employee Benefit Plans
September 2017 -
Retirement plans and medical benefits encourage loyalty and productivity in employees. It is important that business owners know their legal responsibilities under ERISA.
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VENTURING INTO JOINT VENTURES
August 2017 -
How do you implement your great new idea if you need time, capital, and expertise? The answer may be a joint venture (JV) of two or more parties working together to implement the plan.
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WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY WORTH?
July 2017 -
A company often needs to know what the business is worth, e.g., when a company is considering an exit, bringing in an investor, or offering equity to its employees. Here is some guidance.
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Is It Time for Your Business to Pivot?
June 2017 -
Pivoting is just an accelerated form of business evolution. Companies are constantly evolving anyway. A pivot is recognition that an immediate change may be needed to keep the business alive.
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TRANSFORMATION: BOLD, RISKY, BUT WORTH PURSUING
May 2017 -
Transformation is inevitable if an organization’s health is in jeopardy—and that is where an
organizational development (OD) process is important. Here are three steps that lead to progress.
