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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About ‘No Tax on Tips’

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was put into effect on January 1, 2024. Now, small business owners now need to ensure they comply.

What is the Corporate Transparency Act?

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted back in 2021, but few businesses have considered whether they’ll be impacted. Now that the law is officially in…

Finance and Growth JAN 22

Keeping pace with new and evolving data privacy regulations can feel overwhelming for even the most tech-savvy SMB owners. Experts share their advice.

Data Privacy for SMBs: Essential Compliance Info to Know

In today’s digital landscape, data is a valuable asset. And no matter what type of business you have, you’re likely collecting, storing and using customer data. …

Customer Experience JAN 2

5 Small Business Insurance Questions, Answered

Small business owners have a lot on their plate, from hiring and retaining employees, to managing marketing, sales and even, in some cases, merchandise planning. As…

Finance and Growth DEC 14

Small businesses should create employee handbooks to ensure all employees are aligned on the company's mission, vision and procedures.

The Importance of Employee Handbooks: Keeping Businesses Informed and Compliant

Businesses are constantly adapting to the changing needs and expectations of employees, as well as ever-changing rules and regulations. What was acceptable just a few years…

Legal and Compliance NOV 10

Founders and entrepreneurs, is it time to file a trademark? If you're not sure or you don't know how to start, this article is for you.

Trademark 101: Answering Small Business Owners’ Pressing Questions

One of the things that sets successful businesses apart is their unique brand; the most noteworthy companies have an unmistakable identity that resonates with their market. …

Business Planning OCT 13

With consumer sentiment compelling a more thoughtful, critical look at labor and power structures, small businesses are prioritizing DEI.

How to Create a More Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

The U.S. runs on small business power. Employing nearly half the private-sector U.S. workforce (46%), small businesses with fewer than 100 employees accounted for 98% of…

Employee Management SEP 8

Department of Labor Proposes New Overtime Protections for 3.6M Salaried Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule that would restore and extend overtime protections to 3.6 million salaried workers, guaranteeing overtime pay…

Employee Management SEP 5

One-Third of SMBs Lost Customers Due to Cyberattacks

More than three out of every five (61%) small and mid-sized businesses were victims of a successful cyberattack within the past year, according to recent research…

Legal and Compliance AUG 24