August 19 – 25 has been the celebration Aviation Appreciation Week. Declared originally by President Theodore Roosevelt, it occurs during the birthday of one of America’s first pilots, Orville Wright, and meant to celebrate America’s development of aviation. The role of ‘pilot’ is to guide the direction and safe arrival of an aircraft. And, in […]
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LOSING A GREAT EMPLOYEE? WAIT, THEY CAN WORK REMOTELY, FROM WHEREVER, RIGHT?! NOT SO FAST ……. As more employers roll out hybrid work policies, there are many complex legal considerations to take into account. Hybrid work impacts tax compliance, reimbursement for work expenses and prohibitions against discrimination, among other things. Workers and job applicants are
In the United States, the big theme of July is Independence, usually accompanied by a crazy amount of fireworks. Fireworks that aren’t organized by professionals can be dangerous as well as loud. So, what does this have to do with business? Try this: the wise business owner encourages employees to contribute to their business with
Culture Conundrum Two years after the pandemic began, organizations are still adjusting to the COVID-19 world. From government shutdowns and supply chain disruptions to a mental health crisis, the pandemic has adversely affected the world of work in myriad ways. Today’s employers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit new staff, making it all the
Typically, the season for vacations and a general slow-down demeanor, Summer also delivers a variety of challenges to small businesses. For example: while vacations are important to keep employees (and you, business owner!) fresh and healthy while enjoying family and personal pursuits, those same vacations can cause reductions in productivity,
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Throughout the month of May we’ve observed Mental Health Awareness Month, a concept that began in 1949. And, while horrific mass shootings, often attributed to failings in mental health, capture our attention through all forms of media, shortcomings of mental mental health are displayed in many ways that often miss the attention and support they
Do you need to do a QuickBooks Cleanup? The following signs could indicate that it’s time for a cleanup: Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations Not Current Balance in Opening Balance Equity Undeposited Funds Over 30 Days Outstanding Bank Transactions Over 30 Days Retained Earnings Does Not Match Tax Return Uncategorized Fixed Assets, Income or Expenses
Phishing Scams Post-Covid life has seen a dramatic increase in phishing scams and hacking by email, cell phone, public wi-fi use and unsecured browsers. Hackers can mask an email address and caller ID to trick the recipient into believing they have a non-existent subscription expiring, renewals are due or a refund is owed. Confirmation of
At the end of this month, April 28th, we celebrate ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’. While you may not have a child to bring or have one for whom the fascination has passed, I wonder: how would your child feel about what they see at your place of business? The holiday was created initially
Jobless Claims Lowest Since 1969 In the most recent Jobs Report (week ending March 19) states reported that 187,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits, the lowest level since 1969. New jobless claims have held at pre-pandemic levels since the end of 2021. In contrast, one year ago, over 750,000 workers were initiating new unemployment
