According to a report from Cisco, 70% of cyberattackers deliberately target small businesses. The threat is real and happening every day. Small businesses often underestimate their cybersecurity risks and leave their systems vulnerable to potential attacks, making cybersecurity awareness essential.
To be deductible, a business expense must be both ordinary — common and accepted in your industry — and necessary, helpful and appropriate for your trade or business. Generally, you cannot deduct personal, living or family expenses, but if you
The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good not only for the global environment but also for the bottom line. Many construction companies took their cue from Ray Anderson, the late CEO
At its core, the federal R&D tax credit, enacted in 1981 to stimulate innovation and business investment, provides dollar-for-dollar savings tied to qualified research activities. It is now complemented by similar tax credits in many states and, together, federal and
Creating an estate plan tailored to your business ensures continuity and financial security for everyone involved. Whether you want your family to continue building your legacy, your partners to buy your shares or your heirs to sell at a fair
Have you encountered roadblocks as you seek to make your company more efficient? Let’s look at some strategies that may bring better focus. Communicate early and measure success Change is always easier if you communicate to your employees that you
Some taxpayers still like filing taxes through the mail rather than electronically. It’s a small group — fewer than 10% of all filers — but the practice is still allowed. If you’re one of that group, you’ll want to know
In today’s business environment, organizations need to be more than efficient and effective. They also need to be able to adapt quickly to any changes in the industry or economy to stay competitive. Successful teams all pull in the same
Some companies pay employees weekly. Others pay twice a month. Every other week is also popular. Company policies, industry traditions, and state and federal regulations all play a role in choices. Usually everything works out for everyone, but 2026 is
The time has come to get some money! To begin billing customers, you can create an invoice directly or start with a sales order. If you choose to use the sales order, you will need to “Create an Invoice” to