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5 Ways The New Stimulus Bill May Help Your Small Business
If your small business has been struggling because of the Covid-19 pandemic, here are some important ways this new relief package may help.© Jeff - Adobe StockBy Gerri DetweilerThe second stimulus bill, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, has been passed by Congress and signed int
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5 Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity
We are in a computerized world, and that comes with all kinds of pros and cons. And, one of those cons involves privacy and security in a world where cyber criminals spend every waking minute seeking ways to benefit from any vulnerability in your online systems. So, today, let’s discuss how to improve your cybersecurit
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4 Tips for Planning for Financial Emergencies
You never know when something might happen or how much it will cost. Here are some tips to help you prepare financially for the unexpected
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Businesses weigh the cost of moving supply chains out of China as Trump's new tariff takes effect
Some businesses say moving supply chains out of China will cost more than absorbing the new tariffs. Here's why
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How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers
Now, small businesses balance their staff with freelancers. A recent study done by UpWork.com and the Freelancers Union found that around 57 million Americans were working as freelancers as of 2019. This makes up about 36 percent of the U. S. workforce and amounts to $1.4 trillion in earnings. The term “gig economy” ha
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5 New Things to Note on Your 2021 Business Return
Income taxes are a perennial chore for business owners. While many tax items—deductions, credits, etc.—have new limits for 2021 due to cost-of-living
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Five Steps For Planning For Retirement While Owning A Business
Whether you plan to retire in three years or 30, having a retirement plan in place for your business is essential.
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Don't Assume the Default 401(k) Contribution Is Enough
Photo: Amy Hirschi (Unsplash) When you opened up your 401(k), you were probably presented with a few default options. Maybe your workplace automatically put 3% of your paycheck towards 401(k) contributions, for example. Maybe you were told that the company would match your contributions up to 5%, so you elected to cont
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3 Tips for Investing in Your 50s
The years in your 50s are pivotal ages on the road to retirement. At this stage of life, you may be making plans for how you'll spend your senior years and when you'll close out your career. You might also be grappling with college tuition payments for your children or other expenses that eat up a lot of your income. T
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How To Qualify For Paid Sick Leave If Schools Close
Yes, you may be able to get unemployment benefits and paid sick leave if schools close. Here’s what you need to know. Paid Sick LeaveHow will you manage working and taking care of your child in the Covid-19 era? Many parents will face this dilemma, as some schools will be remote-only or a hybrid model, which includes b