The limited liability company (LLC) has only been around since the first LLC statute was enacted in 1977. Within a few decades, it has become the most popular legal entity formed by new US businesses…
Exit Strategies for Business Owners
Starting a business requires a great deal of planning and execution. Exiting from your small business should entail a similar level of forethought and preparation. Nevertheless, some surveys indicate that nearly half of business owners…
Updated I-9 Requirements: Remote Verification of Employees
Remote work has become the new norm for many employees, creating opportunities as well as challenges for employers. One of those challenges is verifying the identity and eligibility of remote workers for employment in the…
AI and Hiring: What You Need to Know to Avoid Liability
Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably the most transformative technology since the advent of the internet. It is poised to play a significant role in many areas of human life, including the workplace, where AI is…
How to Prepare Your Business for an Economic Slowdown
Financial winter is coming. Or is it? Despite renewed optimism that the US economy can avoid a deep downturn, economists say the chances of a recession in 2024 are still about even. Small businesses are…
SECURE 2.0 Tax Credits for Small Business Retirement Plans
America is in the midst of a retirement savings crisis. Many people are not saving enough to replace their income in retirement, and some have no money saved for retirement. Employer-sponsored retirement plans enable people…
Start the New Year with a SWOT Analysis for Your Business
Businesses require periodic evaluation to remain on track to achieve their big-picture goals. The new year is an ideal time to reanalyze, reassess, and reprioritize moving forward. A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis…
Gifts That Keep Giving: Tax Considerations for Business Gift-Giving
As the holiday season approaches, gift-giving is on the minds of many business owners. But there are reasons why a business owner may want to give gifts to workers and clients throughout the year and…
The Annual Meeting: What Every Corporation (and Many Limited Liability Corporations) Should Know
All registered corporations are required by law to hold an annual meeting. Limited liability companies (LLCs), although not subject to the same statutory requirement, may hold regular meetings in accordance with their governing documents. What…
Financing a Business: Evaluating Your Options
Financing is the lifeblood of a business. During good times, business financing can help entrepreneurs purchase assets, expand products and services, add a new location, and hire more staff. During more difficult times, business owners…