PPP revisions target smallest businesses
The Biden administration has announced several reforms to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to bring greater relief to the smallest and most vulnerable businesses. Among other things, the administration is imposing a two-week moratorium on loans to companies with 20 or more employees and focusing on smaller businesses. It’s also changing several program rules […]
Get employees on board with your 2021 strategic plan
The year 2020 will never be forgotten. Nearly every company in every industry was thrown into turmoil. Those same companies now are looking ahead, setting goals and formulating plans for success. The first few months of a new year brings new planning sessions for leadership, and new opportunities to change things that aren’t working. It’s […]
Did you make charitable donations in 2020? There’s still time to get substantiation
If you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities may be appearing in your mailbox acknowledging your 2020 charitable donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim a deduction for the charitable donation on your 2020 income tax return? It depends. What is required to deduct […]
Power BI for CFOs
A recent survey shows that of CFOs lose sleep over financial reporting. It’s time to consider a better solution, and give up Excel spreadsheets for good. Microsoft Power BI is a leading business intelligence tool that can save you time and money by automating your financial reporting. In this webinar, Glenn Plunkett will demonstrate how […]
2021 individual tax limits: Frequently asked questions
Many people are more concerned about their 2020 tax bills right now than they are about their 2021 individual tax limits. That’s understandable because your 2020 individual tax return is due to be filed in less than three months (unless you file an extension). However, it’s a good idea to acquaint yourself with tax amounts […]
Defend Your Company with Our Executive Cybersecurity Checklist
Cybercriminals are experts at taking personal information from unsuspecting victims, and their methods are getting more sophisticated as technology evolves. Your cybersecurity tools should include advanced barriers and preventative solutions, along with impenetrable policies and procedures. Our Cybersecurity Checklist can help you double-check that your organization is prepared to defend itself in this new age […]
Six Reasons You Need a Business Continuity Plan
For CEOs, the constant threat of a cyberattack, natural disasters, global pandemics and volatile markets presents unprecedented challenges to doing business. According to data from the Bureau of Labor statistics, the failure rate for small businesses is 20% in the first year. In the second year, that number increases to 30%, and by the end […]
15 Questions to Ask Remote Employees
Business leaders are struggling to understand from a distance whether their workforce is highly engaged. In 2020, many companies moved to a remote work environment for the first time, which brought new roadblocks to staying connected and keeping managers in the loop on their employees’ state of mind. How are your remote team members holding […]
The power of the electric vehicle tax credit
Although electric vehicles (or EVs) are a small percentage of the cars on the road today, they’re increasing in popularity all the time. And if you buy one, you may be eligible for an electric vehicle tax credit. The tax code provides a credit to purchasers of qualifying plug-in electric drive motor vehicles including passenger […]
Why you need to modernize your remote workforce
With 2020 behind us, the new year is the perfect time to reevaluate technology infrastructure and optimize remote work capabilities. With technology evolving at a rapid pace, optimization must be an ongoing process – and making sure remote workers are optimized is a priority that your business cannot afford to ignore. By modernizing your systems, […]