by admin | Aug 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The nature of a contractor’s work keeps him constantly in risk of litigation. For this reason, the number one ally of every contractor is a good insurance policy. There are different types of policies, each of which cover the various range of mishaps that can occur in...
by admin | Aug 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you’re starting up your own business, chances are that you don’t have the financial assets that many of the larger corporations do. This doesn’t mean that you don’t have access to all the services which are available to the bigger companies. There are many services...
by admin | Aug 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Starting a business gives you the opportunity of running your own show. But many also assume it means the end of the 9-to-5 grind or no more uninspiring projects. Yet, this rosy picture doesn’t always reflect the reality of being in charge. That’s because, all too...
by admin | Jul 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Question: Since my MAGI [modified adjusted gross income] varies year from year, depending on the level of business contracts and projects I receive, does that mean I will be paying different premiums or rates and receiving different subsidies every year? Answer: Yes;...
by admin | Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Increasing postal rates aren’t the only extra cost small businesses may have to worry about soon. A bill in the U.S. House would boost the federal gas tax by 15 cents over the next three years if passed. U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), who proposed the...
by admin | Jul 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Time management and self-discipline have always been challenging at best and are the top skills that people struggle with the most. Inconsistency to plan, schedule, manage and control your time can sabotage your work day, affect your self-esteem, your productivity and...
by admin | Jul 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Maybe you haven’t had the earnings you projected you would this year. Maybe some key invoices are still unpaid and you’re getting panicky. Fear not — you’re not alone. To learn how to navigate a cash-flow slump, we asked 10 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur...
by admin | Jul 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
As a small business, it is difficult to make ends meet, especially if you operate in an industry that has a lot of competition. If someone were to come along and file a lawsuit against you at the start of your operations, you would have some difficulties recovering...
by admin | Jul 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
It should come as little surprise that following the “fumbled” launch of President Obama’s signature health care initiative, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), his ratings have sunk to a new low. According to a recent Washington Post/ABC News poll, 55 percent of...
by admin | Jul 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
The government shutdown and the Obamacare rollout debacle, both of which have significant tax implications, dominated the news in 2013. Looking ahead, some tax issues are certain while others are not. Below is what I see for the coming year. 2014 Tax Trends 1....
