With Florida named the best place to start a business by personal finance company WalletHub, now is a good time to remember every successful business begins with a plan. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, a good business plan “guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business” and entrepreneurs can “use […]Read More
With the 2025 filing season upon us, the Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take key steps now to prepare for filing their 2024 federal income tax returns next year. “The IRS continues to improve taxpayer services to help people prepare for tax season with more digital tools and options available,” according to an IRA […]Read More
As we move into 2025, small business owners are eager to find smarter ways to boost efficiency, save time and improve their bottom line. Embracing AI technology now is crucial. Waiting too long could leave you and your business playing catch-up. From AI assistants to advanced tools, these technologies can simplify daily operations, streamline processes, […]Read More
It seems no discussion about artificial intelligence doesn’t at least reference the science fiction-based view of a robot apocalypse. While that idea is firmly rooted in American popular culture, the Federal Trade Commission takes a more practical perspective on AI. According to a recent FTC Technology Blog post, ”speculation about human extinction is well beyond […]Read More
Everybody is jumping on the artificial intelligence bandwagon, but there are risks as well as rewards to using any new technology and AI is no different. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are a lot of ways AI can improve efficiency for small businesses, but there are also some associated risks. On the […]Read More
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time for festive parties, family gatherings and New Year’s resolutions. Business owners thinking about goals for 2025 should be sure to include cyber security on their lists. To help with that, the Better Business Bureau offers a list of the top 10 business scams to be aware […]Read More
As we move into the final stretch of the year, it can only mean one thing: Tax season is almost here. And that means fraudsters are getting ready to launch their schemes and the Internal Revenue Service is not immune to the activities of scam artists, including identity theft. The agency offers several helpful tips […]Read More
In today’s world, information overload is a constant challenge. The average U.S. smartphone user receives 46 app notifications daily, while a full-time worker receives 120 emails every day. With the digital universe hosting over a billion websites and the daily launch of 252,000 new ones, it’s clear we’re bombarded with more than our brains can […]Read More
Recovering from a disaster starts before the event happens, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. “Planning is one of the most important elements of recovery,” according to the SBA. “Writing and implementing a business continuity plan will help you minimize financial loss when your business faces a disaster.” A business continuity plan should do several […]Read More
As a small-business owner, you are focused on profitability, controlling costs, product quality, selling, prices and the competition. It is incredibly challenging when inflation has increased by 20% in the last four years. At the end of the second quarter of 2024, total consumer credit card debt in the United States was $1.4 trillion, an […]Read More
