Are Older Workers a Solution to the Labor Shortage?
During the ongoing labor shortage, businesses are offering hiring incentives, increased compensation and flexible schedules to attract workers. They may also want to consider whether they’re taking full advantage of an often-marginalized,
2022 Best Cities for Freelancers
The pandemic has created more opportunities for remote, self-directed and freelance work than ever. Today, around 10 million Americans say they’re working for themselves in some capacity. The opportunity to work from anywhere is indeed enticing to many
What to Do If There’s a Mistake on Your Business Taxes
For small-business owners, preparing an income tax return is far from simple, which can increase the chances of making a mistake. Here are six steps that small-business pros say you can take to cope with that hair-on-fire feeling of
5 Signs You Need a New Business Bank
Small-business owners tend to stand by their bank. For some, that allegiance is due to loyalty: 40% of business owners say their bank appreciates their business, and 30% feel they are treated better than the average customer, according to J.D.
Use Your Tax Refund to Knock Down Debt, Lift Your Finances
So you’re expecting a tax refund this year. With inflation driving up the price of gas, food and nearly everything else, that extra money can’t come soon enough. The hard part is deciding how to spend it. Should you invest the money?
Learn About Your Money in Small, Manageable Steps
So, you want to learn more about your money and make moves with it. Go you. “That’s a moment of self-awareness that requires celebration,” says San Francisco-based financial coach Saundra Davis. And your timing is perfect, as April is Financial Literacy Month.
Spring-Clean Your Finances With Some Automation
Automating financial tasks sounds like the perfect way to check mundane items like saving and paying bills off your to-do list with minimal effort. But there’s a potential downside to giving up manual control. When you automate bills, you may be less likely to review
7 Ways Freelancers and Small Businesses Can Ensure They’re Paid
Few people want to work for free. However, some small-business owners and freelancers are doing just that, according to the Independent Economy Council. In an October 2021 survey of self-employed professionals across
What to Know Before Your Business Adds Buy Now, Pay Later
“Buy now, pay later” is becoming common at large retailers like Target, Ikea and Macy’s. More and more small-business owners are allowing their customers the ability to pay in installments, too. In fact, 55% of local
Should You Invest in a Friend’s Business?
Ben & Jerry’s was started by childhood best friends. Four grad school buddies founded Warby Parker. A long friendship-turned-partnership brought Clear to TSA security lines across the U.S. A shopping trip between two pals launched size-inclusive clothing brand Universal Standard.
