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[Update] Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

Attorney Susan J. Markey shares guidance to help you understand the Paycheck Protection Loan forgiveness program, includ...

October 22, 2020

5 ways technology can mitigate the risks of ghost and zombie assets

Both ghost and zombie assets arise from improper tracking of fixed assets. Here are five ways techology can mitigate the...

October 4, 2020

Kelly Phillips Erb on what comes after the extended tax season

What do tax prepares and awyers need to know about the upcoming economic landscape? Kelly Phillips Erb discusses what co...

September 7, 2020

Data protection: How to create a written information security policy (WISP)

The introduction of the CCPA and the New York SHIELD Act means it's vital for businesses to have a written information s...

August 4, 2020

5 Things you need to know about compliance with freelancer laws

If your company relies on a mix of full-time staff and freelancers, here's what you need to know about navigating compli...

July 2, 2020

Understanding pay stubs: 7 tips to help your employees

Understanding pay stubs can be confusing for employees. Follow these seven tips to make things clearer for them and save...

May 27, 2020

CCPA non-compliance: What are the penalties?

Violating the CCPA's requirements is surprisingly easy. Learn what the violations and breaches are, and what the penalti...

February 3, 2020

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): How to win & regain trust

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) presents challenges but also opportunities in marketing, customer touchpoints...

November 12, 2019

14 ways to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Here are 14 ways your business can prepare right now for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

September 17, 2019

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): A quick start guide

The California Consumer Privacy Act 2019 is coming, and will change how businesses handle personal information. Learn more.

August 7, 2019

Unscrambling payroll tax compliance regulation for small business

How familiar are you with local payroll tax compliance regulation? We've broken down the basics to make payroll tax comp...

October 30, 2018

5 reasons why fixed asset management isn’t built for spreadsheets

How effective is your spreadsheet strategy for fixed asset management? It may appear to get the job done, but going digi...

August 14, 2018

Don’t let procurement fraud eat into your profits

Procurement fraud is a growing global problem. Understand your level of risk and what kind of controls to put in place w...

July 17, 2018

Tax reform: Opportunities and threats for business owners

This is the first of a three-part series outlining the critical business financial planning changes impacting SMBs as a ...

March 2, 2018

GDPR: What employers need to know

On May 25, 2018, the European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect. Find out what it ...

January 12, 2018

Tax prep strategies for Small Business Owners

4 year-end tax prep strategies every small business owner needs to know [Infographic]

Managing a growing business is a tough enough job without the anxiety of filing taxes. By getting a jump on tax prep, bu...

December 7, 2017

6 tips for managing risk to reap the rewards

Small business owners are always taking risks when trying to grow their business. Here are 6 tips to help small business...

October 12, 2017

9 Reasons to ditch your spreadsheets

Is your business still using spreadsheets to handle asset management and accounting? Discover nine reasons why it's time...

November 1, 2016

Surviving an audit under the new FSMA

A business management solution designed for the food industry will help your company rise to the challenges brought on b...

September 9, 2016

The clear path forward (and backward) – traceability compliance under the new FSMA

The FSMA's traceability requirements could need investment in tracking and documenting supply chains. Technology may be ...

August 23, 2016

HARPC compliance without the headaches

It can feel like a headache for those in the food production industry, but failure to maintain HARPC compliance can comp...

July 28, 2016

Time waster #6: Payroll administrator struggles with government reporting

Payroll reporting, in general, is a key area where you can increase efficiencies.

March 1, 2016

Avoid these common tax mistakes

Is your new business is handling its tax obligations properly? Avoid these eight common mistakes to save your company fr...

October 26, 2015