In our last ‘Tips & Tricks’ issue, we discussed The Danger of Competing On Price Alone. We warned against using your pricing strategy alone to be competitive; however, we did not discuss how to set your pricing. For some, this is easy to calculate. For others, it takes some trial and error, to learn what READ MORE
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The Danger of Competing On Price Alone
Unless you operate your business solely to garner a tax write-off, you are certainly interested in generating a profit for your business. Unfortunately, many times, small businesses think that the best way to get more customers is to be cheaper than the competition. This is very dangerous for the longevity and growth of a business. READ MORE
Independent Contractor or Employee? Avoid Misclassification Penalties
One of the most common questions I get asked by my small business clients is, whether their workers should be classified as independent contractors (1099) or employees (W-2). I understand the reasoning. Employees are one of the most expensive cost of doing business. At first glance, it may appear that it is less expensive to READ MORE
First Step to Stay Safe Online – Change That Password!
It’s a new year! Time for resolutions, cleaning out the closets, putting away last year’s files…and changing your online passwords. On your list of of resolutions, make sure foiling Digital Pirates by changing passwords is at the top of the list. If you are like most people, you use the same password, or a variation READ MORE
Keep Learning, Keep Rising
As a small business owner, there are many tasks jostling for your attention. And “learning” typically takes a back-seat, until there is more time. But, there is never enough spare time. So, this new year, we encourage you to carve out a few minutes each day to expand your knowledge, which will help you and READ MORE