🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to organizations getting the word out, using internal public relations professionals can be quite effective. But how do you know when it is necessary to retain the services of an outside PR firm? One important step in determining if you should hire an external PR company is to … Continue reading “When is it Necessary to Hire a Public Relations Firm?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe Wannacry cyberattack in May 2017 highlighted the major problems that bedevil the various nations affected by devastating ransomware crime. Namely, that targeted nations are often slow to track down the source of such cyberattacks – and once they have done so, they also lack any effective means to punish the … Continue reading “Can the World Economic Forum Tackle Cybercrime?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readCryptocurrency is hot right now. As it emerges as an asset class of its own, many people are still confused how to treat it for federal income tax purposes. In response, the IRS issued guidance back in 2014 that treats virtual currencies that are convertible to cash as a capital asset … Continue reading “Cryptocurrency Tax Essentials”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readBy 2035, millions of baby boomers might well be living a meager existence. That’s because today, close to half of the households in the United States have absolutely nothing saved for retirement. Over the past 25 years, pensions have rapidly died out and their replacement – defined contribution plans – have … Continue reading “Retirement: Living on Less”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readIn the wake of the New Year, many of us burden ourselves with a laundry list of resolutions to do things differently and to improve upon our personal and professional goals. For many entrepreneurs, a new year offers a clean slate and a tantalizing chance to achieve greater business success. Individual … Continue reading “The Only New Year’s Resolutions You Need”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAccording to the pundits, the Dec. 14 move by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to repeal existing net neutrality rules is either a major blow to free communication or a storm in a teacup. Perhaps the truth lies somewhere between these polarizing viewpoints. It appears that those who supported dismantling the … Continue reading “Net Neutrality – What’s All the Fuss About?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readTax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) – The GOP-sponsored tax reform bill made final passage through Congress on Dec. 20. The following are provisions with the widest-ranging impact: Lowers the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent Allows companies a one-time repatriation of overseas cash Retains seven individual … Continue reading “Making Changes to Corporate and Individual Income Taxes, Indian Tribe Resource Programs and Previous Legislation”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWhen it comes to selling online, gaining users’ trust is a serious matter for businesses. Based on a July 2015 poll from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, security and privacy concerns are a big reason consumers are not doing more online. The survey found that … Continue reading “How to Build Trust with Customers Online”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readSome experts are predicting that the recent tax legislation will create a ton of new business creation and activity – just not the kind that lawmakers originally intended. These people are predicting a surge in efforts for reclassification and the organization of cover companies by employees so they can have their … Continue reading “Everyone’s an Owner”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe S&P 500 has enjoyed an eight-year bull market with an average annual return of 19.4 percent. Starting in 2019, U.S. companies will benefit from a massive cut in the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. This provides them with the opportunity to make significant investments in expansion, … Continue reading “Marketing Timing Pros and Cons”