By: Deborah Sweeney CEO of MyCorporation.com Tax payers have an extra two days of breathing room this year, with the due date for filing returns pushed back to April 17th, but nerves and confusion are still as high as ever. American tax law is ridiculously complex, especially for businesses. I always recommend that small business owners seek outside help from an accountant just to make sure they don’t miss anything. But if you feel confident enough to take a stab at your ...

irs, mycorporation, Small Business, small business owners, taxes

I will admit it up front; I’m a Penn State grad, so I may be a little biased on how Joe Paterno, long time head football coach, was terminated. One thing is certain, firing any employee over the phone is NEVER acceptable. Keep in mind that “JoePa” loyally served the University with a spotless record for almost 50 years. He has also donated millions of dollars to the university, solicited donors for millions more and took half the salary of his ...

business, business practices, firing, human resources, Small Business

I'm not exactly sure where mine is, but I'm sure it's hiding somewhere.  Every time I receive a new phone book on my doorstep, I have a tough time deciding whether to keep it or throw it in the trash.  Most people I know throw it away. Essentially, businesses listed in the yellow pages of the phone book are either hiding under my couch or waiting for the garbage truck to take them away. When I'm looking for a specific service, instead of ...

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Ensuring clarity in what your business does will result in lasting success.  Many entrepreneurs and business owners believe that being a jack of all trades will make your business successful.  Unfortunately, it’s just the opposite. Here are a few question to ask yourself, to be sure that you’re on the right track. . What are the focus and specialty of your business? For some, this might be an easy question to answer.  For others, you may not know where to start.  What is the ...

increase revenue, market clarity, Small Business, success

The holidays are right around the corner, what a perfect time to reconnect with your customers! How can you do this in a way that is memorable and helps your business stand out?  We know how, holidize! Holidizing is adding a bit of the holiday season into your brand's designs!  Sprinkle it on your logo, company emails, website, marketing strategy and more. Holidizing your brand's designs is a great way to distinguish your business and increase your revenue. It can be included in ...

company brand, holiday design, increase sales, revenue, Small Business