Managing Your Business
Learn how to keep your business running smoothly with tips on hiring practices, improving sales, reducing liabilities, and more.
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An Employer’s Guide to 1099 Employees
Before hiring a 1099 employee, it’s important to understand the limitations of a 1099 contractor and sign a legally enforceable contractor agreement.
· 9 min read
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What Are Employment Taxes? What Small Businesses Should Know
Employment taxes are related to compensation. Complying with these tax laws can be complex but are necessary to avoid hefty penalties.
· 3 min read
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What Are Smart Contracts, and How Are They Regulated and Enforced?
Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms directly written into code. But how do they work, and do you have the same legal protections as with traditional contracts?
· 7 min read
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What Is Equity Compensation?
Equity compensation is a way for businesses to attract new talent and reward top employees without raising salaries. Learn how it could benefit employers, too.
· 9 min read
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What Is Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)?
Modified adjusted gross income is an IRS income measurement used to determine taxes due and your eligibility for certain benefits and government programs.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Registered Agent? a Business Compliance Guide
A registered agent receives legal documents and official government communications on behalf of a corporation or LLC. When choosing a registered agent and satisfying that requirement, you've got some options.
· 10 min read
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Accounting Basics: What Is Accrual Accounting?
Understanding how accrual accounting works lets you better track a company's long-term performance. It just takes learning a few key concepts.
· 11 min read
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What Is Mileage Reimbursement?
Depending on how much you drive for business, mileage deduction or reimbursement can add up to significant savings Learn how self-employed people can deduct business-related miles driven from their taxable income.
· 15 min read
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What Is Variable Cost?
Understanding your business' variable costs can help you price your products correctly, remain profitable, and grow your business.
· 3 min read
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Is Your Blog a Copyright Infringement Suit Waiting to Happen?
With more than 180 million blogs in the world, you have to wonder how many of these blogs infringe copyrights—or have their own infringed upon. If you have an active blog and regularly create new content—or reference others' content—you will want to read this.
· 6 min read