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Eric Joern: Nov 7, 2022 3:53:54 PM
The Coronovirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains a business relief provision known as the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a...
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Eric Joern: Oct 19, 2022 9:26:10 AM
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 had many long-ranging implications, but perhaps none more significant than its effect on itemized deductions and how...
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The YPD Team: Oct 17, 2022 9:00:00 AM
A common question we hear from our clients is how to calculate overtime in a bi-weekly cycle. That’s because overtime is calculated in Illinois and...
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The Kaizen Team: Oct 10, 2022 9:00:00 AM
You have a ton of responsibility as a small business owner, but there’s one thing that often gets lost in the shuffle when you’re starting out that...
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Eric Joern: Oct 3, 2022 4:59:30 PM
Is there a recession coming? We don’t know what the future holds, but it’s always important for your small business to be ready for anything – which...
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Eric Joern: Sep 23, 2022 2:20:04 PM
For most small businesses, it’s the dream to eventually own the building that your business operates out of. After all, historically real estate has...
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Eric Joern: Sep 12, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Growth is probably one of your goals this year for your small business – and if it isn’t, it should be. That said, not all growth is created equal....
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Eric Joern: Sep 6, 2022 1:29:32 PM
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, S corporations account for 76.8% of corporations with less than 500 employees and 37.3% of corporations...
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Eric Joern: Aug 29, 2022 2:07:52 PM
As part of our continuing series on how to grow your small business the right way, today we look at mergers and acquisitions. Acquisitions can be a...
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Heather Palermo: Aug 22, 2022 3:31:55 PM
It may not be where your hiring strategy goes first, but it should be. 90% of start ups fail. Often that’s because owners see it as their duty to do...
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Eric Joern: Aug 18, 2022 12:28:29 PM
Growth should be a goal of any business. That said, not all growth is created equal. If not done correctly, it can be downright dangerous. One study...
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Eric Joern: Aug 8, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Why auto repair shops often benefit from uncertainty in the supply chain — and how to make sure your shop is one of them. Supply chain issues have...
