Do you remember how you paid last time you got a cup of coffee? Did you unfold a five-dollar bill and hand it to the cashier or give a quick swipe of your card? How would you pay for a pack of gum at the gas station? Do you fish around for spare change or…
Employers wishing to take advantage of the work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) will be pleased to know they have more time to file the necessary paperwork. Earlier this month, the IRS announced an extension for employers filing paperwork to claim the WOTC for targeted employees. This credit was extended retroactively to January 2015, but there…
Business owners need to maintain not only clients but employees to keep operations running smoothly. One big mistake employers make is not promoting from within. Some positions won’t be able to be filled by your existing employee pool, but when they are not considered for vacant or new positions, loyal employees can feel underappreciated. This…
Mobile search and internet usage has surpassed desktop activity in recent years and continues to grow. However, many businesses create media and marketing campaigns on desktop computers and don’t take into account that mobile visitors will interact with this media differently than desktop users. To stay competitive, businesses need to address the different needs of…
No retiree wants to relinquish their hard earned money to the government. Though paying taxes is inevitable, there are several advantages available that can lower the amount going to Uncle Sam. An important first step is to get the standard deductions out of the way. By getting the obvious out of the way first,…
Every year people are being robbed of millions of dollars, they aren’t being held up at gun point, and they often don’t even know it’s happening. Though federal agencies are ramping up security measures, identity theft is still a major issue plaguing consumers and it is up to those consumers to keep their identities safe….
For businesses to succeed, they need to stand out. Whether companies are courting investors or customers, years of hard work mean nothing without a good first impression. Below are a few easy ways that business owners can illuminate their brands. Choose a Good Story Over Listing Facts Telling a story is one of the easiest…
Tony Perricelli, CPA, Member of Scott and Company, had an article recently published in the Greenville Business Magazine. His article discusses the implications of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes of 2015 Act (PATH Act) that was signed into law by President Obama on December 18th, 2015. While the PATH Act includes several previously temporary…
A lot of people have watched the recent fluctuations in the market and began having flashbacks of the great recession. Have no fear, if you are invested in long term, stay put. The current chaos is driven by short term gains and fear. Banks are still lending, houses are still being bought, and credit markets…
This year, like previous years, businesses face the challenge of staying on top of new trends, being present in the minds of consumers, increasing leads and intensifying brand recognition efforts. Businesses exist on a constantly changing plain where there is no one-best-way to build a marketing strategy. People who have years of experience can…
