Self Employment

Consultants who lack professionalism can run a business, but it leaves so much room for improvement.

A lot of HR and supply-chain conflicts could be avoided if stakeholders simply leveraged the power of definition.

Once just the domain of downloadable tax forms and a prime candidate for a Plain Language overhaul, the IRS.gov web site has undergone a low-key, yet shout-out worthy, transformation in recent years -...

If you'd ever had clients who treated you as an order taker rather than a high-value professional, maybe you're making these two common mistakes in your freelance business. Here's how to change your...

For a split second, I was hooked as it sounded like an offer for increased exposure for me. However, I quickly “snapped to” and realized the possible negative ramifications (the impact you don’t...

Take a closer look at the three primary types of entities and their potential impact on taxes.

You can open accounts for your start-up without providing a personal guarantee. These companies should welcome your business.

This blog talks about outsourcing and how this could help your business run (more) efficiently.

Getting clients for your freelance business is all about timing and this one other thing that so many freelancers miss in their marketing.

Regardless of the type of business you are starting, there are some common personality traits most entrepreneurs share which are important ingredients for success. Do you have the right stuff to make it...

HR compliance issues are becoming more and more critical to all businesses in the U.S. These issues are complex, ever-changing, and now have much more significant financial implications than ever before. Staying on...

The buzz surrounding Google Buzz is worth listening to. Here’s how you may be able to use it for your business.

Online resources every small-business owner should consider essential.

Since attaining the top post in the U.S., our president - who I voted for - has been promising to help small business owners with financing. Maybe it's been his focus on healthcare...

The agency has enacted a plan to audit 6,000 more businesses over the next three years and misclassification of employees as contractors is one of the primary targets.

One of the things Obama promised while campaigning was that he would take measures to help the middle class. As a result, one of the first things that happened while he was in...

You'll need to learn the laws regarding sales tax, use tax, and business and occupation tax for any state in which you plan to operate.

The tricky part is documenting that the person you hired is an independent contractor and not an employee.

Despite the recession, the construction industry (in all its forms) still offers more entrepreneurial opportunities than many other industries.