“A lie can travel around the world before the truth can get its boots on.” No one knows who first penned that quote, which is often mistakenly attributed to Mark Twain, but variations of it have been around long before fake news began to play such a disruptive role in modern U.S. society. To help fight the spread and negative impact of bogus news, Denver Public Library …
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Small Business Finances: Should You Hire a Bookkeeper, an Accountant, or Both?
As a small business owner, you know that bookkeepers and accountants are professionals who can help take care of your company’s financials. But do you know what the difference is between their roles — and which one is better for a small firm? Although their duties can overlap, each one has a distinct part to play and your small business can benefit from using both. Why? A …
A 401(K) retirement plan can be an affordable choice for a small restaurant business
What’s on the menu when it comes to offering employee benefits at your restaurant? Though retirement plans are cited as a major reason that staff join and stay with their employers, the traditional 401(k) is often seen as too costly and complex for a small restaurant business to provide. We’re here to break down that myth, and help you decide whether you should offer a …
Business etiquette: How to get through the holidays with your reputation and relationships intact
The holidays can be a great time for a small business to show appreciation to its customers and employees but it can also be a time when poor choices—in business gifts or party planning—can ruin a business relationship or, worse, result in legal action. It can be tricky to make the right choices. The line between work and the social realm, with their different …
Year-end tax moves for your small business
As December 31st draws near, here are a handful of tax moves your small business can make to cut its tax bill for the year, before the clock runs out on 2016. As always, check with your tax advisor before committing your small business to a decision that has tax consequences. Improve disability access The American With Disabilities Act, or ADA, requires businesses that …