Whether you’ve got an Etsy shop, a brick-and-mortar business or an e-commerce site, it’s high time to get ready for the 2022 holidays.
Barbara Weltman
Barbara Weltman is the founder of Big Ideas for Small Business, Inc., which publishes Idea of the Day®. She is the author of J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2022 and other books that inform the small business community of tax, financial, and legal information they should know about. For more information, visit the Big Ideas for Small Business website .
Posts by Barbara Weltman
How to Set a Pet Policy for Your Business
Want to let employees returning to the office bring their pandemic pets with them? Here are some tips.
It’s Not Too Late to Find a Summer Intern. Here’s What to Know
Summer interns can help fill slots while employees take vacations, plus they bring perspectives (and new skills) your staff might not have.
5 Things Small Business Owners Should Do Before the End of the Year
Hold the egg nog. It’s time to renew licenses, review your retirement plans and check inventory counts before ringing in 2022.
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4 Reasons Why You’re in Business for Yourself (In Case You Forgot)
Yes, it’s challenging to run a small business these days. But here’s a reminder why you chose this path.
3 Ways Business Owners Can Stay Optimistic as Pandemic Drags On
Here are some simple strategies for getting back your upbeat mind frame.
It’s Already Hurricane Season. Here’s How to Prepare
We’ve already dealt with Tropical Storm Claudette. That’s a reminder that extreme weather can affect your small business, no matter where you’re based.
25 Funny One-Liners About Taxes
Mark Twain, Margaret Mitchell and Chris Rock have all gotten laughs with their quips about taxes.
The Who, What, Where for Your 2021 Estimated Taxes
The deadline for filing estimated taxes is fast approaching. Expert Barbara Weltman shares her tips on navigating the process.
How Much Should I Pay Myself?
Expert Barbara Weltman helps women entrepreneurs figure out their own salaries.
Fast, Easy Ways to Make Your Business More Green
Here’s how to reduce your carbon footprint, save on energy costs and incorporate environmentally friendly business practices.
3 Tax Tips That’ll Help You Hire and Keep Employees
Here’s a reason for women entrepreneurs to look forward to tax season.
3 Covid-19 Tax Breaks, Financial Relief for the Self-Employed
Independent contractors, freelancers, and gig workers qualify for this relief.
5 Ways to Firm Up Your Firm’s Work-From Home Policies
As the coronavirus crisis carries on, here are ways for women entrepreneurs to formalize WFH arrangements.
Want to Practice Self-Care? Do These 3 Things
If you don’t take care of yourself (especially during a pandemic!), no one else will, writes expert Barbara Weltman.