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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
Is Your Business Ready for a $15 Minimum Wage?
With calls to raise the federal minimum wage rate, small businesses need to figure out how to absorb the extra cost — and it’s a conundrum.
3 Easy Steps for Mastering Business Etiquette
How many times have you been in a meeting when an attendee gets a phone call … and takes it right there and then? Don’t do that.
Why Empathy Is A Must-Have for Future Business Leaders
Barbara Weltman discusses a leadership skill that successful entrepreneurs display.
How to Get Out of Your Commercial Lease
Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas for Small Business has some tips on how to leave your current office space.
A 5-Step Checklist for Your Disaster Recovery Plan
It’s hurricane season. Brace yourself (and your business) for circumstances beyond your control.
Want to Improve Leadership Skills? Get Better at Decision Making. Here’s How
Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas for Small Business outlines how to improve your decision-making abilities in seven easy steps.
Overwhelmed by Social Media? Try These 5 Simple Tips
If you’re looking for inexpensive marketing strategies, there is no better place to look than Facebook, YouTube and other networks. But keep it easy.
Is Your Business Ready for Summer Vacation Time? Ask These 3 Questions
It’s that time of year, when sunshine beckons. If you or your employees plan to take time off, now’s a good time to assess your vacation policy.
Why Working Over 40 Hours Is a Trap. Here’s How to Get Free
Barbara Weltman looks at why you should nix the long hours for you and your employees — and shares some ideas for boosting productivity.
What a Walmart Blunder Can Teach Us About Decision Making
When Walmart announced it would phase out store “greeters,” it suffered a backlash. Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas For Small Business provides tips on how to improve leadership skills and the decision making process.
How to Offer a Summer Internship Program, Paid or Unpaid
Tax expert Barbara Weltman runs through everything you need to know about summer interns, including tax credits and payroll costs.
Thanks to College Admissions Scandal, Honesty and Integrity Are Now Trendy
When it comes to leadership skills, entrepreneurs need to think about how they conduct themselves, personally and professionally, writes Barbara Weltman.
5 Tips for Delegating, When You’re Finally Done With Micromanagement
If you want to grow your business in a meaningful way, stop being a control freak and learn to delegate effectively, says Barbara Weltman.
Don’t Forget These Small Business Tax Deductions
Want to lower your tax bill? Tax expert Barbara Weltman has these tips for self-employed business owners and sole proprietors.