How to Get the Employee Retention Credit: What Owners Need to Know
On December 27th, 2020 a new law extended COVID tax credits for employers in 2021. The new expansions make many employers eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) who were not eligible in 2020. If you are a restaurateur or own a business that is impacted by a federal or state mandated shut down or…
Read MoreLeadership: From Boots to Loafers – Episode 2
Greg Henderson is a veteran who heads up our HRO department, and each week he gives super quick insights into how his time in the military molded him into a good leader in the workplace! #business #smallbusiness #leadership #military #success #veteran
Read MoreOutsourcing Exercise for Owners: What You Need to Outsource
Outsourcing is a tool used by several small businesses to help them get the competitive edge on their competition by allowing them to focus on the tasks necessary to help them grow while others fill in the gaps. But how do you know WHAT to outsoruce? Follow this quick exercise!
Read MoreLeadership: From Boots to Loafers – Episode 1
Our HRO guru, Greg Henderson, begins a new series this week called Leadership: From Boots to Loafers. He describes how his life in the military has prepared him for leadership and how some of the lessons he learned there match perfectly with leadership in the workplace. Contact Greg Henderson here. #business #smallbusiness #leadership #military #success…
Read MoreWhat to Consider When Hiring Remote Employees
Over the course of the last year, with stay at home orders and kids out of school, remote work is now a way of life. Additionally a lot of businesses have discovered that hiring remote employees has expanded their talent pool to find even more ideal candidates for their open positions. Hiring remotely is brand…
Read MoreWebinar: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 | Small Business Impact
It’s been a big week for small businesses as the next round of PPP loans is upon us. In this webinar, Mike and Matt discuss what the qualifications are and how to really MAXIMIZE your loan potential that most business owners don’t realize. After this webinar, you’ll have an understanding of:PPP Round 2Employee Retention CreditWhat…
Read MoreWebinar: Business Owner’s Guide to 2021 Planning
Start 2021 with confidence that you’re headed in the right direction with your CPA’s perspective on business planning for the new year. Join us for a webinar packed with year-end strategies for adjusting your sales goals, evaluating your key departments, and lessening your tax liability. Matthew Patrick, Founder of Patrick Accounting, and Mike Shaeffer, COO,…
Read MoreEmployee Benefits: Ideas and Best Practices
From a young age, we’re ingrained with a simple idea. “When I get rewarded for doing something, I want to do more of that thing.” Employee rewards aren’t a replacement for sufficient compensation. Rewards are like gravy on the biscuit. But, don’t overlook the importance of going beyond a paycheck. If you don’t have a…
Read MoreBurnout: How it Affects Everyone and How to Re-Charge
Mike Hello everybody, welcome to another edition of the One Step Better podcast, I’m your host, Mike Schaeffer, and today, we’re gonna talk about a topic that has been maybe beat up a little bit on some circles but it’s something that we haven’t really hit on in a while. We’re gonna try to take…
Read MoreGuiding Your Team Through Change
All entrepreneurs know that change is always inevitable, especially in today’s environment. But a lot of the time, change is HARD. In a past blog post, we shared some tips to help you embrace difficult changes. As a leader or a second-chair leader, you have a critical responsibility to help your team navigate change, whether…
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