08.04.20

Making Remote Work…Work

This year, many law firms were forced to temporarily shutter their offices and required staff to work from home. Although many professional services businesses are beginning to reopen and are recalling employees back to the office, COVID-19 infection rates could potentially spike to spring levels again this fall. Now is the time to prepare for […]

07.30.20

Giving to Charity is a Little Sweeter in 2020
Jacqueline N. Janczewski

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has temporarily created a new $300 charitable deduction for nonitemizers but also gives larger donors an opportunity to save more tax on their gifts. Here is what charitable donors need to know. Related Read: CARES Act Expands Financial Options for Impacted Plan Participants Limit suspended The CARES […]

07.29.20

What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act
Kelly H. Buchheit

In late 2019, the first significant legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 became law. Whether you offer your employees a 403(b), a 401(k), a 457(b) or no retirement plan, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act includes provisions that could affect you and your employees. Related Read: SECURE Act: New Tax Incentives […]

07.28.20

The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Business

Given the turbulent financial climate, it is not surprising to see more owners consider selling their businesses. Whether it is to look after employees, cut losses or for personal reasons, there is always a combination of pros and cons to consider. And I am speaking from experience, having sold my company to ORBA five years […]

07.23.20

Preventing Cyber Theft of Plan Assets Before it is Too Late

In the employee benefit plan landscape, cyber theft of participant accounts is a disaster waiting to happen. Whether or not you are liable as a plan sponsor, is a situation that you do not want to be in. Fortunately, there are steps plan sponsors can take to safeguard participant accounts from cyber theft. Plan sponsors […]

07.22.20

Staying Solvent — and Maybe Even Profitable — in Tough Times

Maintaining profitability is a challenge for medical practices in the best of times. When the economy undergoes a sudden and unforeseen downturn it can be hard for any business, including a physician practice, to stay afloat. What is worse, you may find coping with economic change even more difficult because of the constantly shifting Medicare, […]

07.21.20

Reintroducing Accessory Dwelling Units in Chicago

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become popular rental alternatives in urban areas across the U.S. over recent years. Many cities, including Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., have already embraced the concept of offering these unconventional homes to offset the rising costs of housing within city limits. Now, more cities are evaluating current […]

07.15.20

Grow Your Business in an Unpredictable Economy

Even the best value proposition does not make your business recession-proof. How can a business double-down in times of economic uncertainty? Begin with your data and then focus on growth. Here are six ways to grow your business in an unpredictable economy. Want to Survive a Recession? Start With Your Data Map Your Metrics to […]

07.13.20

PPP Application Deadline Extended — $129 Billion Available
Frank L. Washelesky

In June, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act was signed into law, making it easier for many businesses to benefit from forgivable PPP loans. This was good news for restaurants, many of which had declined to apply for loans because of the Program’s strict requirements regarding rehiring of staff, use of the funds and […]

07.08.20

Paycheck Protection Program Gets a Refresh
Frank L. Washelesky

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has received a partial makeover. The PPP Flexibility Act (“Flexibility Act”), signed into law on June 5 together with new Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance, eases some of the restrictions that made it difficult for many businesses — restaurants in particular — to take full advantage of the program. Among […]