If you’re a would-be entrepreneur, you probably dream about small business ownership. Whether you’re young and just out of school or stuck in a 9 to 5 job you hate, owning your own business can seem like the best of both worlds: The Freedom to do what you love. The Freedom to work when you […]
It’s that time of year again! April 15th is right around the corner, and many of us are scrambling to get our income taxes done before the filing deadline comes around. Of course, you can always file an extension, but you still need to pay any taxes you owe by April 15th. So, the time […]
All employers have an obligation to pay workers fairly and in accordance with federal, state and local laws. However, inexperienced business owners often get caught in the cross-hairs of government regulators because they are unaware of what the rules governing workers’ pay are. In New York State, for example, regulators returned over $35 million in […]
Workers compensation laws differ widely from state to state. Although almost every state requires that employers carry workers compensation insurance, the benefits provided to injured workers vary quite a bit. For example, some states allow the injured employee to choose a treating physician, while others require that the worker see a physician chosen by the […]
