I reread a great research paper recently: “Capitalists in the Twenty-first Century,” from the economists Matthew Smith, Danny Yagan, Owen M. Zidar and … [Read more...] about Human Capitalists in the Twenty-First Century
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Psst. Time to Raise Your Prices.
I don't know about your small business. But for us? We haven't been very disciplined about raising prices during the pandemic. So even if our costs … [Read more...] about Psst. Time to Raise Your Prices.
Recovery Startup Business Employee Retention Credit
For the third and fourth quarters of 2021, tax law provides an unusual incentive to small business entrepreneurs: the recovery startup business … [Read more...] about Recovery Startup Business Employee Retention Credit
Solving the Employee Retention Credit Partial Suspension Puzzle
Okay, something you should know if you employ workers. You may have a backdoor method for qualifying for the employee retention credit. The partial … [Read more...] about Solving the Employee Retention Credit Partial Suspension Puzzle
Three Tips for Bigger Employee Retention Credits
If your business got beat up by the Covid-19 pandemic—many did of course—you hopefully know about employee retention credits. But what you may not … [Read more...] about Three Tips for Bigger Employee Retention Credits
Biden S Corporation Tax Proposals Cap Savings
S corporations and their shareholders want to pay close attention to President Biden’s tax proposals. Mr. Biden proposes raising taxes on high-income … [Read more...] about Biden S Corporation Tax Proposals Cap Savings
Small Business Failure Rate Grossly Exaggerated?
Last weekend I visited a local Chinese restaurant I enjoyed as a kid. The experience was a fun walk down memory lane. I hadn’t eaten there for … [Read more...] about Small Business Failure Rate Grossly Exaggerated?
The Covid-19 Epidemic Endpoint: New Research Gives Hope
Fascinating research popped up on a preprint server last week. New work from scientists who earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic made big … [Read more...] about The Covid-19 Epidemic Endpoint: New Research Gives Hope
The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth
We’ve all had a lot of other things to pay attention to recently. The election. Covid-19. A struggling economy. But something unexpected popped … [Read more...] about The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth
Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses
Some bad news, I’m afraid. Covid-19 closures appear to be killing millions of small businesses. That’s maybe not a huge surprise. Also, we’ve had … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses