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Take control of tax compliance in M&A deals

Don’t undervalue transactional tax management in post-merger systems integration Repost from Avalara.com Does your business look the same today as it did five years ago? What about even one year ago? For most companies, the answer is no. And for many, it’s change for the better.

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Is e-fulfillment’s need for speed creating a drag on your business?

Racing to deliver the goods could put you on the fast track to sales tax nexus Repost from Avalara.com The Internet has vastly changed the way products move from buyer to seller. One-click ordering. Get it now. Two-day free delivery. The speed and ease of ecommerce and mobile commerce covers a lot of ground in […]

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Exempt employee status change on the horizon

Coming soon to a workplace near you: changes in overtime pay for employees in a variety of positions. The Obama administration plans to unveil its new regulations for employers paying workers overtime wages. These new guidelines would, among other things, include a new definition for exempt and nonexempt worker classification.

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Avoiding class action lawsuits due to FCRA violations

Employers must be certain their hiring and recruiting practices are compliant with state and federal regulations. Failure to provide the correct documentation or paperwork to new employees could result in fines or worse – a lawsuit. Personnel management softwarecan help companies avoid landing themselves in hot water during hiring.

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Mental health issues in the workplace

Dealing with mental health is an enormous problem facing our society. Individuals across the nation suffer from a range of disorders that the public, physicians and employers are just beginning to fully grasp. As awareness and understanding of these disorders grows, it will be more important for workplaces to ensure they’re adequately protecting their workers […]

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What happens in the event of a cyberattack?

Cybersecurity is a top concern for every business. With multiple high-profile data breaches that cost businesses millions of dollars and seriously damaged their reputations in recent years, it’s increasingly apparent that one area companies can’t afford to neglect is IT security.

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SEO 101: Building an online presence

SEO 101: Building an online presence

Over the past few years, technology has taken the business world by storm. With so many people using search engines to find answers, products, and local service providers, you really are missing out if you’ve failed to establish a business website. As more and more business owners jump into the website game, the scramble for […]

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Cloud hosting for business continuity

Cloud hosting for business continuity

Unforeseen disasters can strike at any time and, when they do, your business could come to a grinding halt. A business continuity plan could prevent this from happening by securing your precious business data at another location. But all too often, data backup can be too complicated for the average IT personnel to manage.

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5 mistakes to avoid when investing in IT

5 mistakes to avoid when investing in IT

As a small or medium sized business owner, you likely have your hands full. Between managing your staff, looking for growth opportunities and keeping clients happy, you probably have little time to dedicate to new technology purchases. Being so busy, it can be easy to make a mistake when choosing an IT solution.

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Twitter tips to market your business

Twitter tips to market your business

Social media marketing is one of many effective methods to expand your business’s reach to a wider group of audience that could eventually turn into potential customers. When we think of social media marketing, our thoughts immediately turn to Facebook.

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