The AB&P journal
Useful answers for the decisions owners make every week.
Clear guidance on the financial, payroll, and people questions that tend to become urgent when no one explains them early.
Business · 3 min read ·
How to Prepare for a Recession as a Small Business Owner
One thing that the Coronavirus pandemic has taught small business owners is that unexpected circumstances make being adaptable and future-proofing your business more important than ever. The crisis has not only change…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Your Rights as a Taxpayer
Dealing with the IRS can be confusing and frustrating at times. While the agency does make the final decision regarding your taxable income and money owed, you also have rights as a taxpayer. Knowing these entitlement…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Paycheck Protection Program Loans Ineligible for Deduction
If you are a small business owner who has recently had your Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven, you may face unintended setbacks when you go to file your taxes. Unfortunately, according to an April 30 th updat…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How NOT to Respond to a Crisis
Crisis management is definitely a learned skill. Whether it’s an emergency in your industry, a PR fumble in your own company, or even an international pandemic, learning to deal with stressful situations with grace an…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
July 1, 2020 Minimum Wage Increases
Although COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the economy, previously passed legislation raising the minimum wage is set to take effect again. If you are operating in the city of Los Angeles or unincorporated areas of Los An…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
National Taxpayer Advocate Highlights IRS Shortcomings in Recent Report
The National Taxpayer Advocate’s office recently revealed that the IRS’s automatic fraud-detection tools are not functioning properly. According to Tax Pro Today , thousands of tax returns have been unnecessarily flag…
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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Ways to Connect with Your Clients
Your clients and customers make it possible for you to run your successful business. As such, making sure they feel heard, understood, and valued is likely at the core of your customer service strategy. If you’re look…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Adapt to the Changing Business Landscape
It’s no secret that the business landscape is rapidly changing. While the recent Coronavirus pandemic has certainly played a part, the technological advances of the last few years have accelerated and changed markets…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Lead Effectively In Uncertain Times
As a small business owner, it’s likely that you wear many hats, but the most important one of all is your position as the leader of your company. Your leadership style sets the tone for your employees as well as your…
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Business · 2 min read ·
What to do if an Ex-Employee Declines Your Rehire Offer
If you recently received a federal Paycheck Protection Program loan, you may be breathing a sigh of relief for your company’s financial health in these trying times. However, if you extend a rehire offer to one or mor…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Upskilling Emotional Intelligence in Your Business
The term “upskilling,” or devoting company time and/or resources into training existing staff in new proficiencies, has been a hot term as of late. With companies like Amazon and Accenture publicly defining their upsk…
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News · 4 min read ·
President Signs PPP Flexibility Act
As you are probably aware, I've been sharing information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) since it's release in April, and updates as they have occurred. The most recent update is the passage of the Paycheck P…
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