Posts by Alegria Network Administrator

Terminating or disciplining an employee is fraught with legal, compliance and safety issues. In the worst case scenario, violence can occur. Red Flags from the FBIThe FBI has published a handbook entitled Workplace Violence.In that publication, the agency notes that when employee violence occurs, there is a “chance that some warning sign will have reached the employer in…

When owners and managers receive business valuations, the first thing they typically do is flip to the conclusion to see what it’s worth. Often, little attention is given to the analyses underlying the final number, especially if the report was prepared for internal planning or financial reporting purposes. But it’s always a smart idea for the…

Employees, self-employed individuals and employers all pay the Social Security tax, and the bite the Social Security tax takes gets bigger every year. Here’s what you should know — and why you should be concerned.  Projected Social Security Tax CeilingsThe Social Security tax hit on your income is expected to get much worse in future years, according…

If you own a small business, you might consider hiring your kids to work during their time off from school. In addition to teaching your children some financial responsibility and business sense, there are some tax advantages to factor into your decision. Here are the details.  Tax Advantages for Your ChildThere are special tax breaks for…

When companies depend on overtime to meet productivity goals, they can’t ignore or minimize the stress and disruptions it causes in their workers’ lives. The risks — especially now that so many employees have made it clear that they’ll voluntarily leave their jobs — are too great.What’s more, if a business becomes overly dependent on overtime,…

Let’s say divorcing spouses own part of the stock in a closely held corporation. This may be one of their biggest marital assets, and often one spouse decides to buy out the other party’s shares by transferring some assets in exchange for the stock. Before jumping headfirst into these transfers, it’s important to consider the expected…

As tax season heats up, companies of all kinds and sizes will be on the hunt for ways to reduce their tax bills. One of the most common ways is through business expense deductions, but not every such expense is deductible. Here’s what to know about the expenses that you can — and can’t — properly…

Question: Our organization sponsors both health and retirement plans that must comply with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). We recently received a request from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for plan-related documents. Is this an audit? And if so, what should we expect? Answer: A request for plan documents usually signals the beginning of…

Even in America, not all customers are created equal.  If you apply the “Pareto Principle” to your sales department, you’re likely to make two discoveries: 80% of your  Without a strategy for concentrating on your trophy clientele and putting the rest on the back burner, you could be spinning your wheels to meet the demands of…