by Trudy Langston | May 6, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysThe IRS business rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile, a 2.5-cent increase from the previous year. To keep your options open, you must choose the standard mileage method in the first year your vehicle is used for business. If you start with actual...
by Trudy Langston | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysMissing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, it is difficult to defend your records during a year-end review, often resulting in disallowed deductions and higher taxable income.Commingling personal and...
by Trudy Langston | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysRemote work can lower overhead, expand your hiring pool, and improve flexibility. But it can also create multi-state tax and payroll compliance issues. In-person work can improve training, supervision, and team cohesion, but it often comes with...
by Trudy Langston | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysHow long you keep a document depends on what it is, which law applies, and sometimes your state’s rules as well. A practical baseline is to keep general personnel records for at least two years, payroll tax records at least four years, benefits...
by Trudy Langston | Apr 8, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysA CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool centralizes leads, customer communication, and deal tracking in one platform. Most small businesses need a CRM when manual tracking leads to missed follow-ups or a lack of visibility into sales...
by Trudy Langston | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysEffective time management is about implementing scalable systems that reduce administrative friction, not micromanaging employees. Most businesses struggle in one of three specific areas: project management, time tracking, or scheduling. Avoid...
