Tag: small business

Low-interest SBA loans coming to Michigan small businesses

Small business owners may get relief from economic hardships brought by the COVID-19 from a coalition of economic developers and entrepreneurial support organizations.  The Michigan Economic Development Corp., the state's business attraction and marketing entity, said Tuesday it would work closely...

Manager Karla Harrington is now a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor

ShindelRock Manager Karla Harrington was recently certified as a Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor! A QB ProAdvisor is a QuickBooks accounting pro who can provide strategic insights to drive small business success. ShindelRock tax and accounting professionals use their expertise in both...

10 ways small businesses can avoid fraud

As most of us know, small and mid-sized businesses are more vulnerable to fraud than larger organizations, and the effects can be much more damaging. To keep your business one step ahead, follow these ten tips to avoid business and...

How small business owners can save on college

Small business owners with college-bound children can save thousands of dollars a year if they plan ahead and adopt a few simple strategies. While it's best to plan when children are young, even some last-minute tips can cut parents' costs....

Report finds fraud hits small businesses harder

According to the recently released 2018 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, occupational fraud continues to drain a significant amount of money from businesses worldwide, with smaller organizations being hit particularly hard. The Journal of Accountancy recently...

Fraud controls may be lacking at smaller organizations

Organizations with fewer than 100 employees significantly trail their larger counterparts in the implementation of formal antifraud controls, according to a worldwide survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The industries most commonly victimized by fraud are banking...

Are your business assets vulnerable to theft?

The United States Trustee ("UST") encourages every chapter 11 small business owner to think about whether assets essential to the business are protected against theft or fraud. The potential for employee dishonestly, the most common type of business theft, increases...

Small business employers should expect higher health insurance premiums in 2016

Under the Affordable Care Act, currently "small" employers who are required under HCRA to provide health insurance are grouped in with larger employers for the amount of premiums they are charged.  However, starting in 2016, employers with 100 or less...