January 2024

Building Momentum

Momentum is strength or force gained by motion or by a series of events. But how do you transform this gradual progression into your business for remarkable growth and profitability? For entrepreneurs with their sights set on expanding their revenue and profit, understanding the mechanics of building and maintaining business momentum is crucial. Let’s explore the strategies that turn a

Ah, the joys of making Google content. SEO tasks—a mix of necessary chores and digital pampering—keep your site in Google’s good books. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. From appeasing the almighty search engine to understanding its quirks, here’s your guide to making Google a smidge happier while keeping your website from throwing an […]
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule for independent contractor classification under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Beginning on March 11, 2024, the rule will effectively reinstate the longstanding version of the “economic reality” test the DOL previously used. This test uses a multifactor, totality-of-the-circumstances analysis to determine whether […]

employee offboarding and termination guide
The Imperative of a Robust Offboarding Process: Safeguarding Your Business in a Dynamic LandscapeAs we kick off the new year, businesses are unfortunately having to lay off employees. It’s important to have a comprehensive offboarding process that involves both HR and IT. Recent high-profile cases of disgruntled ex-employees causing data breaches and sabotaging company operations highlight the pressing need for

For manufacturers, trends in online marketing and sales that have transformed B2C commerce may seem to be an interesting but largely irrelevant development. Traditionally, businesses selling to other businesses have relied on lead generation from their sales staff, cultivating relationships with potential business partners and keeping advertising tightly focused within their industry. After all, when you don’t offer the kind

A fiduciary working with a couple who answered the question, Who should you name as a trustee?A trustee has considerable influence over the well-being of beneficiaries and your legacy, so choosing one is a decision you should never take lightly. But who should you name as a trustee? In a perfect world, you could select a family member and trust them to handle these affairs while acting with the utmost integrity and expertise… but the world

Time to Update your Privacy Policy
JMBM Cybersecurity and Privacy Group
Robert Braun
Stuart Tubis
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In 2024, privacy laws adopted by Montana, Oregon, Texas and Utah will become effective. While the laws have much in common (and are similar to the laws already in effect), they each have special characteristics, and companies will need to evaluate how they impact operations,

Although the Internal Revenue Code does not allow employers to exclude part-time employees, it has allowed them to exclude employees from their 401(k) plans until they have worked at least 1,000 hours in a year. As a result, employers historically used this rule to exclude part-time employees from plan participation, including the right to make elective salary deferral contributions to

When it comes to negotiating money, women sometimes tend to sell themselves short. The money stories we’ve been fed throughout our lives don’t align with asking for more, and better yet, for what we’re worth. Whether you’re a season professional or just starting on your career journey, one piece of wisdom resonates deeply – don’t leave money on the table.