We’re all waiting and watching (and hoping) to see if federal interest rates will be dropping soon. But the outcome of the August jobs report could also have a big impact on stock market prices. What does this mean for you as a small business...

In your Orange County business, you're shooting for one thing whether you realize it or not: customer loyalty.Seeking out new customers is an arduous task in itself, but keeping them satisfied is another beast that you should take seriously. Why is it so important to...

Making New Year’s resolutions seems like a waste of time. Sure, we might start with the best of intentions, but by February most of us have quit the gym, returned to normal eating habits, and left books unread on our bedside tables. But something I do believe in...

So last week, I began the conversation around those foundational items of necessity for a "real" business that many business owners in Orange County don't quite take into consideration when they first get started.These are the sort of things that can be the difference...

Lots of things have been changing recently -- from Academy Award ratings (they're down), to mortgage rates (which have been rising), to the effective tax rates for most businesses and families in 2018 (which, you may have heard, have changed!). But we here at Sawyer...

I don’t know about you, but after the holidays (and I hope yours were filled with good things and happy times with loved ones), I’m always a bit tapped out on the spending. But in true governmental fashion, Uncle Sam is piling it on. Seems like Congress missed...

 Key TakeawaysYes, the WOTC applies if you hire someone before December 31, 2025.  You must submit IRS Form 8850 to your State Workforce Agency (SWA) within 28 days of the new employee’s start date. The credit can be worth up to $2,400 per eligible...

More guidance came to us last week from the IRS, and this last round is pretty meaty, as it relates to the 20% deduction for "Qualified Business Income" for passthrough entities. And, as a reminder, Congress passed these tax changes, but it's up to the IRS to...

This week is an opportunity.To comfort ourselves away from the noise of our clamoring-for-attention society with good food and (mostly?) good company ... for sure.But also, to pause. There's not many opportunities for that as a Orange County business owner (without...

  Key Takeaways Your business can give back and receive tax benefits if the donation is correctly structured and documented. Charitable contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations can be deductible, but how you claim the deduction depends on your business...