For the Love of Business

Last week, we talked about the intricacies of setting up a company in Missouri. That's great for all our readers in St. Louis and the western side of the river, but that doesn't mean we've forgotten our readers out east! So to follow up, here's a quick guide to help you through the steps in setting up a business in Illinois. Research and plan it. Look at the market and figure out if there's enough business to support your company, figure out how your business will stand out f

The economy is going strong, and that means there's a little more for everyone, right? Not if you're looking for employees! Unemployment has hit new low numbers, and that's making it hard to find the qualified workers you need to keep your business rolling. Fortunately, you have options when it comes to accounting and business labor. Here's how we can help. Let's face it - finding a new employee is a pain. Whether you've lost a worker recently or are expanding and need additi

With the elections past, the fuel tax that was on the ballot in the past election cycle has failed. But though we know that there is always an effect of taxes on business, what can we expect in terms of the impact that the failure of the fuel tax will have on businesses in Missouri? Here's a quick overview to help you get started. With the fuel tax defeated, state officials are working hard to try to find areas where they can gain revenue to prop up the perpetually short budg

When you're looking at starting a business in Missouri, figuring out how to go about the process can seem like a confusing process. What needs to happen first? What has to happen and what's just optional? Fortunately, it doesn't have to be difficult to get your business going in Missouri. Here's a quick overview to give you the broad strokes of the process. Do some research. Is there enough business in the area to support your business? What is the competition like? How will

It's official. As of Tuesday, November 6, 2018, if you have a Missouri business, you may find yourself facing issues related to medical marijuana. But what do you have a right to ask about, how are you and your employees protected and what are your rights under the new laws? Here's a quick look at how HIPAA, Amendment 2, employment law and work-related drug testing intersect under the new laws. Amendment 2 covers many areas to help your company adapt to the new law. Like othe

With the election over and done, it's time to take a look at one of the state-wide propositions that passed in Missouri. Proposition B was written to create a framework to increase the minimum wage in Missouri from the current federal level of $7.85 to $12.00 per hour over the next five years. Here's a look at the time frame and how it may impact your Missouri-based business. Proposition B will increase the state-level minimum wage in Missouri over five years, increasing to $

Paper or plastic, brand name or generic, something to get by or solid investment: though there are many things that you can save money on in your business, one area you should never skimp on your business is in deciding to use a certified public accountant (CPA) for particular aspects of your business' financial process. But why is it important to use a CPA for these parts of your business and why should you insist on only using a CPA for particular parts of your business' fi

When it comes to insurance, it always seems like it's too expensive, until you've had a loss and need to make a claim. But how much insurance is enough to cover your needs and how much is too much to afford? It's an easy, but potentially costly, mistake to make in either direction. Here's a quick look at the process you'll need to determine the total insurance your company needs to cover loss of equipment, standby of operations during an emergency or liability in case of a la

As part of your overall digitization strategy, business cloud computing provides you with a wide range of options to make your business more flexible and adaptable to changes in the market. Integrating cloud computing also allows your operation to run more efficiently, allowing your business cloud to reduce your overhead costs. But how do you start the process of integrating cloud computing into your everyday business practices? Here are a few options you may want to consider