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Tax Advice: Common Small Business Tax Filing Mistakes
Small businesses can innocently make tax mistakes that wind up racking up steep penalties. Consider these common mistakes before filing your taxes.
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Small businesses can innocently make tax mistakes that wind up racking up steep penalties. Consider these common mistakes before filing your taxes.
There is really not a one-size-fits-all laptop model when it comes to a perfect fit for running your business. Use these four questions to evaluate your laptop needs.
Home-based franchises typically require a low-cost investment to get started. Pick one that fits your personality.
The Affordable Care Act helps business owners acquire and pay for health insurance for their employees. Find out if your business qualifies.
Starting a franchise is a big investment. Consider the pros and cons of franchise ownership before cutting your first check.
A good business plan should be simple and straightforward. Learn how to create one so your business has a blueprint for success.
A key component to building a business is finding and hiring the right people. Don't waste your time looking in the wrong places.
If you run a small business, an all-in-one printer is often the way to go. Find one that fits the needs of your business.
Setting up a small business website doesn't have to be time consuming or costly. Creating one will make it easy for new customers to find you.
A well-designed business card can make a huge impact. Consider these design tips before you place your first or next order.
In today's competitive marketplace, attracting business is just as important as having a great product or service. Grow your business through marketing.
Data protection is important for guarding against computer loss or theft, as well as hackers. Keep your files safe with these simple tips.
Nearly every business requires some form of marketing to grow. Consider these ideas to organically market your business.
Small businesses are always looking for ways to reduce costs. Try putting tax dollars to work by tapping these useful government resources.
A home office is the secret weapon that keeps many households running. Transform your home office and work smarter.
Build brand loyalty by maximizing every interaction with customers. Make your business one your clients won't forget.
Local businesses are getting a boost as people begin to recognize Small Business Saturday. Learn what it's about and how it can help your business.
If used correctly, social media can be a powerful tool to grow a business. Is your company's social media use effective?
Regardless of where an office is in a home, storage is almost always a concern. Improve your home office by improving storage.
Businesses of all types and sizes can benefit from having a website, even if it is a simple site. Do you know how to get the most out of your website?
Customer referrals are perhaps the fastest way to grow a business. Learn how to collect and use your referrals.
Breakrooms help keep workers informed, professional and happy. Create a breakroom that improves your business.
It's a frustration shared by millions of job seekers. They think they're a good match for a position, send in a resume, and then – nothing.
Mitt Romney and Bain Capital purchased a factory in China that took on the demand from outsourcing from other US companies. So they profited by increasing profits from companies they owned by shipping jobs overseas and they profited from other companies shipping jobs overseas by doing the work that used to be done in cities and towns across America.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on a one-day strike.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
As excitement builds for the Paris Olympics, a Massachusetts fencing club is cheering on two former students competing among the world's best for a chance at gold.
A veteran Brewster police officer is on administrative leave, after facing disturbing felony charges involving inappropriate videos of naked young girls.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A police officer is recovering after he was struck by a construction vehicle in Boston Thursday afternoon.
The family of a Boston man is looking for answers after he was gunned down by a shooter police say was on a moped.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on a one-day strike.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
After his promising rookie season ended after just four games because of a torn labrum, Patriots top cornerback Christian Gonzalez is happy to be back on the field for training camp.
Antonio Gibson missed the first day of practice, but the New England running back returned to the field Thursday for Day 2 of Patriots training camp.
Jayson Tatum is everywhere this summer. Soon enough, the Celtics superstar will be offering up some "cheers" in a newsstand near you.
The Red Sox and Alex Cora agreeing to a three-year contract extension came as a bit of a surprise on Wednesday. But it's a welcome surprise because of what it means for the franchise.
Brenton Doyle hit a grand slam, one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.