No longer just an emerging technology, the cloud is here to stay
This is the first article in a two-part series about cloud computing. In October, look for part two, which will explore cloud governance — how organizations manage existing and future cloud initiatives. Cloud computing is no longer considered an emerging technology. It’s here to stay. Organizations have reaped numerous benefits from using it. Alternatively, IT […]
Why the steps you take to provide great HR services are so important
You have decided to outsource the human resource function of your business to an outside firm that specializes in this service. Now that you’ve taken this step, it’s important that you let the experts do their job.
How to draft enforceable noncompetition agreements
Employers often have their employees sign “noncompetition” agreements as a condition of their employment. However, it’s often the case that such agreements are too ambitious. They may be overbroad and declared unenforceable if the employee or a subsequent employer challenges them in litigation.
How to manage risk and counter crises with a corporate response plan
The goal of any incident response is to minimize the impact of a negative event on an organization’s objectives. In order to accomplish this, an organization should have a corporate response plan (CRP) in place that is ready to go at a moment’s notice.
Why transferring your IRA into your 401(k) plan might be a smart move
The reverse rollover is a financial strategy that involves transferring your IRA assets into your company’s 401(k) plan. But if this is the first time you’ve heard of this approach, you’re not alone.
How to understand the elements that could make or break your next deal
Tax implications are an important factor to consider in the process of completing a business merger or acquisition. But problems can arise when you alter the path of a deal simply to avoid a particular change in the tax laws or take advantage of a law that will soon be phased out.
Why it makes good business sense for schools to earn their accreditation
A recent report by Bloomberg Businessweek found that the number of smaller business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) — many of them based outside the U.S. — has skyrocketed in recent years.
How a few simple controls can make the difference in fraud prevention
By and far, the most pervasive fraud risks to companies are cybercrime and internal fraud, so it’s important for companies to take steps to better protect themselves from these risks.
How to review your mid-year financials to boost your paycheck, reduce taxes
Most taxpayers, when you get down to it, have similar tax returns year after year. But some years, your situation may have changed and as a result, your tax position will be affected. For example, did you get married? Have you had a baby or adopted a child? Is a son or daughter now in college or perhaps you returned to college yourself?
They’re your stories. You live it, we write about it
Each year at Smart Business, we publish the stories of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ finalists and winners. These are stories of people who are driven to succeed, and often do so after overcoming great personal hardship. Central to each story, as varied as they are, is a person who finds a better way […]