News & editorial
From the editorial desk, 2015
Archive of pieces from the editorial desk dated 2015.
Electronic Logging Device Mandate: What Fleets Face
The electronic logging device mandate is final. See the deadline, who may keep paper logs, and what small fleets and shippers should do now.
LLC vs S Corporation: How Small Owners Compare
LLC vs S corporation: an LLC is a state legal form and an S corporation is a federal tax status. Compare liability, taxes, paperwork and owner limits.
Registered Apprenticeship Programs: A Guide for Employers
Registered apprenticeship programs are approved by the Labor Department or a state agency. See who registers them, what rules apply and how to start one.
ISO 9001 Revision: What Suppliers Need to Know
The ISO 9001 revision is in its final stage, with voting due to close September 9. See what changes, the three-year transition and what buyers may ask.
EMV Chip Card Liability Shift: What Merchants Must Know
EMV chip card liability shift starts in October 2015. See who pays for counterfeit card fraud, what the rules skip and how a store can get ready.
Business Credit Report: How to Check a Supplier
A business credit report shows how a supplier pays its bills and what public records say. Learn how to read one and what it cannot tell you.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership: Help for Small Plants
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership gives small plants local help. See what its centers offer, who pays for them and how to find yours by ZIP code.
SBIR grants small manufacturers: how they work
SBIR grants small manufacturers early research money in two phases. See who qualifies, what Phase I and II pay, and how to find the right agency topic.
Mobile-Friendly Website: What Google's Update Means
A mobile-friendly website gets a bigger role in Google's mobile search ranking from April 21. See what is changing and how to test and fix your site.
Regulations.gov Comments: How to Weigh In on a Rule
Regulations.gov comments let you weigh in on a federal rule. See how to find a proposed rule, write a useful comment and track it after you send it.
Independent Contractor or Employee: How to Tell
Independent contractor or employee? See how the IRS weighs behavioral control, financial control and the type of relationship to sort workers.
Business Improvement Districts: How They Work
Business improvement districts let property owners fund shared cleaning, safety and marketing. See how they work and what shop owners can expect.