Small business owners who work from their homes can claim a tax deduction for business use of the home, on Form 8829. To complete Form 8829, you will need to gather some paperwork for the calculation. Complete Form 8829 Yourself You may be able to use the simplified method for calculating your home…

“Now that figure has probably tripled,” he says. So it’s no surprise that in the lockdown, anxiety levels have been much more pronounced.” How are organizations managing to adjust amidst these difficult times in order to support their employees? John Ambulance (SJA), a nonprofit organization that delivers first aid support…

For a growing number of Americans, this is the norm. A 2019 survey by Airtasker says yes. Researchers polled 1,004 full-time employees throughout the U.S. about their productivity, their commutes, and other facets of their lives. Among that group were 505 people who worked remotely. It’s a win-win situation that workers relish for…

Change management may not be new, but today’s office dynamics are. To drive innovation and attract and retain top talent, companies are seeking creative, “cool” workplace solutions that offer a variety of amenities and the latest technology. Of course, open offices also continue to be a popular choice due to…

1. Control Over Your Schedule Being in charge of your day is one of the biggest benefits of working from home. You can set and customize your work hours to meet the needs of your life. Do you wish you could take a power nap in the middle of the…

The United States tax law encourages business activity by offering many tax benefits to entrepreneurs. Specifically, the tax code provides advantages to small business owners, depending on how you choose to organize your business. Running a home business has its advantages, as home-based businesses qualify for several additional deductions and…

It honestly comes down to what environment you’ll be most effective in, along with what industry you’re in. (And how nice your home office is.) One person’s productivity booster can be another’s a distracting disaster. With that said, let’s take a look at some of the classic benefits of telecommuting! Be a Broker and…

We train agents on industry terms, how to get a freight broker license and the rules and regulations of the industry.Freight broker class training consisting of our Online Freight Broker Training through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Our Freight Broker License Training Guide was written by members of our load…

Working as a freight broker includes the responsibility of connecting shipping companies with available carriers. This may require you to do thorough inspections and background checks on carriers in order to ensure they are qualified to get the job done. You’ll also need to speak with shipping companies and carriers…

Freight brokers connect shipping companies with carriers, and in order to turn profits freight brokers must do well at negotiating. When you’re starting out, you may encounter shipping companies or carriers who are unwilling to work with you at your desired compensation rates, carriers who end up being less reliable…

If you enjoy negotiating or working in business-to-business (B2B) settings, a career as a freight broker may be an obvious choice for you. Freight brokers help various items get to their destinations by connecting shipping companies with carriers. To do their jobs effectively, freight brokers must build relationships with carriers…

1. Understand the Broker’s Role Having a clear understanding of what freight brokers do – and what they don’t – is crucial to getting the most benefit from the relationship. A freight broker is a licensed intermediary who works to link up shippers with qualified carriers when they have products…

1. Start with a low-cost TMS Sure, that fancy transportation management system the salesperson pitched looks nice, but do you need all its functionality now? Whether you are digital or voice, you will need a backend system for managing loads. If you are going down the traditional route – you should…

Major national crises tend to expose underlying truths about society that otherwise go unnoticed during life’s regular routines. They reveal the individuals among us who are truly essential to upholding the high standard of living we’ve collectively come to expect. They remind us of America’s unsung heroes. The unfolding COVID-19…