At the start of the new year, business owners should be aware of changes in the tax law and opportunities to reduce taxes through deductions and credits. Find a trusted tax adviser to help you navigate the new and existing tax laws.
Upskilling
The beginning of a new calendar year is a time to look ahead and set new goals. Entrepreneurs can commit to staying on track throughout the coming year by adopting quick habits to take their business to the next level of innovation.
Starting a new business is a challenge even in a good year. During periods of high inflation, new businesses can combat financial uncertainty by focusing on what they can control — creating value for the customer. The bottom line: If your product or service is valuable enough, especially in uncertain times, customers will sacrifice in other ways to buy it.
A profit margin measures the percentage by which revenues exceed the costs of doing business. A profit margin analysis takes that a step further, analyzing the profitability of your business over time. You can easily calculate your company’s profit margin by finding your net income (gross income minus expenses), dividing that net income by your revenue, then multiplying the result by 100 to get a percentage.
Business plans are the foundation of your business. Good plans will guide you through each stage, from starting and managing to becoming a roadmap for how to structure and grow your enterprise. While there’s no right or wrong way to write a business plan, it is important that your plan meets your needs. Most business plans are either traditional or lean startups. Each has four key elements of both formats.
As a business owner, you may want your website to be easy to find, engaging and effective at converting browsers into customers. Google Analytics can help you. This powerful tool not only tracks the number of visits to your website but also provides key insights into how your website is performing.
January 13, 2026
The University of Cincinnati's Langsam library unveiled a permanent private room for nursing mothers — a serene space made possible through Thea Langsam’s three-year philanthropic effort. The room, discreet yet inviting, features warm and cold running water, a compact refrigerator, a counter, table and a deep, cushioned chair that offers both comfort and calm.
March 23, 2015
New UC research on lemurs geographic mobility may help direct future conservation efforts on Madagascar.
March 3, 2015
Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, UC art historian Theresa Leininger-Miller helps bring in the green this March with an exhibition at the downtown public library on American sheet music covers, in particular those that depict Irish and Irish American culture.
March 8, 2015
A chemical engineering team looks at materials and mechanisms to extend the life of future sustainable batteries for renewable power systems.