5 Common Small Business Questions (and Answers That Help You Grow)
Whether you’re just starting a business or you’ve been operating for years, you likely have questions that don’t have simple Google answers.
How do I choose the right bank? Should I be an LLC? Do I really need a CPA? And once the business is up and running, what do my financial reports mean?
2026 South Dakota SHRM State Conference
MBS People Operations team members, Natalie and Jessica, recently had the privilege of attending the 2026 South Dakota Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) State Conference in Chamberlain, South Dakota.
Throughout the conference, sessions focused on topics including attitude, emotional intelligence, burnout prevention, curiosity, work-life balance,
Minnesota’s Secure Choice Retirement Program: What Small Business Owners Need To Know
Minnesota is joining a growing number of states that require employers to help employees save for retirement. If you’re a small business owner who doesn’t currently offer a retirement plan, you’ll soon need to provide one for your employees.
The Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program is designed to make retirement savings more accessible.
Decision Fatigue: Why You Can Run a Meeting but Can’t Decide What’s for Dinner
Have you ever reached the end of the workday when a colleague sends a quick message—something that should be a “simple” question—but instead of answering, you feel overwhelmed… and maybe a little irritated they even asked?
Then you leave work, head home, and suddenly the question “What’s for dinner?” feels impossible to answer—so you default to fast food (again 😏).
Are You in a Controlled Group? Why Section 1563 Shows Up Everywhere
If you own more than one corporation, it’s easy to assume you’ve maximized your tax advantages:
Two corporations? Two Section 179 limits.
Three corporations? Three buckets of credits.
Not so fast!
On paper, you may have multiple entities. For tax and other compliance purposes,
“No Tax” on Overtime & Tips, Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), also referred to as the Working Families Tax Cut Act, introduced two new federal income tax deductions in the summer of 2025. You’ve probably heard these referred to as “No Tax on Overtime” and “No Tax on Tips.” While the names are catchy,
2025: A Year of Living Our Values
As we wrap up 2025, we’ve been reflecting on what made this year at MBS so meaningful. When we asked our team to share their accomplishments and highlights from the year, a few themes kept coming up: connection, intentionality, and growth. Those themes line up closely with the values that guide our team every day.
An Everyday Attitude of Gratitude
Thanksgiving naturally invites reflection. We pause to notice and acknowledge the people and moments that shaped our year, the good that often gets overlooked in the busyness of daily life.
But gratitude isn’t meant to be seasonal. When we practice it daily—not just during the holidays—it becomes a powerful force that shapes how we think,
Accounting with Heart: Lessons from Intuit Connect 2025
Last week, three members of the Multi Business Solutions team—Natalie, Laraya, and Megan—attended Intuit Connect 2025 in Las Vegas. The event brought together accounting professionals and QuickBooks experts from across the country. Although Intuit Connect is known for unveiling exciting product innovations, this year’s biggest takeaways for us weren’t about new software features.
Q3 Review: Plan Smart, Finish Strong
Fall is here, and it’s a great time for small business owners to pause and plan for a strong finish to the year. Before jumping into the fourth quarter (Q4), don’t overlook one of the most important checkpoints of the year: the end of the third quarter (Q3).
Now is the perfect chance to review your financials,