ERC, or Employee Retention Credit, is a tax credit available to businesses that kept employees on payroll through the slowdowns and shutdowns that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This tax credit was created to help small businesses whose operation was significantly affected by these disruptions. After its initial introduction in March 2020,...

Overview: Common ways businesses develop over the years, and how your company compares Both for-profit and nonprofit companies develop over the years in ways they likely didn’t anticipate in the beginning stages. This is normal – but it could also be challenging. What are some common business development areas that many businesses experience, and how...

Overview: Learn what a good work-life balance looks like and how to accomplish that for you and your team We hear a lot about work-life balance these days more than ever. But did you know that several statistics show that more than 60 percent of U.S. employees feel like their work-life balance is out of...

Overview: See what took place at the Spring Connection Meeting for housing authorities in Charleston, South Carolina  this past May The Spring Connection Meeting took place in May this year in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, and was a huge success! The SMConnection team is happy to announce that we were able to gather individuals together...

Did you know these surprising benefits of walking for 15 minutes each day?  If you’re looking for ways to improve work productivity, this one’s for you Work is important, but we’re not only about work. The Smith Marion team is excited to partner with Wellsteps to offer a wellness platform to our team members. Through the Wellsteps...

Overview: These 3 tips can help you take advantage of the available Federal Tax Credit when purchasing an electric vehicle On the market for a new vehicle? We’ve got some great news for you: If you’re considering an electric vehicle (EV), there are a few items you can consider to take advantage of the available...