With just six more weeks to go until 2015 is rung in, small business owners and managers can take simple steps now to minimize their tax bill next April, according to business advisory services firm Skoda Minotti. Below are five ideas small business owners and managers can consider from now until December 31: Make those needed office or plant repairs. For the most part, expenses for minor business premises repairs are currently deductible. Keep an eye on equipment purchases. Currently, the maximum Section 179 allowance made for qualified property placed in service remains at $25,000 versus $500,000 in 2013.…