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Business · 3 min read ·
Leadership Strategies for CFOs: Navigating Volatility and Driving Growth
As an entrepreneur, you are probably wearing most (if not all) of the management hats of your company. But even with running your entity on your own, it is useful to learn from research into specific C-Suite functions…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Promoted CFOs Face Challenges as CEOs
Many chief financial officers (CFOs) have the potential to become successful CEOs due to their unique understanding of the business. Surprisingly, though, the chances of promoted CFOs outperforming as CEOs are quite s…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Understanding Self-Employment Tax for Rental Real Estate
Tax planning for real estate activities can involve various tax considerations. One important factor is determining if a loss from real estate is limited due to insufficient basis or by the at-risk or passive activity…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Top Ways to Recession Proof A Business
More than 50% of our workforce comes from small and medium-sized businesses. (SMBs) as they are called, play a major role in our economy due to job creation. They are essentially the “backbone” of the American economy…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Managing Deductions Throughout Retirement
Retirement is a significant milestone that requires careful planning, especially when it comes to managing income withdrawals. You will face the challenge of striking a balance between enjoying your hard-earned saving…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to be More Productive and Efficient
Are you an entrepreneur that starts off in the morning thinking you are going to get a lot accomplished, but by the end of the day sees a lot still on your to-do list? It is the worst feeling when you planned to be pr…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
Backup Withholding: What is It?
As an entrepreneur, you are required to report certain payments to the IRS made to vendors each year on Form 1099. To do so, you must ask them to submit a form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certif…
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Business · 2 min read ·
9-to-5 Work Schedule Alternatives
Are you an employer with staff tired of working the same old 9-to-5 schedule? Many workers today are demanding a more flexible schedule, especially those with families. It has been found that employee morale is better…
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Communication · 3 min read ·
5 Tips For Social Media Success
If you are an entrepreneur looking to grow your reach, social media should be a big priority as it is a great way to market your services and products. Although platforms may help you be more successful, it can be dif…
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Business · 3 min read ·
7 Ways To Be More Productive
As a small business owner, it can be difficult to find more time in your day to get all of your tasks done. The good news is that getting more done doesn’t have to be complicated. Everyone dislikes change. However, wh…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Top 6 Financing Moves for Business Owners
If you are looking to improve your cash flow and want to set up your business’ future for success, it is time to take advantage of financing opportunities that are available to you. Here are six moves you can make to…
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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Things to Consider Before Terminating Staff
https://youtu.be/0k5tQyVmvdM One of the hardest decisions a business owner can make is terminating one of their employees. From the stress of telling the individual, finding their replacement, to being concerned about…
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