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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Easy Steps to Stay Focused at Work
https://youtu.be/tLnQt4xaMuM Do you find yourself getting distracted while working? It can be easy to scroll through your phone or speak with a friend while on the clock. It has been found that these small little dist…
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Business · 2 min read ·
5 Ways to Build Lasting Relationships with Self-Employed Clients
https://youtu.be/cI75M2rAqpE Many employees get wrapped up in the day-to-day to-do’s, hoping that the work speaks for the company effectively. Where business is truly successful is in the meaningful connections built…
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Business · 4 min read ·
8 Illegal Interview Questions to Avoid
https://youtu.be/v8fnC21KR_Y With the need to hire new staff possibly on the horizon for you, it is important to make sure that your hiring processes are fair, forthright, and an excellent reflection of the work cultu…
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Business · 6 min read ·
5 Ways the Badge of Busy Is Hurting Your Business
I know that we are all busy, especially working or managing a small business. In the past, the more money you had, the more time you had to spend off and with family; the richer you were, the less you worked. However,…
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Business · 5 min read ·
6 Steps to Run Your Small Business Like a Big One
We know how exciting starting a new business can be! But something that tends to happen with new entrepreneurs of small companies is that they get too excited about the creative and fun aspects and leave behind some i…
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Business · 3 min read ·
6 Ways to Prepare for a Disaster
Not too long ago we brought you an article describing the 6 principles every business should have to survive the aftermath of a crisis… but what about being prepared for the crisis itself? Here are another 6 tips to h…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
5 Tax Saving Tips for Small Businesses
After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), guidelines and tax expectations have become a little confusing lately. To help small businesses save some money and avoid accidental penalties in the wake of our current loophol…
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Bookkeeping · 4 min read ·
13 IRS Audit Red Flags
About 1% of all tax returns are audited each year. Here is what you should know in order to minimize your chances of an audit. 1. Not reporting all taxable income Report all taxable income from all W-2s and 1099s you…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
7 Tips That Will Save You Money on Bookkeeping
Over the years we’ve assisted many small business owners with their bookkeeping and learned how to do so efficiently and effectively. Today we want to share a few tips on how you can help your bookkeeper streamline yo…
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News · 3 min read ·
6 Tips for Small Business Branding with Social Media
Developing a recognizable and effective brand for your company is important for all businesses. Here is some helpful information I came across from SBA.gov that suggests a few ways to increase your business’ visibilit…
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