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Business · 3 min read ·
Cell Phone Policies and Preventing Abuse in the Work Place
If you are like me, you have employees who use cell phones and bring them to work. In my industry, my employees don't need to use their phones during the work hours, so it isn't necessary for them to have their phones…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Is Your Business Model Right for You? 4 Things to Consider
I recently read a blog on LinkedIn by Michele Pariza Wacek (a co-author of mine in Navigating Entrepreneurship) and knew I wanted to share her information with you. How do you know what business model you should use?…
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News · 2 min read ·
From Passion to Profit Tele-Seminar
Are you a woman entrepreneur (or do you know one?) I'm so excited to share some news with you - something super exciting! If you are ready to make 2015 the year of BIG success, then you MUST join me and 23 other TOP e…
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Bookkeeping · 3 min read ·
How to Properly Account for Customer Prepayments
Does your business accept customer prepayments or retainers? Perhaps you sell gift certificates or packages of services to be used over a certain period of time or number of sessions. Are you aware that this money is…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Filing Your Tax Return: Common Misconceptions
The time to file 2014 tax returns is around the corner. After the yearly tax rule changes and updates most people look to hire paid preparers to help file their returns. There are many guidelines online to help with t…
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About · 2 min read ·
Year-End Bookkeeping
If you are not regularly having your bookkeeping completed, now is the time to do so. In order to be prepared make sure to gather the following information for your bookkeeper: Bank statements Check register or check…
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News · 4 min read ·
50th Anniversary Celebration Hosted in My Office
Office before the party set-up Office after party set-up This past weekend was my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. As I began thinking about their anniversary in the months leading up to this special occasion, I won…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
When hiring an employee there are quite a few forms you'll need to have filled out and returned to you including an application, a W4 form (Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate) and potentially an employment c…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
Tips for Small Businesses on Avoiding Audits
Of the 230 million plus tax returns expected to be filed each year, about 16 million returns result in audits for small businesses and sole proprietorships. The root cause is often times traced to improper reporting o…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Want More Revenue, Profits, & Freedom? Start With Year-End Assessment
I was reading a recent LinkedIn post by a business contact and wanted to share her insight with you. Below is information she shared on reviewing your business and planning for next year. What entrepreneur doesn’t wan…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Professional Development with Smart Women
Are you a woman entrepreneur who would like the opportunity to network with other business women while getting some great tips to help you expand your business success? I want to let you know about an opportunity avai…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Preparing for 1099 Processing - Setting Up Your QuickBooks Desktop Version
Processing 1099 forms is required by the IRS in specific circumstances and today's post will give you the steps on how to set-up your QuickBooks file in order to process them efficiently. To see information on who is…
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