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Business · 3 min read ·
Is Your Lack of Disaster Prep Nagging You? (It Should!)
An earthquake, hurricane, natural disaster, or other catastrophe can (and probably will) wreck havoc on your life, both personal and business. No one wants to add a financial disaster to the mess, but this happens fre…
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Community · 4 min read ·
Getting Married? What to Talk About (Financially) Before You Say "I Do"
Although I generally focus my blogs on bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax topics, I thought I'd discuss having a conversation with your fiance in regard to finances as it can definitely have an effect on your business…
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News · 2 min read ·
Navigating Entrepreneurship Soon-To-Be-Released!
I'm so excited to share that I'm a co-author of another soon-to-be released book Navigating Entrepreneurship which launches July 22nd. This book is all about the journey of being a business owner. There is no straight…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Going Green – Save Money with Energy Efficiency in Your Small Business
There are many energy-consuming components that your business needs to function. But what if going green can also save your business money at the same time? Energy conservation is a great way to help the environment w…
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Community · 2 min read ·
4th of July Fun
Did you have a wonderful 4th of July? Whether you traveled to visit with family or stayed home for a relaxing day, I hope it was enjoyable. I actually had work to complete, so I took the time away from the office to w…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Be Inspired Today – It's the 4th of July!
If you are a small business owner, chances are you think about the business all the time – even on holidays! (Am I right?) So, in accordance with today's barbeques, flag-waving, family, friends, and fireworks, I have…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
CA's Paid Family Leave to Cover Additional Members
On September 24, 2013, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 770 into law which expands California's paid family leave (PFL) to provide benefits to workers who take time off work to care for a seriously ill parent-in-law,…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Do You Have a Trusted Mentor?
A couple of weeks ago I was reading a newsletter from a coach I worked with for over 2 years (and wish I could still be in her mastermind group, but I had a personal issue that prevented me from committing to the year…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Connecting Women to Power Conference 2014
On Friday June 20th, I attended the annual Connecting Women to Power Conference hosted by the State Board of Equalization. I attend each year because there is always good information to share with my clients, and I me…
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Payroll · 3 min read ·
CA Minimum Wage Affects Salaried Workers as Well
Are you a California employer who has managers or other employees on a salary? Are you aware that the minimum wage increase to $9.00 per hour as of July 1, 2014 may affect their rates of pay as well? If your salaried…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Ignoring Early Warning Signs Spell Trouble for Small Business
I was reading through an article on LinkedIn the other day which had been written by someone I used to see periodically in a women's group we both used to attend. She shared some great information small business owner…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Businesses Abroad are Victims to Fraud
Organizations around the world lose an estimated five percent of their annual revenues to occupational fraud, according to a survey of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) who investigated cases between January 2012 and D…
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