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News · 3 min read ·
7 Tips for Communicating Effectively (Part 2)
In the last post ( 7 Tips for Communicating Effectively, Part 1 ) I shared three of the seven tips for being a better communicator. Here are the remaining tips (originally from Kevin Daum at Inc.com): 4. Focusing Let’…
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News · 2 min read ·
7 Tips for Communicating Effectively (Part 1)
Communication is a big part of all our lives, both personal and professional. Multiple aspects of our lives absolutely depend on good and clear communication – whether you’re working to communicate your ideas on a cre…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Doing Your Own Payroll by Hand or Through Quickbooks? Important Info!
As I wrote about in a prior post which can be accessed here , there are many states which will have an additional tax amount due for federal unemployment tax (FUTA). Although the rate is 6%, states can reduce that amo…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Wishing You a Very Happy New Year!
Wow! Can you believe it's the start of a new year already? I don't know about you, but time seems to go by so much faster the older I get. I say that as I age, one year is a smaller percentage of my life which is why…
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Business · 2 min read ·
New California Laws on Refusing Seller’s Permits
California State Board of Equalization is closing a few tax loopholes when it comes to obtaining a seller’s permit. When do you need a seller’s permit? Generally, if you make three or more sales (including online sale…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Five Ways to Keep Your Passwords SAFE
Recently, we’ve been hearing about a lot of password theft – roughly two million passwords for common sites like Gmail, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. Two million passwords. That’s a lot! Contrary to…
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News · 2 min read ·
Watch Out for Scams Following Disasters
Disasters like the recent tornadoes in the Midwest or the typhoon in the Philippines have placed thousands of people in desperate need of help. However, scammers see disasters as a perfect opportunity to prey on the g…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
New Standard Mileage Rates for 2014, and What You Need to Know
Do you or your employees use vehicles for business purposes? If so, you’ll want to keep up to date on the new rates the IRS just released for 2014. You’ll need this information to calculate the deductible costs of usi…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Another Amazing Event by a Client
One of my clients is a corporate event planner, and I was invited to attend the holiday party they planned for a large business that occurred this past Saturday night. I always enjoy seeing what my clients do, and thi…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Partnerships – The IRS is Looking at You
The Internal Revenue Service’s small business unit is expecting to head in a new direction to keep up with the times. Small corporations have longtime held the spotlight of IRS audits and inquiries. But seeing that S…
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News · 2 min read ·
Congressman Moves to Abolish the IRS
The 16 th amendment to the US constitution allows the federal government to create a tax on income. Representative Jim Bridenstine (Rep. Oklahoma) has filed a bill to repeal this amendment. If passed, this bill would…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
Upcoming 1099 Processing
As business owners, we are required to file 1099 forms for vendors we’ve paid if the purchases and those who have been paid fall into certain categories. These forms are due to the recipient by January 31, and to the…
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