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Business · 4 min read ·
Steer Clear of These Common Tech Mistakes
As small businesses adapt new and better technology, we enjoy new and more advanced connections, data storage, communications, and so much more. But added dependence on technology is leading to increased risk of theft…
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Community · 3 min read ·
Family-Friendly Fun and Learning - Coming Your Way!
Although this information is completely outside of the norm in our posts, I wanted to share a new program from one of my clients. This innovative service promotes family-centered fun and learning through a skill we al…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Watch Out for These Common Household Employment Tax Mistakes
Do you (or will you soon) employ a nanny, babysitter, housekeeper, driver, or other household employee? Although we are not a tax accountant, here is some useful information for you from CPA Practice Advisor. “Nanny t…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees: What You Need to Know
Today I am going to outline the differences between exempt and non-exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Knowing these differences will help you correctly classify and fairly compensate your workers whi…
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Business · 2 min read ·
18% of Workers to Reach Retirement Age in 5 Years
Baby boomers control over 80% of personal financial assets and more than half of all consumer spending. They buy 77% of all prescription drugs, 61% of over-the-counter drugs, and 80% of all leisure travel. And now, ac…
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News · 2 min read ·
Successful Practices - Advice from History
Henry Ford was one of the most successful businessmen in America. Today I came across a quote of his that outlines his key strategies for success: "There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: make the best qu…
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About · 3 min read ·
Bookkeeping Headaches Overwhelming You?
Late nights, early mornings, and still more to do - are you a small business owner staying up late at night to do your bookkeeping so you can focus on your core functions during the day? Or perhaps you dislike the wor…
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Payroll · 3 min read ·
17 States Face Payroll Tax Credit Reductions for 2013
A total of 17 states are slated to be FUTA credit reduction states for 2013 unless they pay off their outstanding federal unemployment insurance loans by November 10, 2013. This means that employers in the jurisdictio…
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News · 3 min read ·
Success in the Long Run - Does Your Business Have This Tool?
I’m thinking of a vital tool that virtually all businesses need. A tool to help you decide where you want to go and determine how you are going to get to the next level. As your business grows and you have to make dec…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Secret to Productivity that Small Business Owners Must Know
We all know the saying: “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” And when you have a small business to run carefully, accurately, and wisely, this statement can seem all the more true. Outsourcing seems too…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Non-Profit to Provide Bocce Courts for South Bay’s Disabled
Although our blog is usually on bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax issues, sometimes we want to highlight events happening in the community. I’m writing today to put a spotlight on the efforts of Friends of Torrance E…
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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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