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News · 2 min read ·
Upcoming Tax Deadlines
Most everyone can remember April 15 as the day Federal Income Tax is due, but there are several other important deadlines coming up for individuals and businesses alike. Be sure to scan through the list below to see i…
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News · 2 min read ·
Speaking on a Cruise
Later this month I will have the opportunity to sail with some members of Leads Club, a networking group I have been a member of since 2006. This group has been one of the reasons for my business success because refer…
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News · 2 min read ·
Upcoming Free Webinar: "Fraud Mitigation for Your Nonprofit"
Are you a not for profit organization? Do you want to protect your organization from fraud? Register for the upcoming webinar hosted by Bill.com which will shed some insight on how to protect the organization from the…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Implementing Maternity Leave Policies for Small Businesses
For companies with more than 50 employees, federal law outlines regulations to provide job-protected maternity leave for up to 12 weeks (and other state laws may apply as well). But what if you’re a small business? St…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
Received a Notice from the IRS? Don’t Panic!
Taxes, accounts, rules, and payments: letters from the IRS are often unexpected. Although many notices are sent to request a payment, they are also sent for a variety of other reasons as well. Specific issues concerni…
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Payroll · 3 min read ·
Sexual Harassment: Outcome of the Investigation
In the last few posts, I’ve shared information presented by Anita York at the Greater Harbor Area Employment Advisory Council seminar. Past posts on protected categories, supervisor responsibilities, and conducting an…
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Payroll · 3 min read ·
Sexual Harassment: Investigating a Complaint
Today’s post is part 3 in the series on Sexual Harassment. The information I’m sharing was presented by Anita York at the Greater Harbor Area Employment Advisory Council seminar. Prior posts regarding protected catego…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Sexual Harassment Complaint: Supervisor’s Responsibility
Today’s post continues the information presented by Anita York at the Greater Harbor Area Employment Advisory Council seminar on the topic of sexual harassment. The protected categories were discussed in the last post…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Sexual Harassment: Legally Protected Categories
Recently I attended a seminar hosted by the Greater Harbor Area Employment Advisory Council. They host seminars 3 times a year and I always go as the information shared is important to know. Even if the topic doesn’t…
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News · 4 min read ·
Do You Give Above and Beyond Customer Service?
This post is being written after an experience in my family that could have been so much different had the service we received been better. I know we all try to give great customer service, and sometimes we will miss…
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News · 4 min read ·
Considerations When Your Child Turns 18
As a bookkeeper, I have many contacts who offer great information to their clients and business associates. A few weeks ago I received a newsletter from a CPA/Financial Planner with great information I want to pass al…
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News · 2 min read ·
Service Animals in Places of Business
I recently saw information regarding service animals in businesses, and although this doesn't fall under my normal categories of bookkeeping, sales tax or payroll, I thought I'd share it as many of my clients own busi…
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