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News · 2 min read ·
Dallas Success Summit Experiences
I attended the Dallas Success Summit the end of last week where there were networking opportunities as well as expert speakers in many areas of business. Because my brother lives in Houston, I took the opportunity to…
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IRS To Be Closed May 24, Four Other Days Due to Budget and Sequester
Due to the current budget situation, including the sequester, all IRS operations will be closed on May 24, June 14, July 5, July 22 and Aug. 30, 2013. This means that all IRS offices, including all toll-free hotlines,…
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Employees to Work Less Hours Due to Health Care Act
The CPA Practice Advisor recently released an article on the impact of the Affordable Care Act (also known as ObamaCare) on part time workers. The law requires large employers offering health insurance to include part…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
Financial Rules For Grads
I receive newsletters from business associates in many different fields as they often have timely information I find useful for myself or those I know. Today I'm going to share tips from the newsletter of Tim Thompson…
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SBA Loans Available to Underserved Communities
Are you a small business owner struggling due to lack of capital resources? Good news! You may be able to qualify for a SBA loan. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is committed to expanding access to capita…
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IRS Seeking Applications for the Internal Revenue Services Advisory Council
Are you civic minded? Want to have a say on federal tax issues? Are you interested in being part of the Internal Revenue Service's Advisory Council (IRSAC)? The IRS announced it is accepting applications for the their…
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I enjoy reading articles presented in Today's Innovative Woman magazine because it is information that can help me in many aspects of my life and business. The articles are written by women for women and aren't only f…
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Bookkeeping · 3 min read ·
CA State Board of Equalization Audits/Reviews
I have been doing bookkeeping for clients since 2003 and opened an office in 2005, so there have been many years of practice under my belt before today. In all of those years, I've never had a client receive a notice…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Labor Laws for Youth Workers
Thinking of hiring a minor to help in your business? Make sure you follow labor guidelines. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the minimum age for employment (14 years for non-agricultural jobs), restricts the h…
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Bookkeeping Help is Available
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 work so much you procrastinate until it's tax time? Or…
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News · 3 min read ·
Internships: Must They Be Paid?
Are you thinking of hiring an intern to help in your business because you need the help and think you won't have to pay them? You may be wrong in your assumption. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hou…
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My Daughter is Coming Home!
I know I usually post business related information on my blog, but today's post will be a bit more personal. I hope you don't mind my being a bit more informal today. As many of you know, I am a wife and mother as wel…
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