The AB&P journal
Useful answers for the decisions owners make every week.
Clear guidance on the financial, payroll, and people questions that tend to become urgent when no one explains them early.
News · 3 min read ·
EDD Wage Request Process
If you are an employer, you may periodically receive a wage request from the EDD (or other state agency if located out of California). You must respond to these notices immediately to avoid being automatically charged…
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News · 2 min read ·
Are You Referring Business?
Today I looked back at the past week and realized I've given quite a referrals to business associates who I know can meet the needs of people I have had the chance to speak with regarding their situations. Our clients…
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News · 2 min read ·
Speaking at the Lomita Kiwanis Meeting
Tonight I'll be speaking at the local Kiwanis Club about our bookkeeping and payroll services. I was contacted by a member who knows me through the Torrance Chamber and asked if I'd be willing to speak to the club abo…
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News · 3 min read ·
The Importance of Coaching for Success
This past year I have invested in myself and my business by becoming involved with two coaching programs. One is specifically for those in the bookkeeping industry, and one is for women entrepreneurs. I have found thi…
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News · 2 min read ·
Sales Permits Required for Temporary Locations
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) now requires business owners (taxpayers) who hold a seller's permit for a permanent place of business and who also make sales at temporary locations (such as swap meets…
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News · 2 min read ·
Our Office is A-Changing!
When I signed the lease for my office in 2005 and set up 5 workstations, I thought it would be a very long time before those desks were filled. At that time, I had one part-time employee and myself working in the offi…
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News · 2 min read ·
IRS Offers Reasons to File Electronically
Have you put off filing your tax return this year and are currently on an extension? If so, you may want to read the reasons the IRS recommends filing electronically so you can be prepared to speak with your CPA about…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
Why You Need to Hire a Bookkeeping Expert
I was contacted by a prospect yesterday who has been having some trouble with their current bookkeeper not doing the work timely. I explained that we evaluate the books to see if there are any problems before we move…
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News · 1 min read ·
A New Staff Member
Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services is happy to announce the addition of a new employee. Many of you knew Prince who has gone to work with a non-profit organization, so the need to hire additional staff arose.…
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News · 2 min read ·
Tax Tips for the Self-Employed
Many benefits come from being your boss. If you work for yourself, as an independent contractor, or you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor, you are generally considered to be self-employed. Here are six…
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News · 2 min read ·
Scholarship Award Dinner
Last night the Peninsula Chapter of the American Business Women's Association gave away $5000 in scholarships. It was a great night with lots of winners in attendance. What made last night even more special was that w…
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News · 2 min read ·
4th of July Celebration
Yesterday I had the chance to watch the fireworks from the top of a structure located on CBS Studios. One of my clients is the event planner and caterer for this event each year and invited my family to attend as thei…
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