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Business · 4 min read ·
2022 Requirements for an SBA Loan
If you are currently searching for ways to fund your business, then you may be aware of SBA loans. For those who are not familiar, an SBA loan is a government program through a commercial lender that helps finance sta…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Remote Work and Tax Compliance Risks
COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on how business is conducted for employers. One of the biggest changes we have seen is the shift from working in an office setting to having an entire remote workforce.…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Important Lesson of Slowing of Down
Prior to the pandemic, it seemed like figuring out a good work-life balance was a constant struggle for many business owners. Between having too many tasks to complete to having too many clients to work with, there ne…
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About · 3 min read ·
Retaining Employees Through Upskilling Training
Do you find yourself struggling to keep your best employees? High turnover rates can be expensive and alarming for your business, which is why it is important for companies to understand how to retain their staff memb…
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Business · 3 min read ·
2022 Social Security Changes
https://youtu.be/hviSq2H5up8 It is that time of year to discuss the changes announced by the Social Security Administration for 2022. The first notable update is the OASDI tax. The Old Age, Survivors, and Disability I…
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Business · 5 min read ·
Protecting Your Wealth as a Business Owner
There are many uncertainties you can face as a business owner. From hoping your customers will find value in your product to keeping your business staffed, owning a company can be a difficult task. This is especially…
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Business · 4 min read ·
How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection
An OSHA inspection can be an overwhelming surprise to business owners. A majority of the time, OSHA will attempt to schedule an on-site inspection and will provide employers a notice. However, there may be times when…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Discovering Your Business’ Value
https://youtu.be/Q_KGaPe6QL0 As a business owner do you feel like your company is currently “stuck” or can’t get to the next level? If this sounds like you, it may be time to unlock and discover new opportunities in y…
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Business · 2 min read ·
IRS Increases Security While Employees Work Remotely
During the pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service has expanded its telework program to allow employees to work in their homes. According to a recent report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (T…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Billing Myths That Are Underselling Your Value
https://youtu.be/dcaL2Rff9xA Are you a service provider and aren’t charging enough for what you do? Are you afraid to raise fees thinking you’ll reduce your client base? You provide invaluable services to clients and…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Outdated Information on IRS Child Tax Credit Letter
In January, the Internal Revenue Service started sending taxpayers letters regarding the amounts they received on advance payments of the Child Tax Credit. The IRS requested that taxpayers use this information to fill…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Keep Your Business Strong During a Crisis
Owning a business can be a difficult task, especially when faced with a crisis. Today many entrepreneurs are struggling with financial challenges due to the pandemic and are not confident that they can keep their comp…
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