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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
New Standard Mileage Rates for 2014, and What You Need to Know
Do you or your employees use vehicles for business purposes? If so, you’ll want to keep up to date on the new rates the IRS just released for 2014. You’ll need this information to calculate the deductible costs of usi…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Another Amazing Event by a Client
One of my clients is a corporate event planner, and I was invited to attend the holiday party they planned for a large business that occurred this past Saturday night. I always enjoy seeing what my clients do, and thi…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Partnerships – The IRS is Looking at You
The Internal Revenue Service’s small business unit is expecting to head in a new direction to keep up with the times. Small corporations have longtime held the spotlight of IRS audits and inquiries. But seeing that S…
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News · 2 min read ·
Congressman Moves to Abolish the IRS
The 16 th amendment to the US constitution allows the federal government to create a tax on income. Representative Jim Bridenstine (Rep. Oklahoma) has filed a bill to repeal this amendment. If passed, this bill would…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How Efficient People Add More Time to their Day, Part 2
Last post I shared four effective ways to get more work DONE and free up precious minutes and hours of your day to invest in the things you love. Kevin Daum from Inc.com has analyzed the habits of extremely efficient…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How Efficient People Add More Time to Their Day, Part 1
Who doesn’t want to be more efficient? Adding minutes to hours and creating more hours in your day is a highly coveted skill. Kevin Daum, best-selling author of Video Marketing for Dummies , points out that some peopl…
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Community · 3 min read ·
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – How You Can Help!
As many of you may know, I have partnered in the past with Adia to raise funds for local charities. Since November is Alzheimer’s awareness month, they are currently helping South Bay Senior Services to collect donati…
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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 · 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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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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