The AB&P journal
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Business · 2 min read ·
Countries Agree to Eliminate Digital Taxes
President Biden and his administration recently secured a compromise with some European countries about removing their digital tax services on certain large US companies by 2023 in transition to a new global tax deal.…
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Business · 9 min read ·
CalSavers Discussion with Bryan Weatherford of All In
https://youtu.be/jPH9lT9s7Ms Bryan Weatherford ( 00:10 ): Hey folks, let's be honest here for just a second. If you own your own business, and it doesn't matter what the business is, frankly, it doesn't matter how big…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Work From Home, or Go Home from Work?
https://youtu.be/zMMcyATfV2I With the pandemic hitting over a year and a half ago, your business has had to make multiple unforeseen adjustments. You have had to adapt to situations you probably never thought would ha…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Why You Should Use Multiple Web Browsers
https://youtu.be/1I-JLoOm4nY Are you a business owner using your computer to do your tasks for yourself and clients ? Do you use one browser for every website you visit? I’m not a technology expert, but I do know that…
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Business · 4 min read ·
7 Ways Small Business Owners Can Borrow Money
There are lots of reasons your small business may need a little extra cash. Perhaps you want to grow your business and expand, or maybe you are falling on hard times and just need a little help to get past it. At the…
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Business · 3 min read ·
7 Passwords You Should Never Use for Your Small Business
If you are a small business owner, it means you are constantly acquiring data, not only important personal information for you and your business, but also your clients. Think of all of the personal and financial detai…
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Business · 4 min read ·
4 Tips for Optimizing Outlook
If you have been using Outlook for a long time, but feel like you aren't taking advantage of all the great features it might have to offer, here are 4 tips for how to use it more effectively. This article recommends l…
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Business · 4 min read ·
SBA Fast Forgiveness Portal
More details have been released on the Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness portal by the SBA. The SBA is releasing a series of forgiveness portal user guides for lenders and some the biggest features are: Direct F…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Ask for Testimonials: Without Sounding Desperate
https://youtu.be/3E6_YLMamrE For as much credence is given to marketing and advertising, do not forget about the impact word of mouth from a customer can have. Reviews can make or break a business as leading studies h…
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Business · 4 min read ·
How Small Business Owners can Unplug and Enjoy a Vacation
If you are like me, you are a busy entrepreneur and sometimes find it hard to take time off because there is always so much to do. But you and I both know our health and wellbeing are important and a vacation can help…
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Business · 4 min read ·
8 Illegal Interview Questions to Avoid
https://youtu.be/v8fnC21KR_Y With the need to hire new staff possibly on the horizon for you, it is important to make sure that your hiring processes are fair, forthright, and an excellent reflection of the work cultu…
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Business · 5 min read ·
Creating a Website For Your Small Business
Are you an entrepreneur just starting a business? Or have you had a company for a while but never created a website? I was once just starting out without one and didn’t know everything that should be done to create a…
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