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Business · 2 min read ·
Two Ways to Recover Unsaved Excel Files
https://youtu.be/Bt9SH6klXG0 If you are like me, you use Excel in your everyday work life for complex calculations or managing data. Have you ever been working on entering data into a spreadsheet that you usually save…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Clients
Technology has many advantages but also some disadvantages. With the rise of technology and social media it has been impossible not to be “on” almost constantly. On the flip side, it is so nice to be able to catch up…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Ensure You are Paying Workers Properly
Are you an employer that sometimes gets confused about how to properly pay your employees? Do you want to understand compensation rules to be in compliance? Today’s blog will give you some of the errors made when dete…
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Business · 4 min read ·
5 Hacks to Stay Focused at Work
Do you have a hard time focusing at work? Do you find yourself getting sidetracked by your phone, email, social media, coworkers, or even small distractions? It is easy to get distracted but once you do it can take up…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How States Are Letting Small Businesses Avoid The SALT Cap On Their Tax Returns
https://youtu.be/IPnaP-b_A90 Many states are coming up with ways to help taxpayers evade a restraint on a significant income tax break. An example of a way states are doing this is by allowing businesses, instead of p…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Expect Sales Tax to Proliferate Post-Pandemic
As we come to the middle of 2021, the fears of many state and local government brought about by the pandemic have lessened. Many regions were rattled as the economy shut down, and for good reason. Mike Bernard, the ch…
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Bookkeeping · 4 min read ·
How to Identify Scams and Protect Yourself From Fraudsters
In the last video, I shared the 2021 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams the IRS specified. Each year, they identify the top 12 methods used for stealing data and other nefarious tactics to get money from unsuspecting victims. Toda…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Due Diligence is Critical in Charitable Donations
As Americans, we tend to make most of our donations to charitable organizations at the end of the year. However, the fact is that it does not matter when you make a donation to charity; it is important to do your due…
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Business · 4 min read ·
IRS 2021 Dirty Dozen Scams
As you probably know, there are many scams to be aware of from people who would like to steal your identity and access your accounts. The IRS identifies the top ones each year, and they announce a “Dirty Dozen” list t…
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About · 2 min read ·
Biz Help For You Podcast For Entrepreneurs
Hi, I'm Candy, President of Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services, and I wanted to make sure that you are aware of a resource that I have to help you in your business. It's the Biz Help For You podcast. I've had…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Keys to Striking an Effective Balance as a Manager
With the ebb and flow of the past year’s workplace landscape, many employers are finding they need to adapt their managing style. Now more than ever it is important to see how diverse your team is and how they specifi…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Worker Burnout Increases
Are you or an employer with staff dealing with fatigue and need a break, or are you yourself burning the candle at both ends? According to an article posted in the CPA Practice Advisor in May 2021, 44% of professional…
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