The AB&P journal
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Clear guidance on the financial, payroll, and people questions that tend to become urgent when no one explains them early.
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Principal For the Day
Two weeks ago I participated in the Torrance Chamber/Torrance Unified School District collaboration Principal For the Day event where business owners worked with school principals to see the ins and outs of what happe…
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The Catalyst Behind the Start of My Business Is Gone
Friday night I opened my Facebook page to find that someone had passed away from cancer and I was shocked. I hadn't known she was sick, but looking at her page, I saw that the news was recent. A support page was creat…
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Get a W-9 Form From Vendors Before You Write Your First Check
As you may be aware, as a business owner, you are required to file 1099 forms each year for anyone subject based on the IRS guidelines. In order to do so, you must have received a W-9 form from the vendor. This form w…
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Helping the Elderly
Although it has not been a main focus of my business, I have a few seniors I assist with their bill paying and account reconciliation. Each has a different reason for using my service based on their situation (not goi…
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It's the End of the First Quarter Already?
Wow, this year is really flying by! I don't know about you, but I can't believe it's already April. Where did the time go? In our industry, we are always busy this time of year, so it is to be expected that we'd have…
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Why You Should Have a Business Plan
A business plan helps you know where you want to go and determine how you are going to get to the levels you anticipate achieving in the next 3-5 years. Things to include in your business plan should be: Mission State…
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Things To Consider When Hiring a Temporary Worker
Does your business get busier in the spring or summer and are you considering hiring temporary staff to help with the workload? If so, keep in mind there are some things to consider. The first is whether they can be a…
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IRS has $917 Million for People Who Have Not Filed a 2009 Income Tax Return
Have you put off filing you 2009 tax return because you're too busy and figure you're owed a refund so there won't be a penalty? If so, you need to file soon or miss out on the funds due to you. The IRS announced refu…
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Use Tax: What is it and Why Do I Have to Pay It?
Consumers often make purchases online and therefore often times aren't charged tax on these orders. However, this does not mean these purchases are tax free. In most states, these purchases are subject to use tax. If…
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Thanks for the Referrals!
In the last two weeks I've had quite a few referrals come into my office and each has had a problem we are able to alleviate. One new client referred to us was overwhelmed and when I arrived at her home to help her ca…
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Avoid These 5 Credit Pitfalls
Do you understand what affects your credit score? Want to avoid common mistakes? Although I'm technically not in this field, I have learned a lot over the years about this topic. Below are tips I've gleaned. What can…
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I Have a New Employee
I'm excited to announce the hiring of a new employee. Celia is joining our team as the Client Care/Office Manager. Her duties will include maintaining communication with our clients regarding bookkeeping/payroll/sales…
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