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Sales Tax Increase January 1, 2013
As most of California is aware, Proposition 30 passed on November 6 which will increase the sales tax as of January 1, 2013. The minimum sales tax will now be 7.5%, but many counties have a tax rate higher than that d…
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What You Need to Know if Employees Are Called to Active Military Duty
Do you have employees working for you who may be called up into active duty? Make sure you know the laws regarding their job protection. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects…
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What Financial Aspects of Your Business Do You Struggle With Most?
As a business owner, we all have areas that are a struggle for us. We all have natural abilities, and then there are the tasks that have to be handled in the business but we aren't so good at doing. I'm looking to sha…
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I Love Supporting My Local Community
I love supporting my local community. I had another opportunity to do so yesterday. One of my clients was hosting a cut-a-thon to benefit an elementary school. The owner allows each employee to choose an organization…
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Accountability is a Good Thing!
Today I'm at a retreat with my Mastermind group. We formed the group early in the year. We have a business coach who moderates the monthly phone calls we have with each other, and we each have a personal call with the…
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Give A Chance for Improvement
I'm sure you have received service less than your expectations at some point in your life. When that happened, what did you do? Did you immediately tell everyone you knew about your bad experience (either in person, t…
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Are Your Passwords Strong Enough?
Last week I was at a client's location assisting them with some bookkeeping. To reconcile the bank account, we had to log into a merchant account website to find the credit card fees that were subtracted from her sale…
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IRS Offers Multiple Ways to Get Info
Using the latest technologies, the IRS offers multiple avenues for you to get tax information. If you have a smartphone, they have an app! If you like to watch videos from your phone or computer, they have dozens of h…
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It's Not Always All About Price
Those who know me well are very aware that I am "frugal" and always looking at the costs of things I have to purchase, and many times buy the least expensive item. I admit that pricing is often very important in my bu…
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Are You Struggling with the Imposter Syndrome?
I read my coach's newsletter a few weeks ago which had an article discussing the imposter syndrome. I thought I'd share as I'm sure many of you have felt this (I know I have!). She has some great tips to help us deal…
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Professional Development at an Accounting Conference
Currently, I am attending the Sleeter Accounting Conference where many of the top names in the accounting industry come to learn about up-and-coming things affecting our industry within the next few years. This will b…
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Distinguished Alumni of the Year
This past Saturday I was at the El Camino College Foundation Distinguished Alumni of the Year dinner honoring graduates who have gone on to have successful careers and been involved in the community. I was honored to…
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