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Business · 2 min read ·
The Rise of Salary Transparency
Salary transparency requirements are gaining momentum in today's highly competitive job market. With a shortage of talent, the need for staff retention and recruitment is more critical than ever. You may want to view…
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Business · 3 min read ·
SBA Loans: A Guide to Small Business Financing
Are you a business owner in need of additional financing? Do you wish you had a low-cost option to consider? An SBA loan may be a good option for you. SBA loans are loans for small businesses that are partially guaran…
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Community · 3 min read ·
Beware of Wash Sales that May Affect Loss Harvesting
If you're optimistic about the stock markets in 2023, you might be considering strategies to make the most of your investments. One popular approach is called "harvesting" capital losses, where you sell securities tha…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Improving Accounts Payable Processes for Better Cash Flow Management
An optimized accounts payable (AP) process is crucial for managing cash flow effectively and taking advantage of discounts and favorable payment terms. Collaboration with other departments is essential for achieving p…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Understanding Transfer Taxes and Estate Planning
Transfer taxes, such as estate and gift taxes, are highly political due to two main reasons. First, they contribute a small portion of revenue to the U.S. budget compared to other taxes like income and Social Security…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Simplified Guide to Doing Business As (DBA)
Are you an entrepreneur running a company under a name different than your own and not formed as an entity? Have you registered to p operate as a fictitious business? In order to legally run under a name that is not y…
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Software · 2 min read ·
Protect Your Privacy: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Using Your Email for Logins
If you are like me (and most of the world), you probably have a lot of websites you must log into. If you use your primary email address for each, it can be a privacy risk due to the possibility of identifying the ser…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Leadership Strategies for CFOs: Navigating Volatility and Driving Growth
As an entrepreneur, you are probably wearing most (if not all) of the management hats of your company. But even with running your entity on your own, it is useful to learn from research into specific C-Suite functions…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Promoted CFOs Face Challenges as CEOs
Many chief financial officers (CFOs) have the potential to become successful CEOs due to their unique understanding of the business. Surprisingly, though, the chances of promoted CFOs outperforming as CEOs are quite s…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Understanding Self-Employment Tax for Rental Real Estate
Tax planning for real estate activities can involve various tax considerations. One important factor is determining if a loss from real estate is limited due to insufficient basis or by the at-risk or passive activity…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Hobby vs. Business
When it comes to taxes, the distinction between a hobby and a business can have significant implications. While expenses related to a business are tax-deductible, hobby expenses are not. This distinction has led the I…
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Software · 2 min read ·
8 Simple Steps to Fix Your Router Issues
Do you depend on a computer and internet access to perform your job duties? Are you a student who needs online access to research? It can be frustrating when you are needing to access online information and are unable…
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