The AB&P journal
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IRS · 2 min read ·
Backup Withholding: What is It?
As an entrepreneur, you are required to report certain payments to the IRS made to vendors each year on Form 1099. To do so, you must ask them to submit a form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certif…
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Business · 2 min read ·
The Benefits of Limited Liability Companies
Do you operate a sole proprietorship or partnership and thinking of forming an entity? Do you wonder which might be right for you? Choosing the ideal entity type for your business is a very important decision. The typ…
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Community · 2 min read ·
How to Conserve Cash For Emergencies
Cash flow is the key to success for any entprepreneur. If your company runs out of money, how will you be able to pay your bills, suppliers, employees, or other expenses? Without cash, you won’t have the flexibility y…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Boost Your Local Google Ranking
If your company has a Google Business profile, there are a few things you can do to boost your listing to the top of search rankings. The best part is there is no cost to have a profile, or to add posts to gain exposu…
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Business · 2 min read ·
9-to-5 Work Schedule Alternatives
Are you an employer with staff tired of working the same old 9-to-5 schedule? Many workers today are demanding a more flexible schedule, especially those with families. It has been found that employee morale is better…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
Key Risk Management Factors When Considering Outsourcing
As small business owners, we face numerous challenges in our quest for success, and one of the critical areas that requires careful attention is risk management. When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, manag…
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Communication · 3 min read ·
5 Tips For Social Media Success
If you are an entrepreneur looking to grow your reach, social media should be a big priority as it is a great way to market your services and products. Although platforms may help you be more successful, it can be dif…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How To Make Your Business Resilient to Inflation
Inflation has been rising over the last year, but what does that exactly mean? Inflation is the rise in prices. As it increases, the value of your dollar decreases and therefore so does your purchasing power. The hope…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Say No to the Hustle Culture
Many people believe that in order to be a successful business owner, you must hustle 24 hours a day. Thankfully, you don’t have to dream about your to-do list or work from morning until night in order to be profitable…
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IRS · 7 min read ·
2023 Dirty Dozen Schemes
The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual "Dirty Dozen" list, highlighting the top twelve tax scams and schemes you should know about that target individuals, businesses, and tax professionals alike. I’ll e…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
The IRS's Plan of Improvement Over the Next 10 Years
The IRS has recently released their 10-year strategic operating plan, which outlines their goals and objectives for the next decade. Let’s take a closer look at what the plan entails and what it means. The plan, which…
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Business · 3 min read ·
7 Ways To Be More Productive
As a small business owner, it can be difficult to find more time in your day to get all of your tasks done. The good news is that getting more done doesn’t have to be complicated. Everyone dislikes change. However, wh…
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