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Business · 2 min read ·
The Key to Having Successful Virtual Meetings
Now that virtual meetings are a very common tool used in businesses today, it is important to understand that although they can be a great resource, there can be technical issues. Issues such as interruptions, burnout…
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Communication · 2 min read ·
Communication Skills and Finance
No matter your role in a business, it is important to remember the importance of communication if you want to be successful. Specifically, if you are in a finance role, communication has become a top skill that should…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Contracts for a Growing Business
As a small business owner, you most likely have your mind wrapped around the basics of contracts. However, as your business grows, you will find that so does the complexity of deals and agreements. As your business tr…
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Community · 3 min read ·
How to Plan for Long-Term Care
It is estimated that 7 out of 10 Americans will need some type of long-term care (LTC) in their lifetime. With this information in mind, it is important to begin discussing your retirement plans, especially as prices…
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Business · 2 min read ·
The Controversial 501(c)(4) Strategy for Billionaires
There is a new powerful tool that billionaires can use to give their fortune away and it is called a 501(c)(4). Unlike 501(c)(3), contributions to 501(c)(4) groups are not tax deductible, however, they are not taxed e…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Helpful Tax Strategies for the New Year
Are you interested in learning about year-end tax strategies so that you can minimize your tax burden? Although we are early in the year, it’s never too soon to think about options you have to reduce your tax due. But…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Workflow Issues and Solutions
There are times businesses take workflows for granted, but it’s important to understand that workflows are not static and what works for one organization may not work for you. Additionally, if you use an application o…
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News · 3 min read ·
2022 FUTA Credit Reduction
Are you an employer that noticed a higher federal unemployment tax payment (known as FUTA) in January 2023 for your 2022 payroll taxes? Do you wonder why you had to make this payment (especially if you had paid your F…
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News · 3 min read ·
How COVID has Impacted the Audit Process
The pandemic has impacted how many individuals conduct their business. For example, remote work has continued to be popular among companies and will most likely continue long-term due to COVID-19. Similarly, it has be…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Understanding Contract Terms
If you don’t have a legal background, reading a contract can seem like a foreign language. Although a, agreement is written in English, it can seem like jargon for those who are trying to make sense of the wording. Be…
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Software · 4 min read ·
How to Start Making Video Content
If your business is currently on social media platforms, it isn’t a surprise that video marketing continues to be a big trend. Thankfully, you don’t need to be a professional videographer or have costly equipment to s…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Improve Your Business’ SEO
Like many business owners, it is essential that your business’ website is reaching potential customers. Building a website can take a lot of effort, creativity, and money, so it is important that you are creating one…
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