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Business · 2 min read ·
Why You Might Want a DBA For Your Business
As a business owner, there are a lot of important decisions you must make as you start your company. One of these decisions includes if you want to file for a DBA, which stands for “Doing Business As”. Essentially, a…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
The Biggest 401(k) Mistake Workers Should Avoid
For those workers that tend to jump from job to job, it is possible they are at risk of making one of the biggest financial mistakes due to constantly switching employment. For example, their former employers could po…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Dangers of Bootstrapping
Many entrepreneurs dream of self-funding their business without having to use investors or bank loans. Entrepreneurs tend to buy into the allure that they should be the next bootstrapped billionaire, however, they don…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
Inflation and Sales Tax Relief
In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair that states can mandate remote sellers, or those without a physical presence in a state, to collect sales tax from their residents. After the Supreme Court’s…
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Business · 2 min read ·
The Benefits of Virtual Cards
The Benefits of Virtual Cards Credit cards have evolved since their first appearance in 1960. Originally, inventors Forrest and Dorothea Parry came up with the idea of using a plastic card to store data through a magn…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Create an Inclusive Culture Accepting Neurodiversity and Invisible Illnesses
As a business leader, it’s important to ensure your company is focused on creating an inclusive culture. By doing so, it helps staff feel valued and respected. This in turn allows an increase in their satisfaction, he…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Is it Time to Relocate Your Business?
In today’s work environment, employees have the opportunity to communicate virtually and to work from the comfort of their homes while continuing to be productive. Those looking for new opportunities have a large vari…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
Increase in Sales Tax Audits
Although COVID-19 took a toll on our economy, multiple states fared well with tax revenue during this time. Due to consumer spending remaining resilient during the pandemic, states were able to see their tax revenue r…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Are Staff Comfortable Disclosing Neurodiversity and Invisible Illnesses?
As a business leader, it’s important to ensure your company is focused on creating an inclusive culture. By doing so, it helps staff feel valued and respected. This in turn allows an increase in their satisfaction, he…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Preventing Financial Loss From Higher Prices and Interest Rates
Over the past two years, you have had many hurdles to jump through due to the challenges faced by the pandemic. Unfortunately, there seems to be one more challenge you will need to face; inflation. As we have seen, in…
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Community · 2 min read ·
The Affordable Connectivity Program
The top 20 internet service providers are coming together to join a government program to offer free broadband internet to millions across the country. The program is named the Affordable Connectivity Program and this…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Where Is Inflation Headed?
Many consumers are currently questioning whether inflation has finally peaked and is starting to slow down. Inflation has been at an all-time high compared to the last four decades. We have seen increased prices for v…
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