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Business · 4 min read ·
Ten Important Lessons
In Daniel Pink’s new book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, business owners can learn how regret should actually be valued versus seen as abnormal or negative. This book can help us understa…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Selling Your Business to an Employee
At some point in a business owner’s life, there comes a time where one has to make a difficult decision to move away from ownership. Although selling your company can be very rewarding, especially if selling to a key…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Electronic Payments VS Paper Checks
https://youtu.be/s4ByCLDH95g Are you primarily accepting and using paper checks for your business? Findings show that it may be time to make a shift from paper checks to electronic payments. For example, in 2015 finan…
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Business · 4 min read ·
How to Tackle Stress in a Healthy Way
Unfortunately, stress is always going to be a part of our lives. However, it doesn’t have to be an obstacle that stands in our way, but instead should be a driving force that helps us reach our fullest potential. From…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Financial Education Incentives
For most employers, it feels like they are currently at war trying to fight for the best talent. If you are wanting to beat your competitors, it is time to start thinking about what perks you could offer your new hire…
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Business · 4 min read ·
How Does Hiring Family Affect Your Business?
https://youtu.be/iuChanImOWE There are many advantages in hiring family members for your business. From passing down your company’s legacy to various tax benefits, there are multiple reasons small businesses today cho…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Creating a Client Service Calendar
Every profession has their busy seasons. Sometimes it may seem like we are only able to devote a portion of our year to creating a valuable experience for our customers, while other times we are just trying to survive…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Remote Workers and State Tax Audits
If you are an individual who worked in another state during 2021, you may receive a state tax audit notice. With remote work continuing to increase across the country, we will most likely see a large amount of these d…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
IRS Suspends a Majority of Notices
https://youtu.be/c4KOiHuNCPg In order to be more timely with returns, the IRS has suspended multiple notifications that are mailed to taxpayers. Due to limited resources, the IRS has determined that suspending certain…
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Software · 2 min read ·
How to Protect Data Using Cloud Technology
It is crucial for the wellbeing of organizations to normalize talking about risks within the workplace, especially when it comes to preventing cyber-attacks. Employers must take the time to educate staff so they can e…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Have an Effective Workflow
People are the key to running a long-lasting business as you need a support team of strong employees as well as committed customers. However, ask yourself, “What would happen if one of my key employees left their posi…
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Business · 3 min read ·
What to Do if an Employee Tested Positive for COVID
https://youtu.be/8vgkpta0Ric These days there is definitely a possibility that one of your employees may test positive for COVID-19. As an employer, it is important to know what steps to take when you are notified tha…
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