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Business · 2 min read ·
Update Responsible Party Information
https://youtu.be/zskxoIcpHBQ Are you a recently added responsible party for an organization, or more importantly, one who is no longer associated with the group? The Internal Revenue Service urges those entities with…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Year-End Tax Planning with Uncertainty
It can be easy as an entrepreneur to get caught up in the day-to-day operations and not put much thought into tax planning. However, tax due dates are right around the corner, and it is important to get a head start o…
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Business · 4 min read ·
FAQs About SBA 7(a) Loans
https://youtu.be/xxe-fYbAAcA With the introduction of many loan programs, because of the effects of the pandemic, it is easy for certain loan programs to fall through the cracks. You may be interested to learn that th…
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Business · 3 min read ·
California Minimum Wage Increases for 2022
The state of California has some significant minimum wage changes for 2022. According to HR Daily Advisor , the minimum wage for the new year will increase to $15.00 per hour for those with 26 employees or more and $1…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Actually Meet Your Business Goals
It is easy to get discouraged or sidetracked when shortly after making goals the newness wears off and things aren’t going as planned. It is even easier to become frustrated when you feel like you have not accomplishe…
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Business · 4 min read ·
2022 Minimum Wage Increases
It is time to ring in the new year with raises in minimum wage across the country. There are 24 states that have increased their rates for 2022. A majority of these states will see these changes take place effective J…
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Business · 3 min read ·
6 Questions to Ask Before you Buy the Next Big Tech
https://youtu.be/S92EuH36M4U Today’s day and age technology is constantly changing, and the next best thing is always around the corner. How do you make sure you are buying the best technology for your business in you…
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Business · 5 min read ·
2021 Year-End Checklist
Now that we have entered the month of December, many individuals are scrambling to finish their Christmas shopping and are preparing for the holidays, while business owners are faced with a daunting list of tasks that…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Effectively Measure Your Team's Productivity
Constant technology advancements bring about changes all over the globe, particularly in the business world in unexpected ways. Companies everywhere are trying to upgrade and learn new systems and programs to stay on…
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Business · 2 min read ·
5 Ways to Build Lasting Relationships with Self-Employed Clients
https://youtu.be/cI75M2rAqpE Many employees get wrapped up in the day-to-day to-do’s, hoping that the work speaks for the company effectively. Where business is truly successful is in the meaningful connections built…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Stimulus Programs, Lender Generosity Keeping Bankruptcies at Bay
While finances have definitely been uncertain and strained over the past two years, the ABI - American Bankruptcy Institute - noted that bankruptcy and chapter 11 filings are down significantly in 2021 compared to 202…
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Business · 2 min read ·
New Employee Orientation Checklist
https://youtu.be/LHk1QLwcBJM With hiring one of the topics the forefront on many owner’s minds, it is important to review your new employee orientation checklist. To show fairness and collect all proper information ma…
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