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Business · 4 min read ·
6 Characteristics of an Innovative Leader: Part 1
Are you going through a leadership identity crisis or wondering how to improve your leadership skills? This excerpt from Glenn Llopis's book, The Innovation Mentality, shows you 6 characteristics you should have to re…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Should You Take the IRS-Approved Shortcut for Business Driving?
Lots of people are curious about the IRS-Approved shortcut for business driving and if the shortcut should be taken or not. This article from Accountingweb.com could help you decide. The IRS imposes strict record-keep…
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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Key Tax Issues for Business Leaders in 2017
This week I read this interesting article written by Ken Berry on Accountingweb.com. He discussed 5 key tax issues that business leaders might have to deal with in 2017. His information is located below. In the new ye…
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Business · 1 min read ·
2017 SBA Emerging Leadership Course
I saw some information that I thought would be helpful to business owners and I wanted to share it. The SBA is offering a leadership class to help plan the growth of small businesses. Here is what they are sharing abo…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Officer Exclusion from Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Are you an officer wanting exclusion from your worker's compensation policy? Many times owners chose to exclude themselves to save money on premiums as they usually can opt out of coverage. But a recent article sent t…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Ten Ways to Quickly Improve Your Marketing
A lot of entrepreneurs work more on getting customers initially and not enough on retaining them. Keeping clients is equally as important as acquiring them in the first place. A study done by Bain & Company states tha…
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Business · 1 min read ·
International & Domestic Trade Conference 2017
Are you a business involved in international or domestic trade and located in the Los Angeles area? You might be interested in attending a conference hosted by the State Board of Equalization which will be held Friday…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Reviewing the Past/Planning the Future
It's the New Year and the perfect time to review what you accomplished for 2016 and plan your goals for 2017. Look at the goals you set for 2016 and see how you did compares to what you hoped to do. There are multiple…
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Business · 3 min read ·
10 Year-End Tax-Planning Tips for Individuals
As the end of the year quickly approaches, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to reduce income tax on your 2016 return. Below are 10 ideas shared by Grant Thornton in Accounting Today. Accelerate Ded…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How Secured Business Loans Work
Are you a business owner looking for funding? You may have seen the term secured business loan. Financial institutions want to know that they will be repaid by the borrower for the amount that they financed. There are…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Tips on Establishing a Business Budget
Planning is needed for every size business, whether large or small. When determining a budget, allow yourself some room to maneuver for unexpected costs. Look for these 8 things to help clarify and fine-tune your fina…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Improvements in the IRS's Offer in Compromise Procedures
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is improving the offer in compromise process internally and externally, but more can be done, says a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). An Off…
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