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Business · 1 min read ·
IRS Does Not Give Blanket Forgiveness
https://youtu.be/wIFXnAezZrA Are you an entrepreneur who's been struggling to keep up with your income tax payments? Are you thinking you're still going to have a problem in 2021? Many are used to the IRS offering bla…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Small Business Owners Turning to Different Financing Options Amidst Pandemic
Small business owners trying to keep their companies afloat amidst the Coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic downturn are looking for funds wherever they can find them. According to a recent article by CPA Pr…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Best Practices for a Long-Term Work from Home Strategy
The Coronavirus pandemic necessitated the rapid rise of telecommuting. Most businesses had to quickly adapt to a remote strategy to keep their operations running amidst quarantine and social distancing requirements. W…
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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Permanent Changes to Your Business Post-Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has radically altered the traditional workplace. From telecommuting to accommodate social distancing requirements to more flexible hours, companies have pivoted from their regular office pract…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Minimum Wage Increases Taking Effect
It’s that time of year again to talk about minimum wage increases scheduled to take effect January 1 (December 31, 2020 in the case of New York State). With the pandemic seriously impacting businesses and their strugg…
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COVID-19 · 2 min read ·
Exciting News! PPP Forgiveness is Here!
https://youtu.be/DE6XaJ7FNJo Are you an employer who received a PPP loan and were waiting to find out if the IRS guidelines of non-deductibility were going to remain, or if Congress was going to make an adjustment? We…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Clear Communication in the Era of COVID
The Coronavirus pandemic and the accompanying rise of telecommuting and social distancing have changed the way we communicate with each other. With fewer in-person gatherings and most people working from home, face-to…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Businesses with Telecommuting Employees May Save on Taxes
If your staff is dispersed in a large geographical area, you may be overpaying on local taxes. According to CPA Practice Advisor, business owners can often save on local and municipal taxes when they have a distribute…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Hire the Right Candidate Remotely
With the rise of telecommuting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HR teams have had to navigate new challenges in the hiring process. Since most businesses are still largely operating remotely, the task of interviewing can…
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Business · 2 min read ·
What to Do with the Tech You Purchased During COVID-19
While most businesses typically have a carefully researched acquisition plan for new technology, the coronavirus crisis and rise of telecommuting threw many employers for a loop and caused rushed purchases of equipmen…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Accept E-Signatures Safely
Though electronic signatures have been legal since the passing of the ESIGN act in 2000, many business owners are still unsure of how to properly utilize e-sign tools to best protect themselves. In today’s world, wher…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Use the Pandemic to Build a Stronger Team
We’ve already covered how the coronavirus pandemic has caused major shifts in the way companies do business , and you have likely seen for yourself the challenges of operating your company amidst this global crisis. H…
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