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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 · 2 min read ·
Getting Money
https://youtu.be/MBmKKhfN4UU Do you often struggle with collecting the money due to you for services you've provided? Do you wish you could have a streamlined process that would make collection easier? I have a few ti…
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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 · 1 min read ·
IRS Payment Options
https://youtu.be/jsWi7WFCUKQ If you are an individual, family, or a business owner and struggling to pay your income taxes, the IRS has some payment plans that may help you. The first one is an installment agreement.…
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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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Business · 1 min read ·
Deductibility of Alternative Health Plans
https://youtu.be/_D8yK9XtX1w Have you noticed that the cost of insurance has gone up year after year? Are you aware that premiums have increased over 54% since 2009? The IRS has recently issued regulations that may he…
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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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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Tips for Writing Off End-of-Year Business Assets
If you’re hoping to capture some big write-offs for your company’s 2020 tax return, acquiring new business assets may be the way to go. Recent legislative changes have made deductions for new equipment put into servic…
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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 ·
Using Data to Make Wise Business Decisions
With the growth of Internet sales, the use of Big Data has become standard with large companies. The sheer volume of data available can be overwhelming to a small business owner. But here’s the good news: you don’t ha…
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Business · 1 min read ·
Work Opportunity Credit
https://youtu.be/y6O5uhfEK8s Are you an employer looking to hire staff in your company? Are you aware that there's a federal tax credit available to you? If you hire someone from a targeted group, the Work Opportunity…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Study Finds the Time Blocking Increased Productivity
According to CPA Practice Advisor, the new flexibility in employee schedules that has come about as a result of the rise of telecommuting during the COVID-19 Pandemic is proving to be a positive trend for productivity…
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