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Business · 3 min read ·
Want More Revenue, Profits, & Freedom? Start With Year-End Assessment
I was reading a recent LinkedIn post by a business contact and wanted to share her insight with you. Below is information she shared on reviewing your business and planning for next year. What entrepreneur doesn’t wan…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Professional Development with Smart Women
Are you a woman entrepreneur who would like the opportunity to network with other business women while getting some great tips to help you expand your business success? I want to let you know about an opportunity avai…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Preparing for 1099 Processing - Setting Up Your QuickBooks Desktop Version
Processing 1099 forms is required by the IRS in specific circumstances and today's post will give you the steps on how to set-up your QuickBooks file in order to process them efficiently. To see information on who is…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Follow Up With Your Prospects To Meet Their Needs
Recently I had to move from the home we've lived in for over eleven years and had to find a new place to live. I did what many do and started my search online. I spent quite a few hours looking for apartments that see…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Charitable Contributions — Are they deductible?
Now that holidays are just around the corner you might be looking to make a donation to one or a few charities. One of the questions you will likely have is whether or not the donation is deductible to you. First of a…
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Business · 2 min read ·
E-VERIFY RECORD DISPOSAL – Download your report before December 31st
As you know, U.S. law requires that companies only employ those who can legally work in the country. Regardless, there are still instances in which those who cannot legally work in the U.S. are hired with or without t…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Marketing Your Restaurant During the Holidays
I was reading through some information posted to LinkedIn when I came across this article and thought I'd share it in my blog since many clients I serve are in the restaurant industry. The article was written by Corey…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Prepare Your Office for the Flu Season
Flu season is fast approaching. What can you do if your employees get sick? To prevent your entire office staff from catching the flu, you can send employees home once they begin to exhibit signs of illness. Typical s…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Mayor Garcetti's Plan to Reduce Poverty in Los Angeles
In an effort to improve living standards in Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti has proposed a plan, known as Raise the Wage , which will attempt to reduce the population living in poverty. This goal would be reached in two st…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Don’t Discount Your Small Business Services! Delight Your Clients Instead
I recently read this blog by Jackie Nagel and knew I had to pass her information on to you. Often we think in order to draw in clients, we need a "good deal" so they'll want to try out what we offer. Here Jackie expla…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Federal Payroll Tax Benefits for Hiring Your Child in Your Business
Hiring a minor child may allow you to get the help you need in the business and offer tax benefits as well. If you are a business owner operating a sole proprietorship or partnership where both partners are the biolog…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Forming an LLC Successfully – Operating Agreement
Last post provided guidance on compiling the necessary paperwork, namely, the Articles of Organization , to form your LLC legally. Today we continue providing a checklist of the documents you need for your new LLC, co…
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