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Business · 2 min read ·
7 Ways to Get Your Small Business Off the Ground (Part 1)
It’s exhilarating finally taking that leap into starting your own business. You’ve got the ideas, the passion, the dreams for what your business will become… But what about the money to put it all into action? If you’…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
3 Common Sales Tax Mistakes Businesses Make
Business owners often have a lot to think about. From weighing bright ideas and establishing systems for growth, to juggling clients, regulations, and inventory, it can be both an exciting and stressful time for small…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The 3 Downsides to Working as a Freelancer
It’s no secret that freelancing can be a rewarding career. From being your own boss while controlling your rate and schedule, to doing what you love with the clients you choose, becoming a freelancer can seem a dream…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Aretha Franklin Leaves Behind Estate Worth $80 Million with No Will
It was a sad day for many when the aptly named “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin, passed away at the age of 76 to pancreatic cancer on August 16th. And though her body has been laid to rest with a funeral service to re…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
California Governor Signs Two New Employment Bills
Decent humanity had a win when California’s Governor Jerry Brown signed two new employment bills into state law on July 9 th . The two bills, scheduled to take effect January 1 st of next year, are simple but effectiv…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
How to Detect Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud
While many employers have to deal with the accidental trip, cut, or injury happening to one of their employees at some point throughout the lifespan of their business, no one should have to put up with fraud in the pr…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
Justice Department Breaks Up Massive IRS Scam
Four years, 15,000 victims, hundreds of millions of dollars stolen, and over 50,000 individuals’ personal information abused – the U.S. Justice Department announced the arrests and closure of the first multinational,…
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Business · 2 min read ·
All About a Business Line of Credit
For many small businesses, opening a business line of credit is a financial essential – perfect for easing the stress of cash-flow interruptions or helping with sudden purchase orders. What is a business line of credi…
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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Ways to Encourage Early Retirement Saving
It’s no secret that young people rarely begin saving for their retirement until later in life, though it’s easy to see why. With a typically smaller income, most twenty-somethings put their funds directly into tuition…
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Sales tax · 2 min read ·
The Sales Tax Basics for Festivals
Fall is just around the corner, and with the change in season comes harvest festivals. For many small businesses, running an event booth is a great way to sell their wares and spread the word, but festivals can be tri…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
What This Starbucks Lawsuit Could Mean for Your Business
A recent case, Troester v Starbucks , received a ruling from the California Supreme Court that could bring on a significant wave of change for businesses and hourly workers across the nation. In the lawsuit, Douglas T…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Be Sure to Make These Product Changes by August 30th
There are new regulations for CA Proposition 65 standards, and come August 30 th , all products and environments containing or threatening possible exposure to certain hazardous chemicals as deemed by the Office of En…
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