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Business · 3 min read ·
"Best Practices" for Companies with Employees Using Prescription Drugs
With reports showing that one out of every three people in the U.S were prescribed an opioid drug in 2015, and medical marijuana now legal in 46 states, the number of frequent opioid users continues to steadily climb…
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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Tips to Get Paid Faster
Every business has its problem clients now and then, but when cash-flow interruptions are responsible for 29% of small business failures according to a recent poll , it’s important for businesses to have the security…
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Business · 3 min read ·
OSHA Heat Illness Employer Responsibilities
Among many of the workplace hazards employers must protect their employees from under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), heat illness is a serious condition that can affect employees in seemingl…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
How to Ensure Your Officer Compensation is Reasonable
Throughout this year of economic upheaval, Congress and the US Treasury Department has put continual pressure on the IRS to produce additional tax revenue; the tax administration quickly responding with the intention…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
What to Do if You Receive an IRS Notice in the Mail
Let’s be honest: it can be scary to receive a notice from the IRS in the mail – our minds often jumping straight to worst case scenario of racked up penalties, or wondering if it could be a scam… Thankfully, unlike ph…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Makings of a Modern CFO
Traditionally, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) was simply seen as a glorified accountant, crunching numbers from the safety of their desk and translating spreadsheets to workable figures. However, in today’s modern ma…
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Taxes · 2 min read ·
The IRS Moves Forward with Five-Year Plan
The recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has made some big changes to the nation’s tax landscape, and in the spirit of renovation, the IRS has made it clear they’re not going to stop there. Starting in 2018 and ending…
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Business · 2 min read ·
What’s Going to Happen to All Those “Toys R Us” Stores?
The announcement of Toys R Us stores closing across the nation was a sad but predictable outcome as popularity for online shopping and electronic games continues to grow. But with the sudden vacancy of over 700 Toys R…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Cut Back on Invoicing Costs
It may seem a little counter-intuitive to consider how much it costs your business to receive money, but according to a recent Customer Credit and Open Invoicing Standards Bench-marking survey by APQC, sending a singl…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
5 Tax Saving Tips for Small Businesses
After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), guidelines and tax expectations have become a little confusing lately. To help small businesses save some money and avoid accidental penalties in the wake of our current loophol…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Hiring Requirements for a Minor in California Part 2
Earlier we brought you part one of our two-part series on the state and federal requirements surrounding hiring a minor – covering the permits required and the work restrictions for each child age group. In today’s ar…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Hiring Requirements for a Minor in California Part 1
For most eligible businesses, hiring a minor can be a decision that benefits all involved. Often filled with boundless energy, minor workers can less expensive labor for the employer, while offering excellent learning…
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