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Important Year-End Tax Planning Tips For Small Businesses

Businesses are running out of time to implement and act on year-end tax planning strategies. In addition, most companies have a few variables added to the mix this year. Mainly, the nineteen notable expired tax benefits from the prior year and those that are set to expire at the end of this year. How should your business prepare? Read More.

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Will There Ever Be An Internet Sales Tax?


The Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) was expected to be passed by Congress up until Speaker John Boehner halted any momentum. The MFA bill was in place to level the playing field for brick and mortar businesses by mandating that internet sellers collect sales tax even if they sell goods or services to an out of state buyer. Does this mean that there will never be an internet sales tax? .
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Is Your Small Business Getting Enough Value From Your CPA?

Your accountant should deliver enough value to justify the cost that your business bears for retaining their services. Having said that, it is in many cases the business that doesn’t extract enough value from their CPA. Are you happy with your current CPA & are you getting enough value from them? If not, we have some suggestions. Read More.

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Preparing For Rising Business Costs In 2015

In the upcoming year, most businesses will face higher costs for shipping, insurance, health-care, and labor. The economy is expected to grow at a 3.1% rate versus 1.9% in 2013, which should offset some of these rising costs. What costs can you expect to rise the most in 2015? Read More.

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The Best Travel Apps For Business Travelers

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Business travel in the U.S. is expected to grow again in 2014 or up 6.6% to $289.9 billion globally as it did in 2013. This projection provided by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) should gain the attention of frequent business travelers as their employers may be sending them on more trips throughout the rest of 2014 and into 2015. Whether you love it or hate it, you should be should be using these great apps to help you manage your trip. Read More.

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The Best Sales Tax Software Solutions Webinar

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a webinar on selecting the best sales tax compliance solutions for your business. Read More.

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Do You Have To Pay An Employee On Leave?


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You may have employees that take a leave of absence for a variety of reasons. It may be due to birth, adoption, illness or if a family member has a serious health condition. In all cases, it's morally up to the employer to show compassion and understanding to their employees during this time. Having said that, what is the actual law for how employees on leave should be treated during this period? .
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All businesses go through employee turnover at one point or another. Employees either voluntarily quit, are laid off or fired, or tragically pass away. In all instances, the business is ultimately responsible for when and how each employee is paid for their time at the firm. Read More.

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Why You Need A Succession Plan For Your Business


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The fate of many small businesses often lies in the hands of only a small number of individuals. Despite this fact, many owners do not have a succession plan. This is also troubling given that recent census bureau data suggests that a third of small business owners are 55 or older and about a quarter are family-owned. How should you be thinking about succession planning for your business before it is too late? .
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Is Your Business Setting Prices Too Low?

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Companies that are not actively exploring, testing and implementing new prices for their products or services may have difficulty sustaining their business over the long-term. Specifically, businesses that price their products or services too low will have difficulty reaching profitability. Those that raise prices too high will struggle to achieve their customer growth goals set forth in their business model. Finding the right price requires constant evaluation. Read More.

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