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4 Reasons You Should Outsource Payroll
I always recommend outsourcing payroll. Yes, it will cost you about $50 to $150 per payroll (depending on how many employees you have), but this might be some of the smartest money you spend. Yes, I know that you would rather spend the $2,000 to $3,000...
Your Degree In Recognition Skills
Of course, we all majored in recognition skills at high school. Being positive comes as second nature to everybody and we never focus too much on faults. Unfortunately there the fairy tale must end. Complaining, it seems, is a much more developed skill than praising...
Don’t let billing errors spiral out of control
Dealing with a billing error can be frustrating. But giving up too quickly will only cost you money. If you’ve got an erroneous bills to settle, here’s what to do: Write a polite letter. Control your irritation if you want results. Describe the problem and ask for...
Marketing Tip of the Week- Speaking the Language
I have met many business owners that tend to forget not everyone speaks their language. I find this more common in the technology fields. Don’t get me wrong, I find this very interesting and it shows that they are very knowledgeable about their field; but when you are...
The 5 Most Common Financial Planning Mistakes
If you are not working with a financial planner that has experience and know how in the investment world it is easy to make mistakes. Often the mistakes are made because of bad information or because of misinformation that may be passed on by people that mean well but...
Exciting Accounting Careers
If you think that the only thing you have to look forward to as an accountant is boring tax returns and a stressful tax season you would be wrong. What many may not realize is that accounting can actually be very exciting. Contrary to what many who are considering...
Hiring Summer Help Can Cut Your Taxes
If you hire qualified employees age 16 or 17 for the summer, you may also benefit from a credit equal to 25 percent of the first $3,000 of wages (maximum credit of $750 per qualified worker). Here are the requirements to qualify for the credit: Must perform...
Keeping Cool Doesn’t Have to be Expensive
The summer months are usually hot ones and keeping your house and business cool and comfortable can be an expensive proposition as energy costs increase. You can conserve on cash, keep cool, and help the environment with these cost-conscious tips: Don’t be a wimp....
Using Systems to Improve Sales and Profits
A common complaint I hear from business owners is that they spend all day answering their employees’ questions or correcting their errors. If a business owner is really dedicated to using their time to massively increase sales and profits, they must eliminate...