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Thanksgiving 2019: What Are You Grateful for?
National Holiday of Thanksgiving In the midst of the Civil War in 1863, by proclamation President Lincoln scheduled a national holiday of Thanksgiving. Here’s an ... -
Developing Leadership Qualities: Taking Responsibility
President Harry Truman summed up leadership with his deck sign that said: “The Buck Stops Here.” As the leader of the country, he knew he ... -
What You'll Want to Know About Gen Z
Those born between 1995 and 2009 (depending on the source) are referred to as Gen Z (Generation Z) and some of them are now becoming ... -
Savvy Strategies for Online Advertising
According to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s The Digital Boost to Startups and Small Businesses: Online Advertising Delivers BIG Benefits, online advertising is a ... -
Hiring Remote Workers: Benefits and Burdens
Telework is a prevalent practice these days, especially for work that can easily be done remotely (e.g., business consulting, marketing, and programming). According to the ... -
Business and Tax Rules for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Here are some business and tax rules unique to veterans. Veterans Day, November 11, is a federal holiday that has come to be a day ... -
5 Better Ways to Achieve Your Goals and Eliminate Time Wasters
Here are 5 mistakes to avoid and suggestions for a better way to achieve your goals. Benjamin Franklin is usually credited with the phrase: “Time ... -
Looking Ahead at Taxes for Self-Employed Individuals
Self-employed individuals Self-employed individuals are sole proprietors, independent contractors, partners, and members of limited liability companies. They’re business owners. They’re not employees, they don’t receive ... -
What to Know About the New Overtime Pay Rule
The federal overtime pay rule takes effect January 1, 2020 If certain employees work more than 40 hours in a workweek, they must be paid ... -
What to Know about the ABC Test
No, it isn’t about spelling. It’s a new law in California that governs the determination of whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor ... -
Developing Leadership Qualities: Patience
I can still hear my 6th grade teacher say (very often) that “patience is a virtue.” If you’re a Type A personality like me, patience ... -
Some Great Solutions for Better Cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it a great time for companies to “audit” their cybersecurity practices. Here are some ideas to consider in becoming ... -
What’s a Professional Will and Do You Need One?
The term “will” connotes the document used to distribute property when a person dies. However, professionals--doctors, psychologists, and attorneys, etc.—should leave instructions on how to ... -
Business Owner’s Planning for Personal Catastrophe
You can’t know in advance when a personal catastrophe—serious illness or accident to you or a close family member, a divorce, or a death in ... -
Understanding Government Notices to Your Business
It can happen. You receive an official-looking letter from a government agency or a court filled with a lot of legalese. What do you do? ... -
Employer Obligations to Employees Following a Disaster
Julia Child said: “Any disaster is a learning process.” With Hurricane Dorian recently behind us, it’s a good reminder about being sure to understand what ... -
Developing Leadership Qualities: Being Openminded
George Bernard Shaw said: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” Being able to change your mind is a quality of good leadership. ... -
Record Retention: When Is Enough?
“What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork,” said Pearl Bailey. Of course, she was right. But the government doesn’t see it ...
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