Archive for 2017
The Liability Shift in Credit Card Processing That Business Owners Need to Understand
The Liability Shift in Credit Card Processing That Business Owners Need to Understand Counterfeit cards make up about 37 percent of credit card fraud in the US. The reported cases in 2014 alone add up to nearly 32 million, or three times the number of cases reported the year before. EMV Technology This alarming increase…
Read MoreWhy we need to replace not just repeal the Affordable Care Act
Why we need to replace not just repeal the ACA The Affordable Care Act provides insurance to tens of millions of Americans. As with most laws, there are some drawbacks to the legislation. This has led some politicians to want to repeal the law, and the new presidential administration is pushing for a repeal of…
Read MoreLLC vs. S Corp – Which One is Right for You?
LLC vs. S Corp – Which One is Right for You? So you have finally decided to start your own business – Congratulations! Now is the time to make some very important decisions before you move forward in the formation of your company. One of the most important and impactful decisions you will make is in…
Read MoreHow Australia Makes Taxing Fringe Benefits So Simple
How Australia Makes Taxing Fringe Benefits So Simple The fringe benefits tax is a tax levied on benefits provided by your employer. This tax is separate from income tax that is assessed on an employee’s regular salary. Companies have treated fringe benefits more liberally in the past before the tax code changed. Many companies legally…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Manage Gen X vs. Millennial Employees
How to Effectively Manage Gen X vs. Millennial Employees Many business owners are looking for ways to get the younger generations to change their work ethic and behavior. As an effective manager, it is important to understand who you are managing and that comes down to identifying all the unique needs of all the generations…
Read MoreConducting a job interview, best practices
Conducting a job interview, best practices Good interviewing doesn’t always lead to a good hire, but observing sound practices can get you a lot closer to finding the best fit for the job. Good interviewing is about asking the right questions to determine the best candidate, but it’s a two-way street that’s also about presentation…
Read MoreHow Insurance Agents Can Compete With PEO’s
How Insurance Agents Can Gain An Edge Over PEO’s We should first look at the advantages and disadvantages of a PEO for us to find out how an insurance agent can compete with a PEO. This means that an insurance agent should capitalize on the shortcomings of a PEO and should offer the same benefits…
Read MoreSelecting a Good Accountant
Selecting a Good Accountant As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you’ve likely been doing your own accounting or taxes since the inception of your firm. As your company grows, however, you’ll need to hire an expert who will be able to help you save money as well as keep you out of financial trouble…
Read MoreGrowing Your Construction Business
How to grow your construction business Wouldn’t it be great if growing your construction company was as easy as swinging a hammer and knocking some nails into a piece of wood? And while hammering nails and taking down or putting up walls are integral parts of the construction business, it takes more than that to…
Read MoreHow to be a Leader, Not a Boss
How to be a Leader, Not a Boss For some people, being “the boss” simply means supervising and delegating tasks to their employees. At best, these bosses meet their basic requirements–that of a literal “manager.” However, very few people who utilize this style of management can truly be called “leaders.” If your own personal leadership…
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