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12 IRS Audit Red Flags for the Self-Employed
taxes If you are self-employed, minimize the odds of an IRS audit by avoiding these audit triggers.
By Joy Taylor • Last updated
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What Can Bosses Do About Workers’ Unhealthy Eating at Work?
Employer reaches out with questions about how much control he can exert over employees he perceives to be eating unhealthily on the job.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Amazon Business Prime: An Amazon Prime Exclusively for Small-Business Owners to Get Deals
The Amazon Business Prime program offers targeted discounts and deals for small businesses. Like Amazon Prime, it's subscription-based.
By Bob Niedt • Published
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Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties
Making Your Money Last Wondering how to find foreclosed homes for sale for your next residence or to flip for a profit? These websites will guide you to foreclosures and real estate owned properties to buy.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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Selling Your Business? Beware of Potential Blind Spots
Finding a suitable buyer isn’t easy, so unveiling the trouble spots in your plans as early as possible can help make your business more attractive to potential buyers and ease your own transition.
By Justin Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA • Published
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Ethical Issues Can Play a Part in Family Business Succession Plans
A small-business owner seeks insight on how to reconcile ethical issues in the law business with the religious beliefs of his planned successors, who are also his sons.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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3 Mistakes Business Owners Can't Afford to Make When Planning Their Exit Strategy
Getting an early start on laying the groundwork for your exit is imperative. Empowering others to make decisions and delegating responsibilities also play key roles.
By Christopher C. Giambrone, CFP®, AIF® • Published
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Don’t Poke the Bear! How to Respond to Angry Customers
Arguing, doubling down and refusing to negotiate could make matters worse, so it’s best to aim for a win-win solution. And if that doesn’t work…
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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W-4 Form: Extra Withholding, Exemptions, and Other Things Workers Need to Know
W-4 form Starting a new job? Want to boost your tax refund? Don't want to make estimated tax payments? Then you ought to get familiar with IRS Form W-4.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated