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Tax Time, Ready or Not

It’s always a huge relief to many people who get their taxes done early.  That gray cloud of stress that nags at you to get it over with can be gone in a matter of weeks instead of months.  April is right around the corner, and here are a few tips to cross that task off your to-do list way before spring. Catch Up on Your Books If your books are behind, the first step is to get everything recorded so that your tax return will be accurate.  With automated bank feeds and data entry automation, Read more [...]
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The New I-9 Form and What it Entails

The I-9 form is used for employment eligibility when hiring new employees.  It is one of many forms that need to be completed when you onboard a new employee. The New I-9 Form Effective Tuesday, January 17, 2017, the new I-9 form, which is dated 11/14/2016, must be used.  Here is a summary of the changes. Section 1 asks for “other last names used” rather than “other names used,” and streamlines certification for certain foreign nationals. The addition of prompts to ensure Read more [...]
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Start the New Year with a 2017 Profit Plan

Are you ready for 2017 to be even better than 2016? If so, take a few minutes to reflect on the questions below and take action to set your 2017 profit plan. Question 1: What were the three best business things about 2016? No need to re-invent the wheel. If you knocked it out of the park in 2016, can you wash, rinse and repeat these tasks in 2017? If you’re having trouble thinking of three things, here are some hints: What apps saved you time and money? Did you make some good hires? Read more [...]