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How to ask your clients for good referrals

How to ask your clients for good referrals As a business owner you should know how to ask your clients for good referrals. No one goes into business to settle for a mediocrity growth rate. You want to grow your...

Payroll Processing

Perks of paperless payroll

Perks of paperless payroll When it comes to doing the best you can for the environment while also building a successful business, sometimes the key is to find areas were you can cut out the use of paper. Payroll is...

General Business

Steps to a Successful Safety Audit

Steps to a Successful Safety Audit Safety is paramount to every business, and as a business owner you need to know what are the essential steps to a successful safety audit. If you’re looking for good tips on how to...

Payroll Processing

How to switch payroll providers smoothly Do you feel trapped in your payroll service and find yourself wondering how to switch payroll providers smoothly?  Well, the old answer to that question used to be “you can’t.”  Switching payroll providers used...

General Business

Top eleven behaviors to avoid when on a tight budget In this article we are going to examine the top eleven behaviors to avoid when on a tight budget.  So, we know looking for a job isn’t easy. In fact,...

News and updates

California eFile and ePay Mandate In August 2015 California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1245, for the California efile and epay mandate. This bill mandates the electronic submission of employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits with...

Payroll Processing

2018 Withholding Tables Now Available Taxpayers Could See Paycheck Changes by February This article first appeared on the IRS website: www.irs.gov. The updated 2018 withholding tables now available. Net pay will change. WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has released...

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Estate planning for special needs The process of estate planning for special needs children comes with some unique considerations. And in many cases, special needs dependents will be financially reliant on others for most of their lives. This should be...

Payroll Processing

Full service payroll vs in-house Always wondered what the big difference is between full service payroll vs in-house is? Well one of the biggest difference is that In-house processing is as easy as DIY. DYI, unless you’re a jack-of-all-trades or...

Payroll Processing

How to minimize taxes on 401(k)’s Learning how to minimize taxes on 401(k) is an important part of retirement planning. If seniors aren’t careful, they can push themselves into higher tax brackets and end up owing Uncle Sam more money...

General Business

Your small business accounting essentials As a business owner, it is important to follow some basic small business accounting essentials to help you succeed. It does not matter whether you are just starting off or you have been operating for...

General Business

Understanding the benefits of 401k plans The benefits of 401k plans are not always clear to the first time savers. Even so, no matter your age, the importance of saving for retirement cannot be understated.  Whether you plan to retire...

Payroll Processing

How to make payroll profitable [for CPA firms] Ever wonder how to make payroll profitable?  Well if you’re the proud owner of a CPA firm, that’s probably crossed your mind more than once.  And to be fair, payroll, to many...

General Business

How to appeal your property tax bill One of the downsides of being a property owner is the annual ritual of opening your property tax assessment. Unfortunately, you’re never going to open the envelope and be happy with what you...

General Business

Roth IRA or Traditional IRA: Do you qualify for both? So often we talk about either Roth IRA or Traditional IRA, but what is an IRA anyway? IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. And in essence, and IRA is a...

General Business

Why paying off your mortgage faster isn’t always the best move This article will look at the idea of why paying off your mortgage faster isn’t always the best move through the lens of ‘Opportunity Cost.’ Before leaning into paying...

Human Resources

How to choose health insurance plans For American’s not covered by their employer, there are two main challenges when trying to figure out how to choose health insurance plans. The first is navigating the available options. The second is affordability....

General Business

4 innovative ways to stay visible to your clients year-round

4 innovative ways to stay visible to your clients year-round Are you looking for innovative ways to stay visible to your clients year round but aren’t sure where to start? If so, you may want to take a peek at...

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Violence in the workplace: How to prepare for it

Violence in the workplace: How to prepare for it Violence in the workplace is a sobering reality. Despite the prevalence of an “It can’t happen to me,” or “That can’t happen here,” attitude, the truth is that workplace violence can...

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401k or IRA: Picking the plan for your company

401k or IRA: Picking the plan for your company Selecting the right retirement plan for your company is tricky business. It’s more complex than just 401k or IRA, there are a lot of moving parts to be aware of and keep...