ALL ABOUT BUSINESS
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Employee Incentives: Equity vs. Cash
October 2016 - Retaining key employees needs to be one of the most important aspects of running a business. The pros and cons of Equity Incentives and Cash-based Incentives are considered.
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New Overtime Rules from DOL
August 2016 - The Department of Labor has revised a rule regarding salary threshold for employees to be considered “exempt” from overtime pay. Here's the background, what's new, and what employers should do.
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Boomerang your VAT—it should come back
July 2016 - Travelling overseas for business? Don’t miss out on the refund of the value added tax (VAT) that is usually incurred during overseas business travel—it could add up to substantial savings.
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The Importance of Goals in Business
June 2016 - Most business owners are busy running their businesses and don’t have time to handle projects unless they are intentional and follow a systematic process. That's where goals come in.
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Billing and Collecting...On Time
May 2016 - A key component of any successful business is getting paid by your customers, on time. However, many businesses focus on revenue generation, ignoring the non-paying customer.
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Intellectual Property: A Primer
April 2016 - Every business encounters intellectual property (IP) issues. These involve inventions, artistic works, symbols, names, and images that are protected by Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights.
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Finding a Business in All the Wrong Places
March 2016 - There are many roads to business ownership. Opportunities include starting a new business or buying an existing business, especially one in bankruptcy or distress, or a management buyout.
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Checklist for a New Business
February 2016 - Opening a business certainly requires perseverance and hard work, but that may not be enough. Preliminary due diligence and groundwork can help ensure long term success of a new business.
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Business Trends to Watch in 2016
January 2016 - Last year we highlighted business trends that focused on efficiency, mobility, and accessibility. In 2016 we focus on technology, employee & client satisfaction, productivity & retention.
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Annual Checkups
December 2015 - All businesses, especially small ones, should take stock of their operations at least once a year. This includes reviewing business operations, financials, and assessing potential risks.