Business Matters
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Keep sales stars with the right compensation plan
Summer 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 378
Abstract: To keep good salespeople, businesses not only need to offer a compensation plan that acknowledges job market competition but also motivates sales staff to work hard, focus on customer satisfaction and remain loyal to the company. This article explores the pros and cons of salary vs. commission and recommends a combination model.
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ERM: An easy way to get risk under control
Summer 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 537
Abstract: No company can prevent every risk from becoming reality, but businesses can — and should — take steps to manage potential perils. Among the most popular approaches is enterprise risk management (ERM). This article explains what ERM is and isn’t, and provides simple tips for integrating ERM principles into any organization.
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SupplierPay: What’s in it for you?
Spring 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 185
Abstract: SupplierPay is a new government initiative that asks large companies to expedite payment of small company invoices. This short article discusses the program’s goals and lists some of the participants.
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Planning for a smooth leadership transition
Spring 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 538
Abstract: Whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, business owners need to protect the value of their business by ensuring that any leadership transfer will be smooth. This article covers succession issues such as training a successor, gaining board and employee support and communicating with stakeholders.
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Teach your children well – A financial education is critical to their success
Spring 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 478
Abstract: This article provides tips on raising financially savvy children, including the advantages of saving money and avoiding debt. It also suggests teaching children basic investing concepts by helping them create an imaginary or real investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
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How the IRS views your investments
Spring 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 390
Abstract: When it comes to taxes, all investments aren’t created equal — everything depends on their character and timing. This article explains the difference between taxable and tax-deferred accounts and highlights investment strategies appropriate for each. It also briefly discusses the NIIT tax and how this tax might affect certain investors.
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Help insure your favorite charity’s future
Winter 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 189
Abstract: Including life insurance in a charitable giving strategy is simple and can provide tax benefits. This brief article looks at designating a charitable organization as a beneficiary, or, alternatively, irrevocably giving a permanent policy to a charity by naming it as the owner.
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Taking (tax) advantage of your home
Winter 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 382
Abstract: In addition to helping build wealth, owning a home provides valuable tax breaks. Knowing about potential tax savings associated with homeownership is the best way to get the most out of this major investment. This article describes tax breaks associated with home upgrades, home equity indebtedness and selling.
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Should you outsource your company’s HR function?
Winter 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: In recent years, HR administration has become a broad and complex function that includes everything from hiring and firing to filing workers’ compensation claims. A smaller company might find itself lacking the resources to handle all of these complex tasks, or the willingness to develop the necessary expertise. This article discusses the benefits — and possible pitfalls — of outsourcing the HR function.
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Why companies succeed – 3 keys to building a healthy business
Winter 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 536
Abstract: Regardless of size and sector, most healthy companies share three characteristics: 1) strong revenues, 2) low production costs and 3) low operating expenses. This article explains how to achieve them. A sidebar notes that every business should regularly perform profitability breakeven analyses.
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Don’t skimp on disability income insurance
Fall 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 190
Abstract: Those who are self-employed or whose employer’s benefits package is a little skimpy might benefit from buying their own disability income insurance policy. This brief article explains how, if a person becomes ill or injured and is unable to work, such coverage can mean the difference between a comfortable convalescence and a financial crisis.
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Use a stretch IRA to go the distance
Fall 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 382
Abstract: People who don’t need their retirement accounts for retirement might want to tax-efficiently pass wealth to their heirs through a stretch IRA. This article explains that a regular or Roth IRA can be turned into a stretch IRA by designating a beneficiary who is significantly younger, so that funds have more time to grow tax-deferred. To keep the recipient from opting for a lump-sum distribution, which would erase any potential stretch IRA benefits, it’s possible to name a trust as beneficiary.
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Is technology harming your business? Fraud schemes to watch out for
Fall 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 480
Abstract: Cybersecurity breaches, such as recent hack attacks on large companies, grab all the headlines. But most businesses are likely to fall victim to smaller-scale technology fraud — most often schemes perpetrated by their own employees. This article examines, in particular, phishing schemes, purchasing fraud and internal control overrides, and suggests ways to deter IT fraud.
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Get ready for tax season – A year end checklist
Fall 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: The end of the year is fast approaching, but there’s still time for business owners to plan to minimize tax liability. This article provides a checklist to help owners review their 2014 transactions and activities and take beneficial action before Dec. 31. It addresses items such as the impact of gains and losses, the Section 179 expensing election, and owner distributions. A sidebar discusses whether it’s advisable to switch from a calendar year to a fiscal year tax filing basis.
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Calculating the home office deduction just got easier
Summer 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 192
Abstract: The IRS has introduced a faster, simpler calculation for what many consider a tedious annual chore — claiming a home office deduction. As this article discusses, the new method allows those claiming no more than $1,500 per year to use a simple formula in determining their deduction.
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Collaborative management – How to turn employees into trusted leaders
Summer 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 392
Abstract: Small business owners are accustomed to running the whole show. But as the company grows, it becomes necessary to share responsibility for major decisions. Whether they’re experienced managers or “home grown” talent, these employees should be empowered with the tools and authority they need to be effective leaders. This article discusses how to treat managers as team members while recognizing their individual skills and talents.