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4 ways to operate a greener business (and save money)
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 539
Abstract: The environmental benefits of energy conservation and reduced pollution are self-evident. Yet more and more savvy companies are finding that “going green” can also reduce costs and please the increasingly environmentally conscious buying public. This article discusses four ways to operate a greener business — and save money.
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Invest much? – If so, think taxes come year end
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 722
Abstract: Investors typically have a lot on their minds. Which securities are up? Which ones are down? Is it time to make a move? Well, come year end, they need to start thinking about something else: taxes. This article provides some tax-related strategies to consider. (Updated: 11/30/12)
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Year end tax planning – It’s business time for tax-savvy companies
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1021
Abstract: There are many ways to succeed in business. But, whatever a business owner’s approach, he or she will more than likely get a lot further by running a tax-savvy company that pays Uncle Sam his due without overpaying and, of course, without falling prey to penalties and interest. This article offers several year end tax planning approaches for business owners to mull over.
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Is your tax “house” in order?
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 351
Abstract: If you use household employees — such as nannies, gardeners, housekeepers, cooks or health care workers — it’s important to understand your tax obligations. If you fail to pay employment taxes, you risk substantial back taxes, penalties and interest. This brief article asks these key questions: “Are you a household employer?” “What are your tax responsibilities?” and “When do you pay the taxes?” And then it provides the answers so you can better understand your tax responsibilities in regard to household employees.
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Surviving divorce: Vow to protect your financial interests
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 754
Abstract: It’s hard to ignore the facts: More than half of all married couples will get divorced. For those who are among the unlucky-in-love, the last thing they need is unnecessary financial suffering on top of the emotional trauma. This article explores some ways married couples can protect themselves financially before and during marriage, as well as during and after divorce proceedings.
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How to sow seeds of business innovation
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 439
Abstract: To innovate means to continually work at applying new ideas for growing a business and developing, targeting and delivering better products and services. This article discusses the “seeds” of innovation, including vision, collaboration and motivation. By planting the seeds of innovation and establishing a formal program, you can help ensure a bountiful harvest of new business ideas. (Updated 1/4/12)
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Section 1244 stock offers small business investors a big advantage
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 518
Abstract: Investing in a small business — especially a startup venture — can be risky. But, investing in these companies can have its rewards. Internal Revenue Code Section 1244 provides tax-advantaged treatment for investors in “qualified small business corporations.” This article takes a look at how Sec. 1244 stock can work for you.
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3 depreciation tips you’ll appreciate
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 974
Abstract: To encourage business investment, the tax code provides opportunities for companies to deduct the cost of depreciable assets more quickly or even “expense” them — that is, deduct the full cost in the year they’re purchased. This article offers three tips for making the most of these opportunities. A sidebar discusses provisions in the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 that enhance depreciation deductions.
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Practical Perspectives: Key financial issue for you and your family – Quelling marital discord with a postnuptial agreement
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 676
Abstract: In this issue’s “Practical Perspectives,” we meet Denis and Marjene. They’d been married for almost 20 years when Denis decided to leave his steady job as a civil engineer to pursue a startup centered on a product he’d invented. He wound up accruing substantial debt and even dipping into the couple’s retirement savings. As a result, the couple’s discussions about money got so heated that they began to fear for their marriage. To get a better idea of just where their finances lay, Denis and Marjene paid a visit to their financial advisor, who suggested, cautiously, that the couple consider a postnuptial agreement.
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Moneylines: News Briefs for Businesses and Individuals
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 450
Abstract: This section offers four news briefs about: 1) How, unlike once upon a time, workers now want their employers’ help with planning for retirement, 2) A recent IRS reminder urging homeowners to learn the rules of deducting points while refinancing their mortgages, 3) Chilling news from the Better Business Bureau that loan scams perpetrated against small businesses are on the rise, and 4) The fact that, according to a recent study, gas prices, income and health care top many Americans’ worry lists.
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7 critical business valuation terms you should know
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 639
Abstract: Every business owner will likely need to have his or her company appraised at some point. Appraisals are essential in the event of a business sale or merger, for creating or updating a buy-sell agreement, or for devising and refining an estate plan. A good way to preempt the uncertainties of the appraisal process is to learn some basic valuation terminology. This article provides seven terms business owners should know. (Updated: 6/11/12)
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Trends in compensation – Pay-for-performance model beckons many companies
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 650
Abstract: Compensation is, one might say, the original motivator. Yet precisely how to compensate employees is no longer the simple concept it once was. This article examines one compensation model that has been beckoning many companies of late: pay-for-performance. (Updated: 8/28/12)
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Carrot, meet stick – Use your estate to motivate with an incentive trust
August / September 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 681
Abstract: Many people think of their estate plan as, ultimately, a passive concept. That is, it can transfer your wealth to beneficiaries, but it can’t really give them your wisdom or help them make sound life choices. This article looks at one way to shift this paradigm — with an incentive trust, which sets guidelines for how a beneficiary becomes eligible to benefit from the trust.
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Protecting data on your personal computer
Summer 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 304
Abstract: As the world has gone digital, everything from family photos to financial records is being stored on personal computers. But information stored on a computer isn’t invincible: Hard drives crash, data gets destroyed by viruses, and files are accidentally erased. This brief article offers some options for backing up your home system, including software and hardware solutions, plus applications you can find only online.
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Transfer assets tax efficiently with an IDGT
Summer 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 609
Abstract: It’s natural to want to pass as much wealth as possible to your heirs when you die. This article explains how using an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) can help you do just that. Plus, it explains how an IDGT can help you minimize your estate taxes and even transfer interests in your business. It’s a must-read article if transferring wealth to your heirs is a key goal.
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Tips for protecting your assets from future creditors
Summer 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 645
Abstract: You’ve worked hard to build your net worth. But if you haven’t set up adequate protections, your assets could be attacked by frivolous lawsuits or unreasonable creditor claims. This article offers tips on how to implement asset-protection strategies that will defend your assets against potential legal and financial hazards. (Updated 7/20/12)