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How to connect with younger workers
Summer 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 713
Abstract: There’s a new generation of employees making their presence felt in the workforce. Known as “Generation Y” or the “Millennials,” this new wave of workers grew up in a different time with a different culture and thus differ in their work habits and goals from preceding generations. This article explores ways to keep these young workers onboard and productive, such as by offering a lot of structure and praise and learning to accept iPods at work.
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Keep owner conflicts at bay: Use a shareholder agreement
Summer 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 803
Abstract: It’s important that business owners see eye-to-eye on major issues that affect the growth and productivity of their company. This article explains why a well-drafted shareholder agreement is essential for defining procedures for handling stock ownership transfers and outlining explicit ground rules for how a business should be managed. A sidebar discusses how some agreements include short-term disability coverage.
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3 ways to keep inventory under control
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 330
Abstract: Excessive or obsolete inventory can be a big drain on your cash flow. In addition to the cost of purchasing or manufacturing it, there’s a significant cost just to keep it on your shelves. The more inventory you have, the greater your expenses for transportation, storage, handling, insurance and financing. In some states, inventory is even subject to personal property tax. This article describes three ways to keep inventory (and your costs) under control. (Updated 4/4/12)
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Be the top dog: Use search engine optimization
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 488
Abstract: In today’s plugged-in business world, your customers have a plethora of Internet-based information search tools—commonly known as search engines—at their fingertips to quickly locate products and services. The return on investment in your company’s Web site depends largely on how quickly prospects can locate your site when using these tools. This article offers some tips on how to get your URL listed higher on search engine result pages.
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Managing your credit history
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 569
Abstract: Like most people, you’re probably well aware of the importance of managing your credit history to protect your standing among current and future lenders. What you may not know, however, is how to go about doing it. This article gives you the lowdown on how to obtain your credit reports (free of charge), what to look for on those reports and how to defend your position if you detect fraudulent activity.
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Let’s be reasonable – Setting salaries for S corporation owners
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 834
Abstract: If your business is an S corporation, the way you characterize payments to owners who work in the business can have a significant tax impact. For instance, failure to pay reasonable salaries to these shareholder-employees raises a red flag for the IRS. And if the agency reclassifies distributions of corporate profits as wages, you may be hit with a hefty bill for back payroll taxes, penalties and interest. This article offers tips on how to ensure salaries are reasonable. A sidebar illustrates how costly not doing so can be.
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How can you make the most of Social Security?
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 680
Abstract: As life expectancies grow, planning for retirement is more important than ever. For some people, Social Security will be a significant source of income. For others, it will make up a relatively small portion of their retirement funds. Either way, it pays to maximize the benefits. This article gives some guidelines to help you determine when you should start collecting benefits. For example, you’ll need to consider your life expectancy, other sources of income and your career plans. (Updated 1/3/12)
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Practical Perspectives: Key financial issue for you and your family – Cleaning up tax records can help fend off an IRS audit
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 620
Abstract: In this issue’s “Practical Perspectives,” we meet Mike and Beverly, a married couple with two young daughters, who recently decided to finally get their house in order — literally. Beverly’s job was to organize the family’s financial records and, when she went to do so, she began to get frustrated about what tax-related documents she needed to keep and for how long. Wisely, she called her financial advisor, who had some answers. (Updated 6/11/12)
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Moneylines: News Briefs for Businesses and Individuals
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 471
Abstract: This section offers four news briefs about: 1) How the subprime mortgage crisis has made it harder for many small businesses to obtain financing, 2) A recent survey indicating that a slowing economy may not necessarily mean that college graduates will have a hard time finding jobs, 3) How the IRS has boosted a valuable tax break for commuters, and 4) The perhaps disturbing results of a recent study indicating that many Americans are unclear on some fundamental concepts that apply to their personal finances.
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4 tech tools to help you with your personal finances
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 573
Abstract: By now, most people use technology, in one form or another, to manage their personal finances. There may, however, be a few technological options out there that some individuals have either never heard of or never fully considered. This article gives four examples.
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The most important thing – Smart hiring now saves time and money later
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 729
Abstract: No matter how sound the business plan or how brilliant the strategies for executing it, without the right people on staff, a company isn’t likely to get very far. And that’s why every business always needs to be on the lookout for smart approaches to hiring. This article offers a few to consider. (Updated: 6/11/12)
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The net operating loss deduction – A tax break for tough times
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 709
Abstract: For much of the year, fears of an economic downturn have permeated the news. Whether or not tough times lead to your company losing money, one way to mitigate any shortfall may be to claim a tax deduction for a net operating loss (NOL). This article looks at the rules governing the NOL deduction. [Updated: 12/27/12]
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Fetch, stay or roll over your 401(k) when you change jobs
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 324
Abstract: Who says you can’t teach an old 401(k) plan new tricks? When you change jobs, you can choose the best “trick” to preserve the tax-deferred growth of your 401(k) plan and avoid current taxes and penalties that can chew up your savings. This brief article explains various options, such as “fetching” money from investment savings as a lump sum, letting the money “stay” in a current plan, and “rolling over” the lump sum. (Updated 7/20/12)
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The pros and cons of lease financing
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 602
Abstract: When acquiring new equipment for your business, you can pay cash, finance with a loan or, in many cases, lease. Although leasing is often the easiest route to take, it may not always be the right move. This article discusses the pros and cons of leasing and explains when it’s best to use an operating lease vs. a capital lease.
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Naming your retirement plan beneficiaries? Remember the tax considerations
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 580
Abstract: Regularly reviewing the beneficiaries of a retirement plan — particularly if there’s been a life-changing event, such as a divorce, birth or death — is always a good idea. Specifically, when selecting beneficiaries, plan owners need to consider the income and estate tax impact of their choices. This article tackles the issues one by one. (Updated 6/10/12)
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Use your business smarts when buying a business
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 615
Abstract: Thinking of buying a business? Doing so can be a smart move because it’s generally less risky than building a company from scratch. This article explores the benefits, such as gaining experienced employees, existing facilities, and established customer and supplier relationships. And it explains how to conduct the necessary due diligence and find financing. A sidebar debates the issue of stock vs. asset purchases.