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looking forward to a new human focused future

In a world that is mostly living online in different social media platforms, it is important to remember what human to human interaction can do. This article discusses how entrepreneurs can look forward and make a new human-focused future. To view this article, click HERE to...

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small businesses need a data strategy

Managing data and information can be a major competitive advantage for small businesses.  This article discusses why every small business should develop a data strategy.  To view this article, click HERE to access the original content. ...

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cost cutting and growth can't go hand in hand

Many business strategies focus on cost-cutting. However, these strategies can hurt branding, growth, and profits.  This article discusses why marketers cannot cost-cut their way to growth.  To view this article, click HERE to access the original content. ...

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tips for hiring top employees

Early-stage businesses should focus on key qualities when hiring employees because a business’s success relies on the quality of these hires.  This article discusses four top qualities to look for when hiring employees.  To view this article, click HERE to access the original content. ...

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Stocks going up

Small business owners can facilitate successful growth with timing and the right data. This article discusses five ways for small businesses to accelerate growth.  To view this article, click HERE to access the original content. ...

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seize the opportunity zone but keep your head on straight

Summary   The IRS defines an opportunity zone as an “economically distressed community where new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.” The Treasury has certified nearly 9,000 of these districts across all U.S. states and its territories, including the entire island of Puerto Rico. An...

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fasb issues new reporting standard for not for profit entities

Summary The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released the Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities on Aug. 18, 2016. The standard aims to improve presentation of financial information, ultimately making not-for-profit financial reporting statements more informative, transparent...

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ten things individuals need to know about tax reform

Summary From lowered income tax rates and doubled standard deductions, to caps on mortgage interest and state and local deductions, Americans may feel a significant impact as a result of the new tax law. Here are the top 10 things individual taxpayers need to know: There are...

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Summary  Individuals living in or that operate businesses in counties that were declared a federal disaster area as a result of the extreme flooding events that occurred in Arkansas in May-June 2019 may qualify for temporary relief from tax filing and payment obligations for forms and...

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