When Do You Need a Company Lawyer?
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been up and running for a while, now’s the time to consider having a go-to lawyer for your business. When you actually need an attorney in live-time, you’ll lose valuable time sharing your books, ideas, questions, and issues.
Read More How to Simplify Your Business (Even as it Grows)
Is your business too complicated? This is a common side effect of fast growth. It can cause big problems if left unchecked. That old, special-offer landing page you forget still existed can cause a huge headache when customers who now think they’re getting a bad deal discover it.
Read More Is there a license to do landscape maintenance such as lawn service, etc. in California?
The state of California, regardless of the business legal structure, may require state professional licenses as well as general business and tax licensing at the local city or county level.
Read More 5 Ways to Ignite Passion in Your Team
True leaders have the innate ability to motivate staff to achieve better results. Leading with a passion is what separates great leaders from the “wannabees.”
Read More Marketing Tips: The Power of Customer Testimonies
An important part of marketing is knowing how to leverage your current customer base in order to gain more customers. When people are thrilled with the work you’ve done, they will refer others.
Read More Make ’em Laugh in Advertising Messages
I had always suspected that funny advertising messages would get the best response from target audiences. When I worked with the late comic actor, Leslie Nielsen, producing humorous TV and radio spots for a nonprofit disability organization, people thought I was nuts.
Read More Tax Tips If You Are Starting a Business
If you plan to start a new business, or you’ve just opened your doors, it is important for you to know your federal tax responsibilities. Here are five basic tips the IRS provides that can help you get started.
Read More How Small Business Owners Can Gain an Edge with Social Media
Pew Research has found that as of May 2013, 72 percent of adults who go online regularly visit social networking sites. And they are favorably disposed to buying from businesses they’re connected with there.
Read MoreHow to Offer Unbeatable Customer Service on the Phone
Even with the rise of the internet over the past 20 years, a great deal of business is still done over the phone, and if you are one of the millions working in customer service, a confident, adaptable phone manner could be one of the most vital skills in your arsenal.
Read More Maximize Tax Deductions Now to Save on 2013 Taxes
Tax deductions can be quite valuable, because they reduce taxable income for the year. For example, a self-employed individual or independent contractor in the 25% tax bracket can save $25 in income tax for every $100 in deductions, while also saving as much as $15 in self-employment taxes for every $100 deduction from taxable income.
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