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Are there any plans that are HSA compatible and also Obamacare compatible?

Apr 29, 2014 By Bill Wortman

Some of the bronze level plans available through the federal and state (where available) health insurance marketplaces or exchanges qualify as HSA compatible HDHPs; however, we recommend that you work with a local qualified health insurance agent or broker to help you locate an HSA compatible HDHP…

Filed Under: Risk

How do I get a Dun & Bradstreet number for my new greeting card business?

Mar 31, 2014 By Bill Wortman

Just like with other types of products, there is significant competition for shelf space at retailers to display greeting cards – gift shops, grocery stores, drug stores, department stores, etc. Also, the approved supplier and purchasing processes vary based on the size and type of retailer – independent, franchise, national chain, etc.

Filed Under: Starting a Business

Can employers still reimburse employees for individual health plans under ACA as they could in prior years?

Mar 24, 2014 By Rick Gossett

Beginning in 2014, employers can no longer reimburse employees for their substantiated premiums for individual health insurance coverage on a tax-favored basis under a benefit plan meeting the requirements of IRC Section 106 and Revenue Ruling 61-146.

Filed Under: Tax & Accounting

What factors are involved in outsourcing overseas when it comes to tax and accounting?

Mar 19, 2014 By Rick Gossett

Amounts paid to IT developers or other business service providers in foreign countries are qualified business expenses. Also, if a foreign worker, or firm, does not physically conduct any business activities in the U.S., then you generally would not have U.S. income tax withholding or payroll cost implications.

Filed Under: Tax & Accounting

How can I sell one of my restaurants as a franchise?

Mar 14, 2014 By Bill Wortman

If you are planning to sell more franchises, then franchising your restaurant concept will be a consideration. However, if you are not planning to expand your restaurant business beyond the two current locations, then a form of partnership or other business structure may be a consideration with your lawyer rather than establishing a franchise system.

Filed Under: Legal

What CRM software should we use to help us track our relationships with current clients and prospects?

Mar 11, 2014 By Ed Fox

We have reviewed the capabilities of the Salesforce CRM product and compared those to your stated needs as per your question.  This product should certainly meet the needs of your business. We have provided below the various Salesforce pricing and edition options for their CRM software solution as well as a review board for the Salesforce CRM products.

Filed Under: Marketing

Which Point-of-Sale systems should I purchase for my small operation?

Mar 7, 2014 By Rick Gossett

Many companies offer retail POS systems or software that read bar code; however, accounting and inventory control applications must be integrated or linked with any POS system or software, which affects your POS system or software solutions. Also, your accounting and inventory needs and budget will impact the type of POS system you select.

Filed Under: Sales

Can we dock employees pay for poor work quality?

Mar 3, 2014 By Bill Wortman

As a general rule, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, prohibits docking the pay of employees (nonexempt or exempt) for poor quality work or work resulting in rework.  Nonexempt employees are employees who are subject to the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements and are typically paid on an hourly basis.

Filed Under: Human Resources

What would be the best payment arrangement to a project manager to assure they are working and not billing us for being on the job and not there?

Feb 25, 2014 By Rick Gossett

It is common for construction companies to require project managers and other employees to submit a form of weekly timesheet in order to accurately track labor time, costs, and profitability of each project.

Filed Under: Technology

I am looking at buying a franchise-based business, what are the major concerns to look for with owning a franchise company?

Feb 21, 2014 By Bill Wortman

Due to the risk and work involved in starting a new business, many new entrepreneurs choose franchising as an alternative to starting a new, independent business from scratch. Also, surveys show that the success rate of franchised businesses is much higher than for businesses started from scratch.

Filed Under: Starting a Business

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