Bookkeeping Tips for Freelancers

By on May 15, 2013 in Freelance Bookkeeping

Freelancing is the new way to work for millions of Americans in today’s economy. Many are attracted to the freedom of working in the comfort of their own home. Freelance workers typically are subcontractors performing various tasks for one or more clients, often electronically with the ability to transmit their work to clients via email [...]

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How Small Business Owners Can Avoid an IRS Audit

By on May 10, 2013 in IRS, IRS Audit

If there is a fear business owners have over most others, it is an audit from Uncle Sam. Small businesses are highly susceptible to an IRS audit because of the extensive itemization of the returns they typically file. To avoid an IRS audit, a business needs to structure their tax paying and filing activity in [...]

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Customer Loyalty Rewards Your Bottom Line

By on May 7, 2013 in Customer Loyalty

Customer loyalty programs have been around for several decades, and today, airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and most retailers have one. Many business owners wonder just how valuable a rewards program is. Consider these findings from The Center for Retail Management at Northwestern University: Only about 12% to 15% of consumers are loyal to one [...]

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