Finances

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    If you’re in charge of the finances, you know that every dollar counts and every expense must be accounted for, but with dozens or even hundreds of expense reports to keep track of in addition to the regular bills, balancing the books can be a bit daunting. Don’t worry, take advantage of our time-saving tricks and foolproof hacks to simplifying your business’ finances.

    Tips for Filing Taxes Before Doing a Return
    January 12, 2021

    Tips for Filing Taxes Before Doing a Return

    by Krista Wolfe in Lifestyle
    With a basic understanding of terms and some tips for filing taxes, you can join those who find filing a return a simple matter. Or, you may decide that hiring a professional is the best option for you. Either way, these…
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    5 Steps to Prepare for Tax Season
    December 15, 2020

    5 Steps to Prepare for Tax Season

    by Krista Wolfe in Lifestyle
    People may find preparing for tax season stressful. However, a little early planning and organizing can take most of the pain out of the process. These five steps will simplify preparations whether filing a personal return or one for a…
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    What to Consider When Buying a New Car
    November 3, 2020

    What to Consider When Buying a New Car

    by Krista Wolfe in Lifestyle
    Deciding to buy a new car comes down to more than just the price tag, and whether it suits budget concerns. Investing in a new car is exciting, but the buying process can be intimidating. Check out these tips to…
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    How Much Money You Should Realistically Have in Your Emergency Savings
    June 19, 2020

    How Much Money You Should Realistically Have in Your Emergency Savings

    by Krista Wolfe in Office Tips
    Maintaining an adequate emergency savings account to keep your business going Emergency savings set aside funds for use in the case of a financial dilemma or in the event of a devastating loss or slow period in sales. Part of…
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    how to avoid problems paying vendors
    January 21, 2019

    How to avoid problems when paying vendors

    by Sheila Shanker in Tutorials
    Businesses of all sizes need to pay their bills on a regular basis to maintain a good reputation in the marketplace and stay afloat. A small business needs to be savvy in paying bills, even with a computerized system. You…
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    use my car for work what type of car insurance
    January 9, 2019

    What type of insurance should I have if I have to use my car for work?

    by Wendi Pembridge in Workplace Culture
    Many people use their personal car for work purposes, and they get reimbursed mileage and wear and tear. However, many employees do not realize that when they drive their car for work, (especially when they have other people in their…
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    How to ensure your financial stability during recession
    December 17, 2018

    How to ensure your financial stability during a recession

    by Suzanne Driscoll in Lifestyle
    It would be a shock if you unexpectedly lost your job or your hours were cut due to a recession or economic downturn. The solution to avoiding a surprise hit to your finances can be found in the old expression…
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    How to use your American Express gift card online
    December 5, 2018

    How to use your American Express gift card for online shopping

    by Lara Mulawka in Tutorials
    American Express Gift Cards are pre-paid cards that can be used for in-store and online shopping almost immediately after their purchase. In the past, to use your American Express Gift Card online, you had to follow a registration process to…
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    When’s the right time to ask for a raise?
    November 5, 2018

    When’s the right time to ask for a raise?

    by Krista Wolfe in Career Advice
    Many people don't ask for a raise because it makes them feel awkward and uncomfortable. However, as a conscientious and motivated worker who is consistently making budget and/or meeting deadlines, it's important to get recognition for dedication and work done…
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    Office expenses vs. supplies: What’s the difference?
    September 7, 2018

    Office expenses vs. supplies: What’s the difference?

    by Abby Quillen in Office Tips
    As far as the IRS is concerned, office supplies are the tangible items you use and regularly replenish to conduct business in your office, including pens, paper, and printer toner. Office expenses, on the other hand, are items and services…
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    how to expense reimbursement form
    July 30, 2018

    How to use expense reimbursement forms in your office

    by Steve Milano in Office Tips
    Miscommunications regarding employee expense reimbursements can cause problems for small businesses in more ways than one. Not properly setting guidelines for employee expenditures can lead to blown budgets and hard feelings when staff members aren't paid what they feel is…
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    Using the cash envelope budget system to help manage your money
    July 26, 2018

    Using the cash envelope budget system to help manage your money

    by Jothibasu Bandaru in Lifestyle
    According to Nasdaq, the U.S. average combined debt -- mortgage, auto, personal loans, and miscellaneous debt -- is just under $140,000 per household. Many experts recommend that families avoid the use of credit cards, and the envelope budget system, coined by…
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    leasing extra business space
    July 23, 2018

    8 steps for leasing your extra business space

    by Steve Milano in Office Tips
    If you've got extra office, warehouse, parking or other business space you're not using, you might be able to get others to pay for it. Take time to do a little research and you might find you can decrease your…
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    renegotiate small business services
    April 20, 2018

    How to renegotiate small business services

    by Steve Milano in Tutorials
    Small companies often get comfortable with their vendors, allowing service providers to raise rates or avoid improving their offerings for many years. For example, once a company has an insurance policy, ISP, utility provider, printer, copy machine lease or other…
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    how to decide how to give
    April 13, 2018

    Asked to donate at work: How to decide how to give

    by Callie Sharkey in Office Tips
    Every year, many of us are bombarded with fundraising pitches or donation campaigns from coworkers, friends and social media. While we all want to be a part of the greater good, the requests for support can be overwhelming. Here are…
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    Why mindful spending is better than budgeting
    April 4, 2018

    Why mindful spending is better than budgeting

    by Carter Kilmann in Tutorials
    Financial stress can follow us everywhere. As much as we try to avoid it, that stress can seep into our work-life and disrupt our productivity. In order to reduce financial stress, we must proactively fight it with efficient money management.…
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    Voluntary benefits program
    March 12, 2018

    How to create a voluntary benefits program for your company

    by Steve Milano in Tutorials
    Office managers who work at businesses that don't provide many benefits (or none at all), can help their company and their coworkers by helping start a voluntary benefits plan. Voluntary benefits are those that aren't offered directly by the employer,…
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    Secret Santa gift under $50
    December 4, 2017

    6 Great Secret Santa gifts for under $50

    by Elizabeth Woodard in Tutorials
    "This gift is a reflection of how much you value our working relationship and if you screw this up it'll be a really, really, really awkward year. This is what I'm pretty sure all my coworkers think during Secret Santa.…
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    Recipes for the employee break room
    October 24, 2017

    Ten deliciously delightful recipes you can whip up in your employee break room!

    by Sharda Johnson in Tutorials
    You don’t only feel hungry at lunchtime do you? You crave snacks or small bites during your work day and wish it came without such a sinful amount of calories. Plus, it all eventually adds up and makes a dent…
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    outsource to increase profits
    October 3, 2017

    How to outsource and increase your profits

    by Sharda Johnson in Tutorials
    Under the pressure of today’s global market, a successful business operates on the lowest possible cost while never compromising the quality of its products or services. Outsourcing is a move by management to delegate some of their business functions to…
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