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How to Leverage Company Culture to Build a Successful Brand

Building a brand can transform your business into an enduring household name. But how do you build a brand when you are starting from scratch? One good place to start is developing a consistent company culture. Company culture can be leveraged to create a unique and memorable company identity. More than just a corporate buzzword, […]

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Entrepreneurial Anguish: The Cost of Doing Business

Building a business empire, enterprise, or even just a start-up has its price. The image of the confident and charismatic CEO often falls short of reality. Before, during and after public visibility often comes personal self-doubt, anxiety and mental anguish. Many business owners don’t readily divulge the distress they feel because they don’t perceive it […]

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How to Save Big Money on Your Taxes This Year – Part 3

Welcome back to the final article in our 3 part series on how you can save big money on this year’s taxes.  Just a little time and effort focused on strategically reducing your tax burden can pay big dividends. In part 1, we discussed the first step in saving big on taxes: Strategize with your […]

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How to Save Big Money on Your Taxes This Year – Part 2

Welcome back to our series on how you can save big money on your taxes this year. Just a little time and effort focused on strategically reducing your taxes can pay big dividends. Last week, we discussed the first step in saving big on taxes: strategize with your tax advisor at key points during the […]

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How to Save Big Money on Your Taxes This Year – Part 1

It’s time for our annual series again — How to Save Big Money on Your Taxes This year. We run this series every year at this time because now is the time for you to take action and strategize big savings. It can be shocking to realize that your biggest personal and business expense, bar […]

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What Happens to Your Business Facebook Page if You Die?

UPDATE: Since this was first written, Facebook has changed it’s process for creating Business Pages. An updated article on this topic can be found at “What Happens to Your Company’s Facebook Page When You Die?” If your business is on Facebook, you may wonder what happens to your Facebook page in the event of your […]

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Strategy Inside: Now is the Time to Plan to Reduce Your 2017 Tax Bill

While it’s only October or November when you are reading this, now is the time to plan to reduce your tax bill for 2017. By December, it’ll likely be too late. And by the time January comes around, you will have likely missed out on your best tax saving opportunities. So, how can you best […]

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Steps You Can Take Tomorrow to Become More Productive In Your Business

The daily grind can be a real challenge. It can be difficult to stay motivated at work and focused on the right things, particularly when financial times are hard or deadlines are compressed and the pull of social media can be so strong. Taking a step back and reorienting yourself regularly can help increase your […]

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Drone Use in Business: What’s Likely and Legal?

In June, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its operational rules for the commercial use of drones, also known as unmanned aircraft (UAS). These rules provide clarity for businesses who may be contemplating the use of drones for commercial purposes. Perhaps the most well-publicized intended use for drones came from Amazon, the online retail giant. […]

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Do We Really Have to Write It Down? Which Contracts Must Be in Writing?

Have you ever wondered which types of contracts must be in writing to make sure you get the benefit of your bargain? All of the U.S. states have some form of what is known as the “Statute of Frauds.” Under this law, or laws, some contracts must be in writing to be enforceable. The Statute […]

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Do You Have a Business Succession Plan In Place?

As a business owner, you’ve taken on a big responsibility to your family, your clients/customers, your team and your partners. Most businesses are not sufficiently liquid to keep the company going and the owner’s family thriving, in the event of death. But with the right plan in place, you can ensure the people you care […]

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