The work necessary to understand and communicate the mission, vision, market, product & services, competitive advantage, organization, management, marketing, sales, and finances required to take a business from idea to execution
You know you need extra help around the office, but you may be unsure whether hiring an independent contractor makes sense. Are you starting your own business and need a freelancer or other professional to help get you off the ground? If your needs don’t require adding an employee, hiring an independent contractor can be
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Business owners looking to hire must first learn how to properly classify workers. In this article, we will discuss why it is important to classify correctly, how to minimize the risk of misclassification, and the differences between employees and independent contractors. After reading, you should have a good understanding of how to properly classify workers.
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Now is the time for you to build business credit. Begin by establishing your company’s credit history, one that is separate from your personal credit profile. In this article, we will discuss four structural components that are necessary when building your business credit. Having the right kind of business credit for your company is crucial
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Tax-Free and Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts should be part of your retirement strategy. We will discuss the characteristics of different investment vehicles and demonstrate the importance of tax-sheltered growth for retirement savings. Retirement Finance Fundamental Investment Vehicles Personally Established Accounts Are Available to All. You may not have yet established a company retirement plan as a
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We will debunk the myths that prevent business owners from having a retirement plan As small business owners ourselves, we understand juggling priorities, finite resources, and the desire to build wealth through business ownership. However, the top reasons for not having a retirement plan are based on faulty reasoning, false assumptions, and personal bias. Top
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Small business owners face a variety of retirement planning choices. So how will you select your retirement strategy? We will discuss retirement planning, consider portfolio diversification, and demonstrate the importance of tax-sheltered growth. “Hoping you will have enough money is not a retirement strategy. Doing nothing is not a strategy.” Personal Finance, Garman/Forgue Retirement Finance
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Why should you consider a company retirement plan? It can encourage you to save for the future while cutting your taxes right now! We’ll list reasons for and against offering a retirement plan, suggest two small business plans options, and demonstrate why NOT to use a savings account for your retirement fund. Top Reasons for
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This article will review how prepared U.S. workers and business owners are for retirement, and then explore how you can increase your retirement savings by $1M. Americans are Unprepared for Retirement The 20th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey of Workers found that many are at risk of not achieving a financially secure retirement. Here are some
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