Now that the end of the year is in sight, take another look at your delinquent accounts. The last thing you want to do is pay tax on revenue your business earned but can't collect. If you meet the requirements, you might be able to write off bad debts on your tax return this year. Click Full Article for details.

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If you don't show up at the office tomorrow, who will open the doors? Do you have a successor you trust, groomed and ready to step in? In a family business, a blood relative is important, but it doesn't guarantee that the person will nurture your company and care for customers the way you do. Don't leave the future of your business to chance. Click Full Article for some help with this key decision.

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Many businesses hire independent contractors. If your company is one of them, make sure to comply with tax and benefit laws. A recent federal court decision and a California Supreme Court ruling are the latest setbacks facing FedEx Corporation's use of independent contractors as drivers. Take a look at details of the cases, along with some ways to help safeguard your business from government agencies arguing that independent contractors should be classified as employees.
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In the event of an IRS audit or questions about your organization's tax return, you need to have documentation to back up reported amounts of income and expenses. Otherwise, you could risk losing your tax-exempt status. Click "Full Article" for a list of the documents to keep and how long to hold on to them.
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When times get tough, tough companies try to keep their staffs intact. It might seem at first glance that laying off employees is a good way to cut costs. But before you make that assumption, take a look at these eight strategies for cutting costs and building a stronger company without losing staff.
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Contracts require precision and clarity, and the more complex the deal, the greater the chance of ambiguity that could lead to a legal dispute. Click "Full Article" for some basic tips about drafting binding agreements and some common special provisions you may want to include.

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