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Hi, Ann. Here are your Articles for March 19, 2008.
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Five Mistakes to Avoid During a Downturn

Companies make mistakes all the time. However, in an economic downturn, avoiding the big ones is crucial. Small business owners tend to react to bad news impulsively, but they should take the long view and pace themselves. To get funded, stay funded, or just simply stretch your cash, you'll need to avoid the following common mistakes. If you've made them already, it's time to course-correct, meaning spot mistakes and take action to fix them. Right away.



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IRS Releases Fiscal Year 2007 Enforcement and Services Results

The IRS recently released the audit enforcement figures for 2007. One figure of particular interest; one out of 11 individuals with an income of $1 million or more faced an audit in 2007. Roll the dice ladies and gentlemen – your odds of having an audit are over three times greater than rolling snake eyes.



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7-day Safe Harbor for Depositing Participant Contributions

The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a safe harbor deadline for an employer to deposit participant contributions withheld from his/her compensation or payments received from a participant in a retirement or welfare plan.



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IRS Offers Free Filing to Nonfilers

The Internal Revenue Service has opened its IRS Free File program to individuals who do not normally file tax returns so they can receive economic stimulus payments.



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While economists continue to debate whether or not we are in a recession, one thing is clear: Business owners and executives are worried about the future. Every week, there is more bad news. Gas prices are soaring and home values are falling. Retail sales fell last month while unemployment rose. So what can your company do to weather the storm? Here are seven ways to help survive and even take advantage of an economic slump.
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It's dollars and sense:
Your company spends money to attract customers who then spend. But what is the true worth of each new customer? Click "Full Article" to learn the formulas that let you know whether your ad money is going to good use.
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These days, it's not uncommon
for businesses to take out advertising comparing their products and services with those of their competitors. It's also not uncommon for competitors to sue, claiming the ads are untrue or violate their trademarks. Here are the stories of two companies who successfully fought these types of lawsuits.
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Coca-Cola Q3 Profit Jumps 14 Percent, Tops Estimates
AllHeadlineNews.com - Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:34:02 GMT

Recovery a year away, Fed's Kohn says
marketwatch.com - Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:27:53 GMT

Xilinx profit falls 9 pct, declares dividend
stltoday.com - Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:25:18 GMT

Most of Monday's Gain Is Erased
nytimes.com - Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:22:56 GMT

'Clean Trucks' Supporters Lobby Commission
labusinessjournal.com - Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:20:38 GMT



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