Are you chomping at the bit for your stimulus payment? Economic stimulus payments will be issued according to the last two-digits of the main filer's Social Security number. People who use direct deposit also will be among the first to receive the payments starting May 2. Paper checks will be put in the mail starting May 16. Here's the schedule.

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When times are good, it's easy to ignore symptoms of waste and inefficiency with the rationale that focusing on growth opportunities will result in greater value creation for the business. In periods of slow growth or economic decline, organizations often refocus their efforts inward to ensure they are fully capable of responding efficiently and effectively to new market opportunities when they are created or when they arise.

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Finances can be tricky to understand and get control of, especially for those just entering the work force. Please share these tips with the young professionals in your business and family.

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Every year, we receive questions regarding whether a filing requirement exists for a client's welfare benefit plan. A welfare benefit plan is any plan, fund or program that is established or maintained by an employer for the purpose of providing benefits for participants. Common employee benefits include items such as medical, disability, unemployment, life, vision, dental and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. Much of the filing requirement confusion is the result of the IRS suspending its filing requirements for fringe benefit plans. A fringe benefit plan (an IRS term) can also be a welfare benefit plan (a Department of Labor term).

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A liquidity crunch can send your company into a downward spiral and make it ripe for a takeover, as Bear Stearns recently discovered. One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is to maintain a solid liquidity position. Here are 10 ways to improve your company's cash supply, as well as come up with contingency plans to help get through difficult times.
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Business owners often receive generous discounts when valuing company stock for gift tax purposes. Here's how one couple transferred shares of their business to family members at a 40 percent discount.
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For a robust bottom line, teach all staff members in your company how and why customers make purchases. The better your employees work with customers, the brighter your profit picture will be. Click "Full Article" for four key areas to include in a training program.
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A centuries-old marketing technique can give new life to your sales with little effort or cost. Take a shot at "viral marketing" and watch your business explode. Here are the major symptoms of a good viral campaign.
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