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Hello, Website Visitor. Here are your articles for June 18, 2008.
Flex Time Used to Balance Decreased Benefits

 
It's a balancing act all too familiar to many employers today. How do you retain employees when you must decrease monetary benefits to continue to make a profit? According to a recently released study, incorporating flex time into your workplace benefits helps to retain employees.

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IT INSIGHTS - How to work Smarter with IT

  
Your company depends upon the success of its information technology infrastructure.  Everyone needs to do their part. 

To do yours, you should follow these security tips from Ken Saxe, Senior Technical Consultant with Stambaugh Ness Business Solutions.



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What is Opening Balance Equity, and Who Put it There?

You have installed QuickBooks, used it for a few months, and just sent your first batch of reports to the accountant. Your accountant screams, "What is THIS? I've never heard of an account called Opening Balance Equity!" Accountants across the country are singing this song.

Click to find out how to clear up the mystery AND the balance in Opening Balance Equity.

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How Best to Set Owner Salaries

You want your shareholder-employees to make as much money as possible for the hard work they put into the company. But the IRS has a keen interest in salaries that are too high. They must be "reasonable" or you could face an expensive tax bill.

Click Full Article for guidance on avoiding IRS scrutiny when deciding on compensation.



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SBA offers Online Contract Training at No Charge

 
An instructional, self-directed "Guide to Winning Federal Contracts" is available online at no charge. The course is made available through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Full Article has the link for more information.



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Reference on Unemployment Compensation Now Available

 
The PA Chamber's Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Guide 2007/2008 Edition is the most comprehensive resource available.

Ordering information is given in the Full Article.



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In today's economy, you might be reluctant to invest in new equipment or vehicles. But a tax law passed earlier this year makes 2008 a good time for many businesses to add or replace assets...and let Uncle Sam help pay for them. The Economic Stimulus Act included changes that allow faster depreciation write-offs. However, the rules are complex and it's important to understand the consequences before making purc
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The World Wide Web has brought a proliferation of advertising space that's showing quantum growth. But the federal rules governing Internet advertising aren't always crystal clear. Here is some advice to help your company comply with FTC "disclosure" regulations when you sell online.
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You want to make your company's products and services as appealing as possible when advertising them. But be careful. There are expensive penalties when businesses go too far. Click "Full Article" for more information
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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stepping down
marketwatch.com - Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:32:58 GMT

Cummins reopening Ind. plant, while another closes
wtopnews.com - Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:32:17 GMT

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
japanherald.com - Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:29:12 GMT

Apple Warns Some iPhones May Have Heat Issues
npr.org - Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:26:21 GMT

Bargains by the Beach
washingtonpost.com - Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:25:20 GMT


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