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| Economic Peace of Mind |
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 To all the friends and customers of Stevens Pierce and Associates, CPAs!
I was recently asked a question. "Should I take my Social Security at age 62 or wait until full retirement?"
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Ruth S. Pierce CPA CVA
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What Will Happen To Your Family Owned Business?
History tells us that less than one-third of family owned companies will make it to a second generation. Statistics show that there are more than 15 million family businesses in the United States, ranging from giants like Wrigley and Marriott to the local hardware store.
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| What the New Bailout Law Means to You and Your Business |
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 After a turbulent week, Congress finally passed the "bailout" bill on Friday and President Bush quickly signed it into law. In addition to providing assistance to troubled financial institutions, the new law contains numerous tax provisions estimated at being worth more than $150 billion. Here is a quick rundown of some of the tax benefits, as well as a depreciation strategy that some businesses might be able to take advantage of under a law passed earlier this year.
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| Trading Products or Services Rather Than Cash? |
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Do you have vendors that are also your customers? Are you trading balances rather than cash? Make sure to properly record the details in QuickBooks and in your financials!
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| Let the Other Guy Talk |
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One measure of a successful sales call: How long did you let the prospective customer talk and how well you listen? Asking the right questions can provide what you need to close the sale. Click "Full Article" to learn how to find the information you need.
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| Stay on Top of Press Coverage |
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Never miss another newspaper or magazine article about your company or industry again. Hire a clipping service and you can stay up to date on major developments that affect your business and on what the press is saying about you. Click "Full Article" for a list of services and what they offer.
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