Friday 5 for the Week of March 17, 2014

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[Video] Finding Customers

The first step in the search for your next customer involves understanding who your ideal customer is. Look to understand their pains and their problems, then make sure you understand exactly how your solution will meet their needs—then you’ll be able to find the right customers… Read more

Consultant’s Corner: IRS Schedule C Audit

Question: I have just received my first notice from the IRS indicating that there will be a Schedule C Audit. What should I expect?

The IRS should have provided you with an Information Document Request that will tell you specifically what they want to review in this first meeting. Review this document request with your accountant… Read more

Job Interview Questions You Should Ask

Job interview questions should help you to get to know the candidate and how they will fit in with your company. There are many strategies you can use when coming up with job interview questions that will help you to find the right person for the position. Here are a few… Read more

Consultant’s Corner: Establishing a SEP Plan

Question: What is required when establishing a SEP Plan?

A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Plan, also referred to as a SEP-IRA, is one of the easiest small business retirement plans to set up and maintain… Read more

10 Tax Planning Tips

As a small business owner, you can’t afford to leave money on the table. Here are 10 tax planning tips to help you make the most of the money you have… Read more

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