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Preparing For Rising Business Costs In 2015

In the upcoming year, most businesses will face higher costs for shipping, insurance, health-care, and labor. The economy is expected to grow at a 3.1% rate versus 1.9% in 2013, which should offset some of these rising costs. What costs can you expect to rise the most in 2015? Read More.

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The Best Travel Apps For Business Travelers

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Business travel in the U.S. is expected to grow again in 2014 or up 6.6% to $289.9 billion globally as it did in 2013. This projection provided by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) should gain the attention of frequent business travelers as their employers may be sending them on more trips throughout the rest of 2014 and into 2015. Whether you love it or hate it, you should be should be using these great apps to help you manage your trip. Read More.

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All businesses go through employee turnover at one point or another. Employees either voluntarily quit, are laid off or fired, or tragically pass away. In all instances, the business is ultimately responsible for when and how each employee is paid for their time at the firm. Read More.

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Why You Need A Succession Plan For Your Business


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The fate of many small businesses often lies in the hands of only a small number of individuals. Despite this fact, many owners do not have a succession plan. This is also troubling given that recent census bureau data suggests that a third of small business owners are 55 or older and about a quarter are family-owned. How should you be thinking about succession planning for your business before it is too late? .
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Is Your Business Setting Prices Too Low?

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Companies that are not actively exploring, testing and implementing new prices for their products or services may have difficulty sustaining their business over the long-term. Specifically, businesses that price their products or services too low will have difficulty reaching profitability. Those that raise prices too high will struggle to achieve their customer growth goals set forth in their business model. Finding the right price requires constant evaluation. Read More.

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What Forms Do I Need To File To Hire Employees?


There are a whole host of administrative tasks that you will need to consider as you begin to hire employees. It varies by state, but we've provided a list of legal and tax requirements that you should start to think about to ensure compliance at the federal and state levels. Please note that there are payroll and professional employer organizations that can assist with these requirements. .
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Tips For Forming a Board of Directors For Your Business


Many companies need guidance and support from the board of directors in order to survive. It's up to the management team and specifically the CEO to come up with the best possible combination of directors to become part of the board. Yet, many CEOs, including Steve Jobs, failed to identify the most appropriate board members to govern. .
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Do You Have The Best 401K For Your Employees?

Retirement accounts are typically your employees’ most valuable financial asset, with the exception of their homes. Yet, employers don’t always select a 401(k) plan that provides the most value and has the lowest fees. The consequences can be devastating to your employees’ retirement accounts. Read More.

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Cash Flow Optimization To Purchase Capital Equipment


You're facing a common problem for businesses that need to invest in capital equipment to grow. You know your business will grow if you purchase additional equipment to meet demand, but you simply can't afford it because you don't have enough cash flow. Most businesses in this situation should explore these three options: 1) Optimize revenue opportunities, 2) Streamline costs and/or 3) Seek outside financing/capital. .
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How Can Small Business Owners Save On Health Insurance?

If you’re running a small business, you know how important it is to save money. One area that’s not so easy to conserve money in, however, is health insurance. There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act for small businesses, and even though the employer mandate has been delayed for a year, it’s a reality you’re eventually going to have to deal with. Here are five ways to cut healthcare costs at your business. Read More.

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