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Should your company take a second look at telecommuting?
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 560
Abstract: Some companies have been slow to try their hands at telecommuting arrangements for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they fear the technology challenges, a drop in productivity or the diminished face time with workers. But, as budgets continue to tighten and credit remains, in many cases, difficult to obtain, the cost benefits of telecommuting beckon reconsideration. This article tells why.
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Choosing your retirement plan beneficiaries – 3 key questions to ask
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 946
Abstract: One often overlooked aspect of retirement planning is having a strategy for giving away one’s nest egg should one not be around to enjoy it. More simply put, everyone needs to choose his or her retirement plan beneficiaries. This article offers three key questions to ask when making this important choice.
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Don’t shrug off a business valuation – Appraisals can help during tough times
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 728
Abstract: During tough economic times, it’s understandable that many business owners look to cut any nonessential activities from their operations. And, assuming no specific circumstance warrants it, taking the time to assemble the financial documents and engage a qualified appraiser may not seem particularly essential. Yet, in truth, business valuations shouldn’t be shrugged off quite so quickly. As this article explains, when dark economic clouds threaten, an appraisal can provide just the information you need to find shelter from the storm.
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Delivering employee feedback: Accentuate the positive
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 285
Abstract: People often overlook or take for granted positive accomplishments and spend excess time dwelling on the negatives. In the workplace, this negative tendency can contribute to poor morale and costly workforce attrition. The next time you or your supervisors provide employees with feedback on areas for improvement, remember to balance that feedback with positive comments. This brief article shows you how.
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It’s more important than ever to start thinking about taxes early
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 676
Abstract: If you’re like most people, you don’t worry about tax planning in February or March. You wait until later in the year. But, to maximize your tax savings, you should begin planning earlier — especially this year. That’s because Congress enacted two significant pieces of legislation in the second half of 2008, both of which contain a variety of tax benefits and incentives. This article takes a look at some provisions worth a trip to your CPA.
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The ins and outs of valuing a privately held business
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 677
Abstract: You may think you have a fairly good idea of how much your company is worth. But formally appraising a privately held business goes far beyond guesswork. In fact, it’s a fairly complex process that involves using professionally accepted methods to arrive at a well-reasoned and defensible estimate of value. This article explains the three most commonly used methods for valuing a privately held business. A sidebar discusses how to increase your business’s worth through a “unique selling proposition.”
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The R&D tax credit – Are you overlooking this tax-saving tool?
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 471
Abstract: Among all the deductions and credits that Uncle Sam has to offer businesses, the research and development (R&D) tax credit is perhaps the most overlooked. This article explains how the credit works and why companies that have proven or attempted technological advances should claim the R&D credit. With Congress extending the credit under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, now’s the time to take advantage of it.
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Don’t underestimate the power of giving
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 964
Abstract: Starting in 2009, the annual gift tax exclusion has been increased to $13,000 per recipient to keep pace with inflation. In light of this increase, now’s a good time to review your gifting strategies. This article explains how a well-designed gifting program can help you slash your potential tax bill, even while the estate and gift tax rules remain in limbo.
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Practical Perspectives: Key financial issue for you and your family – Soon-to-be retirees still see wisdom in 529 plan
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 613
Abstract: In this issue’s “Practical Perspectives,” we meet Frank and Alice, a married couple who are a year or two away from retirement. One of the many goals they’d like to accomplish during their golden years is helping to fund their grandchild’s college education. In the last year or two, they’d read a couple of articles about 529 plans but weren’t sure whether these arrangements were still worthwhile. So they visited their financial advisor to discuss the matter.
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Give away your company (to save estate taxes)
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 601
Abstract: Many business owners count their companies among their most valuable assets. From this perspective, it might seem unfathomable to consider giving away business interests. But, to reduce the estate tax cost at death and enhance the business succession plan, business owners may want to do just that. This article explains why.
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Moneylines: News Briefs for Businesses and Individuals
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: This section offers four news briefs about: 1) the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), 2) the Social Security Administration’s new online calculator, 3) results of a recent survey indicating that executives expect a lengthy siege for obtaining easier financing and achieving strategic success, and 4) a recent report indicating that gas prices are affecting many workers’ daily commutes.
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What now? – Assessing your personal finances in good times or bad
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 747
Abstract: In economic times like these, many people reach a point where they’re so overwhelmed by all the uncertainty surrounding their finances that they ask, “What now?” Well, perhaps the worst thing to do is to start panicking and the best is to start planning. And even when times are better, reviewing one’s personal finances to make the most of any resurgence is a wise move. This article suggests some key areas to look at.
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You don’t need credit if you have the cash – The fundamentals of cash flow management
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 959
Abstract: Tight credit has left many businesses scrambling for ways to finance their operations in recent months. Perhaps the simplest solution to this problem is one that often gets lost in the shuffle: cash. If a company’s cash flow is strong, its need for financing may be much less, or at least less pressing. This article reviews some fundamental ways to keep those dollars flowing.
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Should your business own real estate too? Probably not
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 565
Abstract: Many business owners own not only typical business assets, but also the land on which the building and parking lot sit—and possibly other real estate as well. But there can be negative consequences when a business’s real estate is included in its general corporate assets. For example, your business could be liable for injuries suffered on the property or, vice versa, legal liabilities encountered by the corporation could affect your ownership of the property. By holding real estate in a separate entity, you’ll reap some tax advantages and be able to pursue more real estate ownership options without affecting your core business. This article takes a closer look.
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Leveraging charitable gifts with life insurance
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 804
Abstract: Using life insurance to make contributions to the charities of your choice can be a win-win for both parties. You make tax-advantaged gifts while paying on the “installment plan” with minimal impact on your estate, and the charities receive substantial gifts with a predictable value. This article explains the basic concepts behind such contributions and what you need to consider regarding the tax impact of the gift. A sidebar provides useful information on income limitations for charitable contribution deductions for public charities and private foundations.
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Expand your markets with barter
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 352
Abstract: Barter — the exchange of goods and services without an exchange of money — is big business. How big? Barter transactions generated over $10 billion in revenue in 2007, according to the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA). This brief article explains how the barter process works and how to find a trade exchange that may work for you.