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Health care act: The time to start planning is now
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1010
Abstract: Some of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s key requirements for businesses take effect in 2014, so it’s a good idea to start planning now. This article explains what is required of employers, depending on whether they qualify as large or small firms, what their mix of full-time, part-time and seasonal employees might be, and the wages they earn. It also discusses tax credits and penalties, while a sidebar shows how to calculate a “full-time equivalent employee” for purposes of the act.
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Dealership financing – It’s hard, but not impossible, to uncover
March / April 2010
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1010
Abstract: The auto industry may show signs of recovery, but financing isn’t expected to return to normal anytime soon. And funding a floor plan, other operations and future capital expenditures is likely to remain a challenge. But there are steps dealers can take to convince lenders they’re a worthy risk. It’s important for a dealership to sit down with their accountant and develop a presentation that will help convince the lender of their creditworthiness. If the primary lender is unmoved, there are four additional sources of funding that might be available. A sidebar to this article lists eight questions to ask a lender about loan terms.
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Where did the CFO go? How companies can ensure a smooth transition
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1010
Abstract: When one of your borrowers loses its CFO, the right hand of most business owners and CEOs, both financial information flow and business operations often suffer. Losing a CFO equates with uncertainty. To avoid a knockout, the borrower needs a transition plan so it can quickly get back in the ring.
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Should you donate real estate to charity?
April / May 2008
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1010
Abstract: The real estate “bubble” may have burst, but many landowners continue to hold property that has appreciated significantly in value. One option for tax efficiently divesting such real estate is to donate it to charity. But there are several tax traps for the unwary. This article explains the obstacles and how to sidestep them.