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Tax Tips – Take advantage of the 0% tax rate
November / December 2023
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: These brief tips explore the value of taking advantage of the 0% capital gains tax rate; explain that qualified businesses can still claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit; and detail the option of requesting a corporate tax refund.
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Embrace construction technology to sharpen your competitive edge
November / December 2023
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: One 2023 survey found that construction is viewed as “the least technologically proficient” industry in the United States. Well, that’s no good. On the bright side, there’s still plenty that contractors can do about it. This article discusses various ways that construction businesses can embrace tech to operate more competitively and attract younger workers.
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Dictionary finishes third in patent claim construction
June / July 2023
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: Dictionaries have their place, but when it comes to interpreting the meaning of patent terms, that place generally isn’t first. This article reviews a case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in which it laid out just when the dictionary may play a role in such “claim construction.” Grace Instrument Indus., LLC v. Chandler Instruments Co., LLC, No. 21-2370 (Fed. Cir. Jan. 12, 2023).
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Is it time to hire a construction technologist?
November / December 2022
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: Construction is all about bricks, lumber and usually a bulldozer or two, right? Not entirely. Technology now plays a huge role in how contractors operate. So much so that some companies are adding a management-level position called a construction technologist. This article explores the purpose of the job, as well as the potential advantages and risks of hiring someone to fill it.
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Hello and welcome! Decreasing your no-show rate
Summer 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: Every medical practice has its share of “no-shows,” when a patient misses an appointment without canceling in advance. No-show rates can range from 15% to as much as 30%, and the costs can add up. This article offers seven tips medical practices can use to reduce the number of no-shows. It points out that while missed appointments are a fact of life for any practice, it’s possible to diminish their impact on scheduling and find ways to decrease how often they occur.
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It could be a win-win – Boost morale, save taxes with achievement awards
Year End 2021
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: Many small businesses have been struggling with morale during the COVID-19 pandemic. They might be able to boost their employees’ spirits with a relatively low-cost fringe benefit: an achievement awards program. This article discusses the tax implications of such a program and the importance of determining whether it is nonqualified or qualified.
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7 11th-hour tax strategies for individuals
Year End 2020
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: There’s still time for individuals to cut their 2020 tax bills. This article offers seven last-minute tax strategies to consider at the end of this tumultuous year, including donating to charity, using capital losses to offset capital gains and adjusting income tax withholding. The article notes that more tax strategies may be available, depending on the taxpayer’s specific circumstances.
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Weak damages evidence can mean nominal damages
January / February 2020
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: A start-up company lost out on a jury’s $4.35 million lost profits award in a breach of contract action after a federal court found its expert’s “yardstick” analysis faulty. This article explains what happened, why the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a $1 damages award and how the case may apply to other clients who rely on financial experts to quantify economic damages.
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Is bridge financing right for you?
January / February 2020
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: Bridge loans can supply short-term financing before developers and investors cement long-term financing. Their popularity surged during and in the wake of the Great Recession — and that popularity has yet to retreat. For those considering obtaining a bridge loan as part of a new deal or a refinancing, or for on-site improvements, this article discusses the potential pros and cons.
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Investing in your business still a powerful year-end tax planning strategy
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: One of the best strategies for business owners attempting to reduce their tax burden continues to be investing in business assets that will provide large depreciation-related deductions. In fact, as this article points out, such investments could provide larger deductions in 2018 than in 2017, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In addition to discussing the potential benefits of bonus depreciation, the article explains how qualifying for Section 179 expensing might be a strategy also worth investigating.
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Online and on-site shopping – Integrate the two for the best customer experience
March / April 2018
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: Not surprisingly, most car buyers today begin their shopping experience online. They use the Internet to find vehicles listed for sale, research pricing, compare different models and locate a convenient dealership — which makes careful integration of dealerships’ online and on-site sales activities critical. This article highlights recent findings of a study on car buying. And it discusses how to seamlessly integrate online and on-site shopping and provide potential buyers with a variety of ways to interact with the dealership.
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5 tips for developing banking relationships with CFOs
Year End 2017
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: CFOs are often the decision makers when it comes to picking lenders, accountants and other financial service providers. It’s important for lenders to stand out from the crowd and build connections with CFOs. This brief article offers five tips to help lenders connect with leaders in finance. It notes that CFOs who benefit from their connections with a lender likely will want to do business with the lender’s bank in the future.
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The Contractor’s Corner – When will the robots take over our jobsites?
Fall 2017
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: This issue’s “Contractor’s Corner” answers a query about when every construction company owner’s life will be made simple by robots taking over jobsites. The serious truth is that robotics are having a significant impact on the industry. This article explores some of the specific ways this is taking place.
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Construction Success Story – Contractor learns to like maintaining his online rep
September / October 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a residential contractor who has a minimal, and minimally maintained, online presence. After a disgruntled former client posts negative remarks on his Facebook page, the contractor realizes that he needs to step up his Internet marketing game. To get started, he works with his CPA on some commonsense ways to handle the situation without breaking the bank.
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News for Nonprofits – Nonprofits running deficits
June / July 2017
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” highlights an Urban Institute report revealing both good news and worrisome news about the finances of the nonprofit sector; a “do-it-yourself” fundraising website that’s reporting success in recent campaigns; and efforts in state courts and legislatures to make nonprofits pay property taxes.
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529 plans to the rescue
June / July 2016
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: By the time babies born in 2016 turn 18, the cost of their college educations may top $200,000. That’s if they attend an in-state, four-year public university and the $20,000 the College Board estimates they’d pay today for tuition, room, and board rises at an average of 5% annually. One tool parents can use to save for these costs is a 529 plan. This article describes the advantages of these plans — flexibility is a key one — as well as their downside.