2009
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Say what? Subcontractor’s lawsuit turns on verbal change orders
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 919
Abstract: Verbal change orders are commonplace on many construction projects and courts will enforce them — even in the face of a “written changes only” clause in the contract. But when one party tries to abuse the law’s tolerance for verbal approval of changes, a court may strictly enforce the “written changes only” provision. Such was the circumstance in a recent Michigan case.
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DEALER DIGEST – EESA gives dealers a marketing tool
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: Featured in this issue is news about the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), which gives dealers a new marketing tool for selling vehicles; predictions on 2009 health care costs; and information on how to spot “actively disengaged” employees at your dealership.
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Take it to HEART – Federal law boosts employee benefits of reservists
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 576
Abstract: Dealerships with employees in the military reserves must follow some new rules of engagement. The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (HEART), signed by the president in June 2008, gives breaks on a number of employee benefits to men and women called to active military duty.
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Internal controls – How to detect and deter employee fraud
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1117
Abstract: Internal controls have always been important for dealerships. They help protect you from losing money to mistakes, faulty procedures or theft, and an evaluation of their effectiveness is now a big part of the audit process. And in these difficult economic times, internal controls are more important than ever.
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3 ways to beat the cash flow blues
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 744
Abstract: A dropoff in sales volume. Lower profit margins. Tighter credit for both customers and auto dealerships. Circumstances such as these can easily lead to a cash flow problem. Fortunately, there are ways to beat the cash flow blues, and this article gives you three of them.
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Construction Success Story – Contractor shocked into action by corporate identity theft
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 351
Abstract: In this issue’s “Construction Success Story,” we meet an ambitious contractor who, through hard work and a considerable amount of foresight, kept his construction company’s head above water in a tough market during the past year. He was quite proud of this accomplishment and thought all was well until one day, while surfing the Internet, he came across a Web page with his company’s name and logo. Problem was, it wasn’t the Web site he’d set up — and it contained all the wrong contact information.
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Are you ready for 5D modeling? High-tech estimating software looks promising
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 634
Abstract: Margins are typically razor thin in the construction industry, and it’s important that estimators and project managers have every possible advantage. The newest generation of design technology, 5D, may be the advantage they need to keep jobs in the black. This article takes a closer look at this promising new kind of software.
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LEED changes increase complexity of going green
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 504
Abstract: In an effort to eliminate backlogs and comply with ISO standards, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has revised its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program. As a result, contractors looking to “go green” with their projects will face a substantially larger number of reviewing organizations and a more complex point system to qualify for certification. This article covers some of the many specifics.
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EVM: Taking the mystery out of job costing
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 507
Abstract: Most contractors likely have a spending plan going into every job, and they probably track every dollar spent once work is underway. Yet, despite these efforts, measuring the true progress of the job may remain a mystery. This article looks at a solution to this particular whodunit: earned value management (EVM).
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Add muscle to your bottom line with benchmarking
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 931
Abstract: To maintain a competitive edge, it’s critical for a contractor to know where he or she stands financially. One way to do so is by benchmarking. Under this process, a construction company owner selects metrics, or “benchmarks,” to measure his or her construction company’s performance against its own past performance or against other, similar construction businesses. This article explores the details and benefits of this helpful activity.
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Tax Tips – Government incentives for business growth – 1099s – Municipal bonds
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 474
Abstract: News items briefly discussed are government incentives for business growth, the new law requiring processors of credit card transactions to file 1099s reporting a merchant’s annual gross payment card receipts, and municipal bonds.
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Succession story – Estate planning for family business owners
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1132
Abstract: Many families invest a lot of time, energy and resources into building successful businesses but pay little attention to how their companies will make the transition from one generation to the next. According to a 2008 study by Campden Research, Protecting the Family Fortune, a majority of affluent family business owners “are not implementing succession plans, don’t have asset protection strategies and are not updating estate plans, leaving their professional and personal interests vulnerable.” Failure to address succession is risky: According to the study, only 15% of family businesses survive past the second generation. To improve your odds and protect your family’s wealth, review this article for strategies to ensure your succession is successful and the tax impact is minimized.
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The home sale exclusion may be more limited than you think
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 620
Abstract: The capital gains tax exclusion for home sales may be the best-known provision in the tax code. But it’s also widely misunderstood. Many people assume they can sell their homes tax-free, but that’s not always the case. And a recent tax law change further limits the exclusion for certain sellers. This article looks at the eligibility requirements for the home sale exclusion so that homeowners don’t receive an unpleasant tax surprise when they go to sell their homes.
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Ensuring your business structure is the right one
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1133
Abstract: Selecting the right business structure — either C corporation, S corporation, limited liability company (LLC), partnership or sole proprietorship — for your business is a complex decision that requires you to consider a number of interrelated tax, liability and administrative factors. There’s no one right answer because it depends entirely on your circumstances, which may change over time. That’s why it’s essential to periodically review your business structure. This article focuses on some of the factors that will affect whether you keep your current structure or, if needed, elect a new one.
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Contractor’s Toolbox – New law gets to the HEART of military service
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 471
Abstract: Last summer, in an effort to give military veterans some financial relief, the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax (HEART) Act of 2008 was signed into law. If your construction company employs workers active in the military, this is an article you shouldn’t ignore. That’s because you may need to make some changes to your accounting procedures as well as your benefits programs for employees who perform qualified military service.
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Protecting data on mobile communication devices
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 348
Abstract: Your employees probably rely on mobile communication devices to keep them in touch and in control. And whether they’re going across town or across the country, they’re taking critical information with them. If a worker leaves a laptop in a cab or a BlackBerry® at a restaurant, you may be losing more than a piece of equipment. In the wrong hands, such communication devices could be the equivalent to the keys to your company vault. This brief article discusses how to protect that valuable information.