Tax-Advantaged Qualified Small Business StockAccording to Public Law Number 117-154 (06/23/2022), the U.S. Tax Code is 6,871 pages. When you add the federal tax regulations and official tax guidance, the number of pages increases to approximately 75,000. Some very helpful tax breaks can get lost in the shuffle! One of the lesser known tax provisions […]
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A recent Cengage Group survey reported that 41% of respondents would prefer to get a certificate that would instantly qualify them for an in-demand job rather than obtain a college degree. These people are excellent candidates for “new-collar worker” positions. What is a new-collar worker? According to Indeed, new-collar jobs are associated with industries where
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How would you define an engaged workforce? You might say it’s an environment where everyone involved feels valued and supported. Workplace engagement is a crucial aspect of business success. In fact, it’s so imperative that employee engagement has been shown to affect metrics like productivity, retention, and customer service. However, unfortunately, recent statistics indicate that
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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning virtually all noncompete agreements. It was scheduled to take effect 120 days after publication in the Federal Register, which pointed to an effective date sometime around the end of August. But before that happened, a Federal court struck down the rule, leaving
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Artificial intelligence isn’t going anywhere. While that is unsettling for some people to hear, others understand that AI is influencing — and will continue to affect — everyday life, and the future of the job market is one of the most anticipated challenges imposed by AI. What does the future of AI look like?According to
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Do you want to help your new employees have a positive experience, setting them up for long-term success? Onboarding is a comprehensive process that can last up to 12 months. How it’s handled is crucial to ensuring high retention. In addition to sharing the job requirements and describing team dynamics, you can help new hires
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The decision to retire is not an easy one, and there are many important considerations to take into account, including financial security. Additionally, your emotional and mental health are key factors to be carefully looked at. For most people, this decision starts to take shape as we get closer to our 65th birthday.The transition to
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According to the National Association of Background Screeners, 95% of U.S. employers use background checks when hiring employees. Background checks cannot look at medical history or genetic information, but they are legal for assessing a person’s work history, education, criminal record, financial history or social media use. However, employers must comply with certain legal requirements
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It’s not easy to decide to step down from your position leading a company. But when the time is right and the decision must be made, how do you choose who should lead your business into the future? Here are eight tips to guide the transition:It is essential to have a vision for the future.
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While it is possible — and sometimes desirable — to use a business loan to start a business, you can also use your house for the seed money. Two options are a home equity line of credit or a home equity loan: A HELOC is a debt secured by your home. It is similar to
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