Small Business

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February 8, 2018 

The Basics of Entity Structuring

When structuring an entity for a client, it is important to know a few basic things. The legalities (if you don’t know ask an attorney), and the taxation of said entity. As far as the legalities, in my state of Florida, a single member limited ...

 Office Workers Perform Better with Natural Light

February 2, 2018 

Office Workers Perform Better with Natural Light

According to a new study conducted a professor in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell, workers in daylit office environments reported an 84 percent drop in symptoms of eyestrain, headaches and blurred vision symptoms, which ...

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February 1, 2018 

2018 Valentine’s Day Spending May Reach $20 Billion

Total spending is expected to reach $19.6 billion, up from $18.2 billion last year. The numbers are the second-highest in the survey’s 15-year history, topped only by the record $146.84 and $19.7 billion seen in 2016.

 Pending Home Sales Increased in December

February 1, 2018 

Pending Home Sales Increased in December

Pending home sales were up slightly in December for the third consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. In 2018, existing-home sales and price growth are forecast to moderate, primarily because of the new tax law's expected...

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January 31, 2018 

Cybersecurity Survey Shows Half of Businesses Totally Unprepared

This year, CohnReznick LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting, tax, and advisory firms, conducted a global survey with Nexia International to assess the current state of cyber preparedness. More than 350 companies from around the world provided ...

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January 29, 2018 

Intuit Unveils New Mini Documentary Featuring Linda Perry

With this film, Intuit QuickBooks will give the small businesses and self-employed a voice outside of the recording studio. The film will not only celebrate veteran singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Linda Perry, but the millions of other small ...

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January 29, 2018 

Consumers Expected to Spend $15.3 Billion During 2018 Super Bowl

Of the 76 percent of those surveyed who plan to watch the game, 82 percent say they will purchase food and beverages — up slightly from 80 percent last year — and the highest in the survey’s history. Another 11 percent will buy team apparel or ...

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January 26, 2018 

What are B-Corporations and L3C’s?

A B-Corporation, is short for a Benefit Corporation. These B Corps, are for-profit companies that have been certified by the non-profit B Lab. Some big companies like Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, Etsy, and others, have taken the plunge and become B-Corps.

Craig Smalley

Airport security

January 24, 2018 

App Shows Airport Security Waiting Times in Real-Time

The guessing game may be over, thanks to a new feature in the popular travel app TripIt Pro. The new feature works similar to traffic apps, letting users how long it they can expect the wait to be at their airport's security lines.