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What Benefits Can Social Media Bring To Your Business?

I spend a great deal of time working with businesses and trying to help them to achieve the success that they are looking for. One thing that always surprises me when I do spend time with companies, is how few of them have unlocked the potential of social media and the benefits which it can have on your business on the whole. If you too have not yet realized just what the power of social media can do for your business, and ultimately your bottom line, now is the time to learn and get yourself on social media as soon…

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Socking Away Savings For Your Roth IRA

The American dream follows a fairly predictable path. Four years of college, a good entry level job, steady promotions, partner, kids, a house in the suburbs and retirement to a sunny state. But the myth is very different from reality. They never tell you how much you have to work and how much luck plays into it. So you want to start saving into a Roth IRA very soon after college, in order to get the most benefits out of the retirement plan. The house owing part of the American dream, even after the mortgage meltdown of 2008, still makes…

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Here’s the Latest About UK Engineering Construction, Foreign Investment and Higher import prices

The UK’s economy is still stuck in limbo. While present conditions, and even experts outcry, portend nothing but a bleak future, hopes are still up that something might come out of the negotiations with the EU. It’s been more than a year since the outcome of the referendum sent shockwaves throughout the country – and the world. But the effects of Brexit continue to shadow various sectors of the economy. Foreign investment, engineering construction and import, are exemplary casualties of the EU divorce Saga. Projects have been delayed, foreign investors are holding back on burying their monies in an uncertain…

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What is it Like to Work under a Contractor?

Working for an established painting company is a great way to earn extra money. But it is not nearly as pleasant as you believe. Yes, some things will open your eyes to a brave new world, but take that as a learning experience and test your mettle. Speaking of which, following is a brief explanation of how contractors handle their employees. What Can You Expect to Learn? Most newcomers are attracted to work under a contractor because of the high holiday season. Unfortunately, they are in for a rude awakening because the contractor takes to hold off most of the…

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Reasons A Church Controlled Organization Needs A Tax ID

If a business were about to hire you, you would do a Tax ID lookup to check EIN status.  What if you were about to start a new job working for a church, though?  Church controlled organizations have a lot in common with secular businesses when it comes to tax laws.  Even church organizations that operate on a volunteer basis instead of hiring paid employees still need a Tax ID number. What Is an EIN, and Why Do Churches Need Them? An EIN is an employer identification number.  It is what the IRS uses to identify taxpayers that are not…

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