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Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties
Making Your Money Last Wondering how to find foreclosed homes for sale for your next residence or to flip for a profit? These websites will guide you to foreclosures and real estate owned properties to buy.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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What Can Small Business Owners Learn From Amazon?
Small businesses’ concerns aside, Amazon’s business principles — a focus on customer service, relationship building and use of data — are great examples for small companies to follow.
By John Winner, CEO • Published
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Selling Your Business? Beware of Potential Blind Spots
Finding a suitable buyer isn’t easy, so unveiling the trouble spots in your plans as early as possible can help make your business more attractive to potential buyers and ease your own transition.
By Justin Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA • Published
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Ethical Issues Can Play a Part in Family Business Succession Plans
A small-business owner seeks insight on how to reconcile ethical issues in the law business with the religious beliefs of his planned successors, who are also his sons.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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7 Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits for the Self-Employed
Tax Breaks If you've recently gone into business for yourself, don't miss these tax breaks for the self-employed.
By Kevin McCormally • Last updated
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3 Mistakes Business Owners Can't Afford to Make When Planning Their Exit Strategy
Getting an early start on laying the groundwork for your exit is imperative. Empowering others to make decisions and delegating responsibilities also play key roles.
By Christopher C. Giambrone, CFP®, AIF® • Published
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Don’t Poke the Bear! How to Respond to Angry Customers
Arguing, doubling down and refusing to negotiate could make matters worse, so it’s best to aim for a win-win solution. And if that doesn’t work…
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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W-4 Form: Extra Withholding, Exemptions, and Other Things Workers Need to Know
W-4 form Starting a new job? Want to boost your tax refund? Don't want to make estimated tax payments? Then you ought to get familiar with IRS Form W-4.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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Life Insurance Strategies to Consider When You Own a Family Business
Not only can life insurance replace lost income, but it can help with estate taxes and provide a sense of fairness for family members who don’t participate in the business.
By Howard Sharfman • Published