Posts Tagged ‘investments’

Reducing Marketing Costs While Gaining Exposure

For many business owners it can be a difficult exercise to identify the most effective marketing strategies that gains exposure while minimizing the required investment. (more…)

Don’t Overlook Deductions For Charitable Work

Many taxpayers give much more than just cash to their favorite charity. Many also provide their time, travel, meals, and other “out of pocket” expenses in order to assist the charity in doing good work. And while you can’t take a charitable deduction for your time, you are allowed to deduct other expenses incurred in support of a charity, such as vet bills for your local humane society, or wood and nails for a “habitat” charity. (more…)

Make Your Company A Good Place To Work

Studies have consistently shown that employee compensation, although important, is not the primary factor that makes workers stay at a company. It’s not all about the money. In fact, some firms that provide stellar compensation packages suffer high turnover, low morale, and dwindling market share. (more…)

Managing Your Sales Leads

The measure of the successful pursuit of a lead is based on whether the lead, in time, turns into a sale. The key to this transition lies in both speed and perseverance. A systematic organization and management of these leads can also help secure their progress through the stages of prospect to hot lead to profitable sale. (more…)

New Business: IRS Announces Business Mileage Rate For 2012

The IRS recently announced that the mileage rate for business driving in 2012 will be 55.5ยข a mile. The rate can be used for cars, vans, pickups, and panel trucks. (more…)

Answer Four Questions Before Refinancing A Mortgage

“Interest rates hit historic lows!” “Refinance Now!” “No-cost refinancing!” These advertisements urge consumers to capitalize on mortgage interest rates that have declined significantly over the past two decades. (more…)

Keys To Getting A Small Business Loan

Before a start-up company can begin producing revenue, it often needs an infusion of cash that exceeds owner contributions. Even long-established firms sometimes must borrow to purchase inventory, buy real estate, expand operations, meet payroll, or keep the lights on. When business owners turn to banks and other financial institutions for help, some are offered loans; others walk away empty handed. (more…)

Get Wireless, Stay Wireless

What does it actually mean to be wireless? 3G/4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, Hot Spot, USB – these are all different ways of staying wireless and connected on your smartphone or laptop computer. (more…)

Tax-Cutting Time Is Running Out

Want to lower your 2011 tax bill? The time for action is running out, so consider these tax-savers now. (more…)