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  Why is a budget Important Are you running your business without a budget?  If so, what are you doing to manage and control cash flow?  A well defined budget is an excellent tool for the financial planning and control of a business.  Planning aspect Nearly every business activity has a cost.  A ...
12/08/2009
  With a large deficit the government will be looking for ways to collect additional taxes and penalties.  The due date for 1099s was changed in 2008 to February 15th.  The minimum amount hasn’t changed, 1099 filing requirements If you company has paid any individuals or businesses more than $600...
12/06/2009
Jeremy tells us why labeling images is so important for better google rankings.  Jeremy often has excellant articles for getting more out of blogging and SEO.Last week I did a simple test on an old post that I wrote titled: My 4th of July Festivities in Myrtle Beach, SC. What are you doing?!? In ...
12/06/2009
  Seattle will once again be hosting the Christmas ship cruises of the Seattle Waterfront.  Cruises will be offered from December 1st thru December 23rd.  Special discount tickets are available on some cruises from December 2nd thru December 16th.  There will be Christmas music, bonfires on shore...
12/04/2009
  You may want to review your employee vs. contractor relationships   There has been growing concern over the years that some businesses are inappropriately classifying employees and independent contractors.  This is a concern to government for several reasons.    Some businesses fail to send out...
12/04/2009
  While Exploring Active Rain – I Found a Great Resource   Today I discovered a great group designed to answer all questions related to Active Rain.  I have been exploring the Active Rain for several months now and just stumbled upon this group.  Currently there are 227 posts packed with useful i...
12/03/2009
  Lesley Burton is our resident mold expert and she shares some amazing facts about mold.  I was reading several posts and this post caught my eye.  Add mold, lots of water and time then watch your wooden home disappear.   See Lesley's profile: http://activerain.com/missmold     There truly is a ...
12/02/2009
  Two articles recently caught my eye.  The first was an article by the Washington Post dated November 25th titled “2.8% drop in lending is largest since 1984.”  Apparently U.S. banks reduced their lending by 2.8% in the third quarter of this year this represents a reduction of 210 Billion dollar...
12/02/2009
  Property management or Do-it-Yourself Landlord   There are arguments that can be made for either approach to real estate you lease out.  If you own property in multiple states then property management is a must.  If you own real estate near your home then it is less clear which choice may work ...
11/29/2009
  Happy Thanksgiving Day to Active Rain and Friends   This year, I’m very thankful to have been a part of the Active Rain community.  I am thankful for many members that share lessons, experiences and knowledge.  I am also thankful for the opportunity to learn how to more effectively share what I...
11/26/2009
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