Recently, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that impacts area small businesses. The new law will raise the minimum wage to $15/hour over a period of time. Among the many viewpoints surrounding this ordinance is the discussion regarding indepently owned franchises versus locally owned independent businesses. Under the Seattle ordinance, locally owned independent franchises are ...
Avoiding PayPal™ Disputes
Knowing the best ways to effectively reply to a PayPal™ conflict is very important, yet preventing them entirely is a much better choice, don't you agree? Fortunately, in the majority of situations, it's easy to avoid disagreements by simply adhering to a few straightforward guidelines. Terms and Conditions Every site must clearly present the terms of its usage. These terms ...
How alcohol ruined a fraud trial and cost someone their job
Photo: Luigi de Guzman Did you know that about 30 percent of American adults have abused alcohol or suffered from alcoholism at some point in their lives? A 2007 study further showed that only 24% of alcoholics reported getting treatment. Obviously, this is a serious matter for business owners and organizations when you stop and think ...
The Fourth of July: A Grand Day for Patriotism and Celebration
Today is the Fourth of July. Although we're a young country in comparison to other nations, our contributions have been significant to mankind. Oh, we're not perfect, but we are a generous nation and a hardworking people. As I was thinking of what to write about on the occasion of my country's 238th birthday, I came across the ...
5 Small Business IRS Reports “Musts”
As we all know the federal government plays a key role in the life of any small business. Along with IRS forms, there certain items must be reported to avoid costly penalities. This article describes these five items: Workplace Injuries Cash Transactions Retirement Plans Hiring Workers Foreign Accounts Read more at: Tell It to Uncle Sam: 5 Small Business IRS Reports ...
Motivational Tips For Running a Business From Home
Did you know that every 11 seconds a home-based business is launched? This is great news for our small business economy. But once the initial excitement of starting a new business wears off , these budding entrepreneurs may face some motiviational challenges. This article gives some tips on how to prevent and overcome some of ...
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