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April 9, 2018 

The Disconnect Between Tax Professionals and Trusts

There is a major disconnect between tax accountants and trusts. Some people think that it is the best taxable situation for a client, and others think that all trusts protect assets, which couldn’t be further from the truth. The information that I am ...

Craig Smalley

 How the $15 Minimum Wage is Affecting Small Businesses

April 9, 2018 

How the $15 Minimum Wage is Affecting Small Businesses

Minimum wage is on the rise in the United States. While the federal government mandates a national minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, local and state governments have taken matters into their own hands; the city of Seattle was one of the first jurisdictions to set their minimum wage at $15 per hour.  [From LendEDU]...…

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April 5, 2018 

3 Ways To Build Better Teams & Kill A Toxic Culture

Such a negative atmosphere is fairly common in U.S. companies. A survey by The Creative Group showed nearly a third of executive-level employees said that a colleague had tried to make them look bad in a variety of ways. A study by the Harvard Business...

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April 5, 2018 

Small Business Owners Unsure of Tax Reform Benefits

Small business owners say they are optimistic about current and future business conditions but also are worried about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Job Act that was signed into law in late 2017. Capital One's latest Small Business Growth Index found ...