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November 24, 2021 

New Unemployment Claims Drop to Pre-Pandemic Levels

In the week ending November 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 199,000, a decrease of 71,000 from the previous week's revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since November 15, 1969 when it was ...

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November 24, 2021 

Retailers Expect Surge in Thanksgiving Weekend Sales: Up to 10% Growth

Nearly 2 million more people than last year are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year even as consumers have continued the trend of starting their holiday shopping earlier in the year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “We’re expecting...…

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November 23, 2021 

Checklist for End-of-Year Activities with Clients

As we march toward the end of another challenging year, the question remains if we are prepared for a glitch-free wrap of the business year. Along with tax and accounting, there are some tax, compliance, legal, information technology (IT), and ...

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November 19, 2021 

In 2022 Workers Will Define the Future of Work

To accelerate performance, employers will need to focus on those individual strengths and provide opportunities for employees to develop new skills or embark on a new career trajectory with more opportunity for growth. Additionally, employers will ...

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November 18, 2021 

How to be Proactive vs. Reactionary as a Tax Pro

Clients look to their tax pros for expert advice. To showcase your proactive mindset, start sharing your expertise about broader topics and investments in their business you believe are the best for your clients in the long run.

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November 17, 2021 

How to Create a Lead-Generating YouTube Channel

If your firm isn’t leveraging a YouTube channel for its brand, you may be missing out. According to HubSpot, in 2021, “84% of video marketers say video has been effective for generating leads.” Benefits of YouTube for B2B Marketing When your video channel is optimized—meaning with keyword-focused titles and descriptions—you can reach a wider audience...…

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November 17, 2021 

Study Finds More Jobs than Jobless in 42 States

A record number of job openings and fewer workers to fill them have left 42 states with more available jobs than people looking for work, according to a Stateline analysis of federal statistics from August, the latest available.

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November 17, 2021 

Survey Shows Small Businesses Want Paid Family Leave Enacted

Studies have found paid family leave benefits families, employees and businesses. Women with access to leave are more likely to return to work, which allows companies to hang on to existing workers and save on the costs of replacing them in a tight ...