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Steven Feinberg, CPA The Dreaded Consequences of Falling Behind on the Books

There are many essential components to successfully running a small business, but the backbone of it all is proper bookkeeping and implementing a thorough accounting system. Not adhering to necessary record keeping protocol alone can bring a small business to its knees and not maintaining an effective accounting system can…

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Added by Steven Feinberg, CPA on February 10, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Amy Campbell NH Employment Law Blog for Business Launches

New Hampshire employment attorney Beth Deragon, of Concord law firm Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, has launched an employment law blog aimed at New Hampshire businesses. NH Employment Law Blog for Business address issues of specific interest to New Hampshire employers.

"Smaller employers have to wear many hats,…

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Added by Amy Campbell on February 8, 2012 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Dale Squires Decorative Block Manufacturers Offers Free Seminars for New England Landscapers

Decorative Block Manufacturers Offers Free Seminars for New England Landscapers  

Submitted by Dale Squires, Belknap Landscape Company

 

While many of our Members work in natural stone, some homeowners and commercial landscapers prefer the controlled lines provided by manufactured stone. Applications include retaining walls, steps, walkways and even driveways due to the immense durability.  Many…

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Added by Dale Squires on February 2, 2012 at 12:35pm — No Comments

Steven Feinberg, CPA How can I take a tax deduction for the food I eat?

Everybody would love the opportunity to take a tax deduction for the food they eat, but unfortunately there are only a few instances that actually allow it.

If you are an employee, and you have lunch every day at the company cafeteria or local eatery, you're generally out of luck, unless your food is eaten as part of your employer's business (i.e.…

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Added by Steven Feinberg, CPA on February 2, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Bill Ryan The 6 Biggest Blunders of Job Applicants

With an uptick in hiring expected this year the combination of those trying to get back into the workforce and those currently hired but wanting new positions will mean that hiring competitiveness is likely to remain high. But not every job seeker apparently knows how to compete. Common complaints can be heard from company interview teams, HR personnel, and recruiters about what job applicant behaviors lead to rejection. If your goal is to make a potential employer say, "You're hired!", then…

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Added by Bill Ryan on January 30, 2012 at 9:54am — No Comments

Amy Campbell Are you a plan sponsor for your company's 401(k) plan? Important information for you...

ERISA Fee Disclosure Regulations You Need To Know...

If you are an HR professional or senior level executive responsible for fiduciary oversight of an employer-sponsored defined contribution retirement plan, including 401(k) and 403(b), then you will want to visit this website. I recently assisted my client, Eldridge Investment Advisors, with getting the content from their …

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Added by Amy Campbell on January 26, 2012 at 4:15pm — No Comments

Jason Harvey Stress Management for Family Caregivers

Managing stress is all about taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. Stress management also involves changing the stressful situation when possible, changing reactions to the situation when it cannot be changed, taking care of your health, and making time for rest and relaxation.

While peaceful meditation, exercising and enjoyable activities are great outlets for stress relief, the greatest protection against…

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Added by Jason Harvey on January 25, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Jason Alexander A Logical Approach to Resume Writing

If you do enough research and lend attention to enough advise (solicited or unsolicited) about resume writing you may find your head spinning enough to twist right off your shoulders. Due to no apparent lack of articles about resume writing tips, my intention is to get people thinking logically about writing their resumes through a few brief tips. Breathe deeply and read on…

 

What is the correct length of a resume?

This one is easy. The correct length…

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Added by Jason Alexander on January 24, 2012 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Frann Haykin “A Twee Recollection of a Festive Season Past”

Christmas is the one day in the year that life in Fairy-land seems to be at least partly perceptible… even acceptable. To varying degrees, it even appears to be adopted, immersed in, and somewhat inhabited by what we assume to be a mundane public!

On the days preceding that much fretted-over event, one may…

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Added by Frann Haykin on January 19, 2012 at 10:59pm — No Comments

Catherine B. Blake Onward, Indeed!

Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul

Onward, by Howard Schultz  …

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Added by Catherine B. Blake on January 19, 2012 at 6:16pm — No Comments

Jason Harvey The Need for Respite: Recognizing Caregiver Stress and the Effects of Overload

Family caregivers often find themselves running in emergency mode, and eventually the mind and body pay the price. Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems. In fact, raised stress levels can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, and can speed up the aging process.

Take this quick quiz to determine if you are in control of stress or if stress is controlling you:

 When I feel agitated, do I know…

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Added by Jason Harvey on January 18, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Steven Feinberg, CPA New Hampshire small businesses and reasonable compensation - The new rules

New Hampshire businesses need to start thinking about documenting what is 'reasonable compensation' to the owners or partners if they are operating as a sole proprietor or partnership.

As an indirect result of New Hampshire introducing and ultimately repealing the so-called LLC tax several years ago, New Hampshire has now enacted new rules giving more guidance over what…

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Added by Steven Feinberg, CPA on January 17, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Bill Ryan How to Deal With 3 Sticky Interview Questions

The good news is that you've been called in for an interview! But wait just a minute, the bad news is that you've been called in for an interview! The long-awaited interview can be your ticket to a new and better job, but it can also be an anxiety producer that keeps you up nights worrying. You are going to be called on to perform at a high level by people who may determine the course of your career and therefore you future. There's no easy way to say it, this a critical chance to show them…

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Added by Bill Ryan on January 16, 2012 at 9:08am — No Comments

Jason Harvey What is Respite Care?

Respite care may be the answer you have been looking for to get the rest and relaxation that you need from the daily caregiving grind. HELPGUIDE.org explains that respite care provides time off for family members who care for someone who is ill, injured or frail. Respite care can take place in an adult day center, the home of the care recipient, a residential setting such as an assisted living facility or nursing home, or even a vacation setting.

Effective, sustainable caregiving…

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Added by Jason Harvey on January 11, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Debra LeClair New Year's Resolutions Gone by the Wayside? Consider the Alternatives

Setting goals and working towards them is very ingrained in our culture—however if you find that the thought of setting a new years resolution just isn’t inspiring much less motivating you, it may be a good time to consider an alternative or two.

Alternative One

Sometimes its not so much about bringing about a change, which tends to be an inherent part of  new years’ resolutions, but to simply place focus on what is already feeling right and working well…

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Added by Debra LeClair on January 9, 2012 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Paul Donehue Nothing Happens Until Somebody Sells Something!

"Nothing happens until somebody sells something, said "Red" Motley.

Often referred to as the greatest salesman ever born, Arthur H. (Red) Motley was a onetime Fuller Brush salesman who went on to become one of the nation's most highly-regarded sales trainers and motivational speakers.

He served as chairman of the marketing division of President Eisenhower's Conference on Small…

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Added by Paul Donehue on January 9, 2012 at 10:43am — No Comments

Steven Feinberg, CPA Tax Deductions that small businesses often mess up on

 According to National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), here are a few tax deductions that small business owners often make mistakes with:
  • Mileage: Be sure you’re deducting trips to meet with clients, run work-related errands and attend meetings and networking events, particularly with personal vehicles. You will need to…
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Added by Steven Feinberg, CPA on January 9, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Steven Feinberg, CPA Making the right pricing decisions for your New Hampshire small business

Are you making the right pricing decisions for your business? In business, making pricing decisions is always tough - and even more so when the economy is slow and sales are slipping. It’s tempting to cut prices hoping to generate higher sales volume. But sometimes that just produces lower margins on a low…

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Added by Steven Feinberg, CPA on January 5, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Jason Harvey How to Be an Effective Family Caregiver

To be an effective caregiver, you must first care for yourself. If you reduce your burdens and keep a healthy balance for yourself, you will be in a better position to care for your loved one.

In addition to respite care for those much needed breaks, join a caregiver support group in your area to be able to share your thoughts, feelings and information with others in similar circumstances. Explore community resources such as adult daycare centers, in-home respite care and meal…

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Added by Jason Harvey on January 4, 2012 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Bill Ryan Enhancing Your LinkedIn Profile

Establishing a solid LinkedIn profile is the first step to managing your overall professional online profile. If you are in the market for a new job it's helpful to know that recruiters are all over LinkedIn looking for talent. Not being present at all on LinkedIn is a big mistake in today's technical and connected world. But almost as bad as not showing up is having a mediocre or shoddy profile. It screams lack of professional effort. So to make the most of your LI profile building time…

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Added by Bill Ryan on January 2, 2012 at 9:58am — No Comments

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