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Wrong. 30 Times Over.
While on holiday in New Zealand ... I got to thinking. As time goes by, "one" (me) tends to complexify one's approach to almost everything. The innocence (and clarity) of "days gone by" is blurred. I know that I am "guilty as charged." (By me.) And I think most of the other "gurus" (horrid term, but it's become part of the biz language) have also gotten away from reality. Hence, I began taking notes for a book-like "thing" that is not, in fact, a book. I titled it:
Home Based Business - Meeting the Legal Requirements
Obviously you wouldn't want your business to face any legal problems during your business career. Therefore, it is imperative for you to learn all of the regulations associated with your business. You will need to spend few dollars to make certain that every law and regulation is strictly followed. You should also consider

Factoring Can Provide Funds for Businesses in a Cash Flow Crunch
The process of factoring, or selling off accounts receivables, can be a valuable lifeline when companies hit a cash flow crunch. Find the right partner by seeking out a funding firm that deals with exactly your specifications. How does factoring work and what should you ask before getting involved?
Putting Business Communications On A Diet, and Media Training That Calls On Your Writing Skills
Business communications that forge a link between brevity and clarity are a crucial aspect of writing skills and communication training. It takes more effort to get to the point and support it in succinct fashion, but the payoff is business writing that honors the busy reader. Also, you can take advantage of media training and learn to be your own public relations agent -- at little or no expense. Just keep in mind that local newspapers need local news, and that could be you.

Winning Business from Client Requests for Proposals (RFP)s.
Government agencies usually issue RFPs for significant projects, and increasingly, so do public and private companies. The deadlines put pressure on your organization which surfaces issues and challenges that can be counter productive if not effectively managed. Here are some that frequently occur, with some tips to manage them.
Call Management Software
Call management software, often referred to as call accounting software, can help businesses allocate costs, track phone calls, and improve employee productivity.
Increase Sales by Getting Strangers Coming to You
When you were little weren’t you told, “Don’t talk to strangers?” Of course you were. The adults around you told you this to protect you from harm.

Are Employment Policies or Handbooks Really Necessary?
Among my clients and many other businesses the question often arises: Do we need written employment policies or employee handbooks or manuals? The following is what I usually advise and why.
When to Use a Press Release
The most cost effective and efficient ways to communicate with the general public is through newspapers, magazines, radio and television. How will the media receive the information so it can be published? They receive Press Releases from individuals, companies, non-profits and government agencies.
How public safety professionals are shooting themselves in the foot
“Things will continue to be normal” mantra is a charade that must stop. Decision-makers and the public need to be educated about the trade-offs that result from allocating fewer resources than required to maintain service levels.
Wanted: Courageous Leaders
There are two critical success factors required to enable decision-makers to devise an effective process for allocating their organizations’ scarce resources in ways that will allow them to re-group successfully.
Public Sector Pensions: Why “Fixing the Problem” IS the Problem
Dramatic increases in public sector pension liabilities at a time when state and local governments have seen their revenues shrink drastically have resulted in an explosive backlash against public sector unions and the workers they represent.
OFCCP and EEOC Compliance
Compliance with government agencies & regulations is not what you would prefer to focus your time and company resources on. But, non-compliance and failure to report accordingly can be more costly than you might imagine, as a review of recent fines and settlements shows. It is also resource draining to receive notice of an audit or review and realize that your organization has not been effectively keeping up with records of applicants relative to minority or veteran status, and the hires for these various groups, including the reasons for the hires.

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Small Business Regulatory Enforecement Act (SBREFA)
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) was passed in 1996 to make federal agencies more responsive and offer small businesses a tool to hold their government more accountable. For specific information, contact 1-888-REG-FAIR; review the Act.

Winning Business from Client Requests for Proposals (RFP)s.
Government agencies usually issue RFPs for significant projects, and increasingly, so do public and private companies. The deadlines put pressure on your organization which surfaces issues and challenges that can be counter productive if not effectively managed. Here are some that frequently occur, with some tips to manage them.
When to Use a Press Release
The most cost effective and efficient ways to communicate with the general public is through newspapers, magazines, radio and television. How will the media receive the information so it can be published? They receive Press Releases from individuals, companies, non-profits and government agencies.
Government Business Grants in Canada. Are They a Myth?
Bureaucrats are famous or infamous depending upon your perspective, for lacking knowledge of what goes on outside of their own departments/agencies. Often they are not aware of the programs of another division within their own departments. Many government programs provide funding that is non - repayable but are not called grants. Some government departments finance third party sectoral or community based organizations to administer funding on their behalf. All of thes reasons may lead one to believe there are no grants available. Guess again.

Small Business Start Up Capital
You can source start up capital for small business through banks, government agencies, friends and family and loans against home or insurance policy.
Keeping Business Tax Records
The period of time a business must keep records and the types of records required varies according to the statutory requirements of the particular government or agency involved. The five main federal agencies are: Internal Revenue Service, US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Immigration and Naturalization, Social Security Administration, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition, there may be selective state agencies that have their own particular requirements. However, the tendency is such that the federal agencies usually have more stringent requirements, so we will focus on them.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ATTRACT INCREASED SCRUTINY
Government agencies, running record deficits, look to companies' use of independent contractors as a source for increasing revenues. Business sees independent contractors as providing much needed staffing flexibility. Taxing agencies consider independent contractors as tax cheats and force business owners to become enforcers of government tax policy. This article explores the criteria businesses need to follow to avoid a finding that your independent contractors are actually employees resulting in assessments for past taxes, penalties, and interest.
Safeguard Business Data - Value Advantage of Integrating Logical Access on an Employee ID Badge
Many large corporations and government agencies have found the cost savings, security and employee convenience very compelling to integrate logical access into the employee badge. However, the two biggest barriers in getting small to medium size businesses, clinics and agencies to follow suit have been: Awareness and Cost.

Investors: Jump on the “Green” Bandwagon
There are a variety of rebates, tax incentives and credits for those who rehab their investment properties in this manner. While it is usually more expensive to purchase “green” materials, in the long run it will be cheaper because of the many government programs designed to attract environmentally friendly projects. In my opinion, if you don’t mind dealing with the pace of government agencies, you can effectively profit from such an approach.
8 Obstacles to Public Sector Success
In my experience, public sector agencies and government entities (i.e., cities, counties, states) face eight common obstacles to their success.
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