This article was published by the SBA. Use these strategies to grow sales and build customer loyalty this holiday season. With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday in November kicking off the holiday shopping season, now is a good time for small businesses to boost sales. This year, 60% of consumers plan to do half or …
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/U5lZBjWDR_c It may seem more difficult this year to think of what you're thankful for, but it's so important to try to be positive. This is your chance to take part in the "Gratitude Experiment!"
This article was published by the IRS. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans received or are currently receiving unemployment compensation, many of them for the first time. It's important for these individuals to know that unemployment compensation is taxable. People can have taxes withheld from this compensation now to help avoid owing taxes on …
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This article was published by the SBA. Borrowers may be eligible for loan forgiveness if the funds were used for eligible payroll costs, payments on business mortgage interest payments, rent, or utilities during either the 8- or 24-week period after disbursement. A borrower can apply for forgiveness once it has used all loan proceeds for …
https://www.youtube.com/embed/b51wvS-4g1w Customizing your sales forms helps you put your best foot forward whenever you communicate with your customers. Learn how to create sales forms that match your brand and choose what information customers can see on your forms.
This article was published by the IRS. Whether taxpayers are supporting natural disaster recovery, COVID-19 pandemic aid, or another cause that's personally meaningful to them, their charitable donations may be tax deductible. These deductions basically reduce the amount of their taxable income. Here's how the CARES Act changes deducting charitable contributions made in 2020: Previously, …
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This article was published by the SSA. Some of the terms and acronyms people use when they talk about Social Security can be a little confusing. We’re here to help you understand all you need to know. We strive to explain your benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal …
https://www.youtube.com/embed/i-PUByw-2lY In the current COVID-19 economic environment, some are choosing to (or are forced to) start their own small business. It's important to know what you're doing and what you might be in for before you dive in. Chelsea Fagan is a writer and the founder of The Financial Diet blog and the largest YouTube …
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This article was published by the IRS. Many businesses affected by COVID-19 qualify for tax relief though credits or deferrals. Here's a breakdown of which employers qualify for these new tax credits and the deferral of employment tax deposits and payments through December 31, 2020. Credits for paid sick and family leave Businesses and tax-exempt organizations that have less …
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This article was published by the SSA. You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and we usually require no documentation. We’ll process your application and contact you if we need more …
