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How to discuss employee behavior problems

Managers are often paralyzed when faced with an employee with a behavioral quirk that is disrupting the workplace. Behavioral problems may negatively affect a person’s relationships with co-workers -– and possibly with customers –- and could ultimately hurt productivity.

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Tips for saving money at the gas pump

As the price of gas is rising again, remember that small steps can mean big savings at the pumps. Using less gas means buying less gas. Making small changes to your driving habits could mean less frequent trips to the pumps. Try these tips for minimizing your gas usage.

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Let employees know your fraud policies

Should you let employees know when fraud prevention tactics are put in place? The simple answer is a resounding “yes.” Think of your fraud prevention policies like a patrol car policing your neighborhood. Officers don’t patrol because they are hoping to catch criminals in the act. They patrol so that their presence will deter crime.

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Remember tax breaks for volunteering

Whatever the need, medical professionals volunteer their time and talents with unquestionable generosity. And they certainly are not motivated by tax breaks. Most volunteers probably never think that they are entitled to deduct the expenses they incur in helping a charitable organization.

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Jobs will open as Baby Boomers retire

Based on statistics, at least 83 million Baby Boomers will begin retiring in the next three to five years. While many are delaying retirement as their savings have diminished in the current economy, millions will be retiring soon. This is predicted to have serious consequences in the labor force, leaving businesses with fewer people to fill positions than they have positions available.

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Businesses also benefit from new law

Most of the press coverage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - officially named the American Recovery and Investment Act - focused on individual taxpayers. But, several key provisions of the new law bestow tax benefits on businesses, particularly smaller businesses. Businesses purchasing equipment, vehicles and other business assets may claim an almost immediate tax write-off for the cost. If you need to purchase additional assets of almost any type for your construction business, there is no better time than now.

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Do you have a conflict of interest policy?

It may not be the most exciting reading in the world, but a conflict of interest policy is a good management practice and it can protect your agency from a slew of problems later.

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How a business plan can help your law firm

Your law firm is not just a convenient place for you to practice your profession –- it is a business that provides opportunity, financial wealth and satisfaction to you and your employees. Learn how a business plan can help you reach your business goals.

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Tax planning tip of the week

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What’s new from the IRS?

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What’s new from the courts?

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What’s new from Congress

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It Bears Repeating

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TAX LAUGHS

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Mid-Year Tax Planning for 2008

Now is an excellent time to consider steps you might take to reduce your taxes for the current year.

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