Any businesses, whether in Africa or not, needs investment supports to give their ventures a longer life. Aside from a business strategic planning, financial sustainability is also one of the most important element of a business. Although there is only a small chance that one will end up bankrupt, let us just be open that the small possibility can really happen. Having something somewhere to run to would at least ease your worries and prevent...more
A basic requirement for an Internet marketer (unless one opts for one of those 'free' websites on offer on the Net) is a Website; and two fundamental questions related to it at the outset are whether to take on the designing of your website yourself or hire a firm for the purpose. Both options have certain advantages (and disadvantages) but experience has shown that for most people (including people who have some knowledge of website design and...more
In November 2009, the IRS launched a new National Research Program Initiative (the Initiative): an industry wide detailed random audit of employment taxes for 6,000 businesses over the course of the next three years. The purpose of the Initiative is two fold: (1) assess systemic employment tax compliance; and (2) collect assessments from delinquent employers. With tax revenues dwindling from the recession, the U.S. Treasury Department is stepping up efforts to close the tax gap the difference between overall tax liabilities and taxes paid to the IRS. Auditing employment taxes is seen by the IRS as a crucial means of closing the tax gap. For tax year 2001 for example, the gross tax gap was estimated by the IRS at around $345 billion, with underreporting of employment taxes accounting for around 17% of the tax gap. The IRS will audit businesses to ensure that Federal withholding taxes are deducted and paid over to the government from employees wages for Social Security and Medicare as well as Federal Unemployment taxes. An employer found to be in noncompliance could face stiff civil penalties and interest on unpaid taxes. These penalties could have a particularly severe...more
Author: Peter CarlsonThere are more than 105 million of them in the United States. Worldwide, there could be at least 250 million of them. Them, according to statistics from the Nielsen/Net Ratings service, is the number of active Web surfers. 250 million in the whole world? The figure is more than the populations of Canada, Australia, Great...more
Energy production is expensive, and a heavy investment is required to build the plants necessary to turn fossil fuels into energy, such as coal plants. It is also expensive to manufacture plants that turn natural resources into energy, such as river dams and wind generators. However, thanks to the help of a recent joint venture of both U.S. and...more
Author: Matt Couch Why is it important for owners of small businesses to get out of debt trouble as early as possible? Big firms and institutions often get all the publicity and credit for powering the economy. However, the role of small businesses cannot be ignored. It is only when such owners get back on track will the economy really come out of recession. There are many favorable debt relief options available for those who run such businesses. The onus is say upon you to find the best settlement programs. With the intervention of the Federal government in the form of stimulus funds and lenient settlement offers provided by lenders, you have no excuse left to still remain in debt. There are some points to be considered when searching for good settlement programs. The first and most important point is to deal with reputed organizations only. It is easy to fall for tall claims made by settlement programs. However, you should be realistic when comparing different programs. Do not opt for one which makes unrealistically high claims without having anything to back its words. Compare as many programs as possible before taking a final decision. The faster you get out...more
By: Todd Spodek, Esq.: Google has recently launched Google Scholar, which is an amazing free resource for both lawyers and non-lawyers to research the law. Everyone can now read the full legal opinions of U.S. State, Federal and Appellate cases.These...more
Author: Andrea Fletcher Are you aspiring business men or business women? Need finance to meet your various small business related requirements? Without thinking much simply go for short term business loans! Short term business loans are especially...more
Sick of paying for leads that lead to no sales or spending numerous hours prospecting through cold leads? Would you like some warm leads for free?If you've been in the real estate business for at least a few years or have a decent-sized clientele...more
Given the dismal outlook for the job market in the foreseeable future--driven in large measure by the uncertainty of the regulations and taxes the government may impose on businesses--employers are reluctant to take on permanent employees.There are...more
Are you having a big party? If so you can hand out promotional drink coasters to give away and help your business. By giving away the promotional drink coasters, you are giving away a fantastic gift that has your business name and logo on it. People...more
A few of my firm's charity auctions have a diverse mix of guests who seem to be comprised of three distinct groups- non-paying clients- non-paying or reduced-ticket-price employees of the non-profit- full-paying guestsAlthough I can appreciate why a...more