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How to Avoid Common Payroll Mistakes in Your Small Business

Up and Running

For example, under California law , the minimum wage must be $14.00 per hour for workers at businesses with more than 26 employees and $13.00 In addition, employees would have a right to sue the employer, which could cost them their livelihood, reputation, and personal finances. The amount paid to employees each pay period.

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How Companies Can Claim R&D Tax Credits Software Benefits

The Startup Magazine

In the state of California, for example, software development and technological companies are provided a credit of up to 7.5% Although the California credit must be added to the income tax liability, in some cases, the federal credit can be applied against federal payroll tax. of the qualified expenses. R&D Tax Credits Software.

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

Up and Running

Are there enough customers willing to buy your products, often enough, at a profitable price that your business can pay all expenses and provide a decent living wage to owners? If not, the business idea is not feasible. Look honestly at all the pros and cons for this type of business venture. Often this is not true.

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How the COVID-Preneur Led to a Micro Business Renaissance

Austin Startup

“It has been awe-inspiring to see so many people take the leap towards business ownership as a means to change their lives and follow their dreams, especially in the face of such adverse conditions,” said ZenBusiness CEO and co-founder Ross Buhrdorf.

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4 Things You (and Every Small Business) Should Know About Taxes

Up and Running

Recently our Bplans audience had the chance to attend a free webinar on Small Business Taxes, hosted by the CEO and founder of TaxAlli.com, Zach Olson. 4 Things You (and Every Small Business) Should Know About Taxes. TAKE THE POLL: Are you a first time business owner? Have a tax-related question?

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How to Get Funding for a Business

Up and Running

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing.

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5 Effective Sales Tax Tips For Your Growing Business

YoungUpstarts

Making it past the just-getting-started phase of building a business and being able to focus on how to grow and scale is so rewarding. But for most small business owners, getting there means experiencing a few growing pains, especially when it comes to sales tax compliance. Keep Your Systems Up-To-Date. Confused yet?

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