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The Cybersecurity Risk for Nonprofits and Fundraisers Is Increasing

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Governments also sometimes fund charitable causes. While it’s important to have these policies and procedures in writing, it’s just as important for the board, management and your governance professional to monitor procedures to make sure members are following them.

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Hiring a Freelancer? Here’s What That Means for Your Taxes

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Meanwhile, states like Arkansas, Missouri, New Jersey, and Vermont — as well as the District of Columbia — have established their own thresholds. Freelancers and gig workers don’t have the same benefits as traditional employees, but the laws governing the gig economy are changing. Almost every state in the U.S.

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Does Your Small Business Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

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In Texas, workers’ compensation insurance is optional unless the business is a construction company on contract for the government. In most states, if you have just one employee you must carry workers’ compensation insurance. The Size of Your Business Might Matter. The Type of Employees You Have Might Matter.

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How Do Digital Signatures Work?

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They are governed by two statutes. The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act ( E-Sign Act) governs digital signatures at the federal level. This has been adopted by the District of Columbia and 47 states. This keeps digital signatures safe, secure, and reliable. Are Digital Signatures Legal?

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Best Locations In The US For A Tech Startup

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is very receptive to entrepreneurs whose startups can provide solutions to the government and defense sectors. The startup density in the District of Columbia has lost some ground in recent years; all the same, the rate of opportunity share remains very attractive. Washington, D.C. The capital city of the U.S.

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Turning the Unemployed Into Entrepreneurs

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Department of Labor just announced that $35 million in funds were available to “develop, enhance and promote SEA programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Big Government - or Small Business? There are, of course, those who say SEA won’t work, that it’s just another “big government” program.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. Firms Miss Out on Jobs Push A new federal program that lets states give companies financial incentives for hiring jobless people hasnt gained traction, illustrating the complications of government attempts to tackle unemployment.