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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

Up and Running

A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. Do I need to hire a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for my small business?

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Maximizing Profits in the Healthcare Staffing Industry by Susanne Mariga

Mike Michalowicz

SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions providing insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payroll/compliance firms and talent and talent acquisition technology specialist.

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Founder Interview: Richard Lavina Innovating Accounting Services with Taxfyle

The Startup Magazine

Richard Lavina, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of Taxfyle. Richard: I went to school for accounting and followed a path after graduation that those of us in that major typically follow: I started working for a CPA firm in Miami. TSM: What inspired you to start Taxfyle? I figured if I was having that issue, other people might be, too.

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6 Vital Ways A Tax Attorney Can Help Business Owners

The Startup Magazine

Tax attorneys are incredibly specialized in tax law and the tax net prevalent in the country. Businesses that operate internationally or have an established presence in their own country supplying far and wide, will be subject to additional taxes as well compared with very small local businesses. Disputes And Planning .

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Cliff Notes S-1: Kayak ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

2010 Net Income: $8 million. 2010 Operating Income: $16 million. Distribution revenue is CPC and CPA. . Gross Margin: 94% –> i.e. for every $1 of revenue Kayak only spends $0.06 paying for travel data from ITA or others (customers acquisition spend is not included in COGS).

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5 Benefits Of Expanding Your Business Into Global Markets

YoungUpstarts

Sjamsul Nursalim of Indonesia invested in Singapore property development to increase his $830 million net worth. You also gain an advantage in your own operating processes, because you tap into innovation and technology not available in the United States. Look into each incentive carefully and discuss each one with a CPA if necessary.

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Six Questions To Ask Now (Before Tax Day Creeps Any Closer)

YoungUpstarts

You may have a net operating loss that you can carry back to offset income in certain prior years. What will your CPA advise you to do? Factor in the cost of covering your employees and don’t overlook what it can mean for your personal retirement security. Are you going to carry a loss back or only forward?

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