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Framework for Business Tax Reform
A reduced corporate tax rate, elimination of many business tax preferences, a new minimum tax on overseas profits, and much more are all part of President Obama’s recently released Framework for Business Tax Reform (the “Framework”). The much-anticipated blueprint of … Continue reading
Posted in News & Updates, Resources, Tax Strategy, Uncategorized
Tagged Business, Framework, President, Reform, Tax
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One, Two, Too Many
What I love about my job is the opportunity to learn from some of the Northwest’s brightest business leaders. Just like a great teacher’s ability to simplify a complicated topic to their students, I love the truth that is communicated … Continue reading
Posted in Business Best Practices, Uncategorized
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What is the unchangeable core of your business?
It’s no secret that Apple’s iPhone has been very successful. However, just how successful can be hard to put into perspective. One measure of success is that Apple’s iPhone revenue alone has exceeded all of Microsoft. That is crazy! The … Continue reading
Posted in Business Best Practices, Manufacturing
Tagged Business strategy, Continual improvement, Innovation
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5 tips for businesses to avoid compliance penalties when paying contractors
The American Payroll Association (APA) recently published a press release that included a few basic tips to keep a business out of trouble when utilizing independent contractors. Here is the quick overview: The American Payroll Association (APA) has issued a … Continue reading
Burn the Boat
As legend has it, ancient Greek warriors would burn their boats when they landed on the enemy’s shore. They understood the impact of an unwavering commitment to success. Success was a requirement to survive. In business, great companies are always … Continue reading
Posted in Business Best Practices
Tagged Best practices, Business, Business philosophy., Innovation, Jim Collins, Peter Sims, Sucess
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Three Percent Witholding Repeal and Job Creation Act
Congress has approved legislation repealing the three percent withholding on government contractors and expanding tax incentives to encourage employers to hire military veterans. Full Article
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Different
Go to any business school today and the professors will beat the concept of differentiation and competitive advantage into students’ heads. Businesses become intensely focused on augmenting products and services to ensure they are perceived as different. Existing products and … Continue reading
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Tagged brand, competitive advantage, Different, differentiation, products
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Be quick but don’t hurry
The late John Wooden used to regularly coach his team to “be quick but don’t hurry”. Though he emphasized speed, balance was equally important. This truth translates very well into business today. Companies that can respond quickly to changes in … Continue reading
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Tagged Business strategy, businesss advice, quick business
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Does your business need horse blinders?
I recently took my family to a parade. When the majestic Clydesdale horses pranced by my four year old daughter she asked, “Daddy, what are those things by the horses eyes?” I responded, “Those are horse blinders. They help the … Continue reading
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Interest Rates Decrease for the Fourth Quarter of 2011
IR-2011-85, Aug. 28, 2011 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will decrease for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2011. The rates will be: three (3) percent for overpayments [two (2) percent in the case … Continue reading
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