To make your business profitable, you must have two critical things in place. The first is a business model that adds up. In other words, what you offer and how you offer it will generate the amount of money you need, minus all your expenses. Your business plan and projected financial statements prove that your plan will take you where you want to go.The second critical thing you must have is a creative marketing strategy that is comprehensive...more
Author: Patrick Fitz-gibbonFor the small entrepreneur, finding small business tips that actually make a difference can be difficult. Too many sources of advice offer indistinct business tips with even more vague instructions as to how to attain those goals. The small business owner has a need for business advice that can be applied effectively. Donald Trump, author of “Art of the Deal” and real estate mogul, has some simple advice of his own...more
The IRS requires payers to file 1099 Misc forms with their office. The forms you will be filing with the IRS are 1099 MISC copy A and 1096. 1099 Miscellaneous forms report taxable income. Use this form to report payments made to companies and individuals of $600 or more. Payers can choose to mail paper forms to the IRS or to electronically file their 1099 Misc forms. The IRS requires payers filing 250 or more to electronically file.E-filing may seem intimidating to new users. This does not have to be the case. Use 1099 software to make the process simple. For first-time filers, you will need to register with the IRS. The IRS will assign you a Transmitter Control Code. This is an identification code you will use when e-filing 1099 Misc forms. Apply for this code by filling out IRS form 4419. You have made the decision to electronically file your forms. You can now download software and start using it within minutes. 1099 software allows the user generate, print and file 1099 Misc forms. 1. Click company>new company>enter company name2. In the next screen enter the company address, EIN and state ID if applicable3. Click 1096 information (third tab) enter the contact persons name,...more
Ive seen this ongoing debate debate jump up again recently in several Blogs and message boards and I cant help but laugh. Its not a new debate Ever since the long copy masters of the early 1900s, people have been arguing for or against the practice. As a copywriter and conversion specialist, convincing my clients to test longer copy on their web...more
1099 forms are viewed as informational returns, by the IRS, used to report payments made. These forms are sent to the IRS and the individuals to whom the payments were made. Payments other than taxable wages are reported on these forms. There are many different types of 1099 forms each reporting a different kind of payment. 1099 Int forms report...more
A 1099 form is considered an informational return by the IRS. Use this form to report taxable income. 1099 MISC Forms report miscellaneous taxable income for individuals and companies who have been paid $600 or more in non-employee compensation during a calendar year with the exception of royalty payments. Royalty payments of $10 or more are to be reported. Printing 1099 Misc forms from your computer is made simple with 1099 form printing software. Once you have determined you need to print 1099 MISC forms and have installed a program on your own computer you are a few simple steps away from printing. To open the newly installed program click on the icon that was created on your desktop. Step 1: Click company>new company>enter company nameStep 2: In the next screen enter the company address, EIN and state ID if applicableStep 3: Click 1096 information (third tab) enter the contact persons name, phone number and email address. Enter the filers name if different from the company name. For instance the filers name may be different than the company if you are a tax preparer. Step 4: Click 1099 recipients>new recipient, enter the recipients Social Security Number, type of 1099 received,...more
Knowing what your ideal clients expect from you is one of the best ways to ensure you keep existing clients and add happy new ones. You want to deliver the programs and services that your clients want and need from you. So it seems obvious then, that...more
You'd never want to lose out on the benefits of chartering a private jet whether you are going out of town for a business meeting or you want to enjoy a long trip with your family. A private charter is just the right choice for you, and it will help...more
Author: John CornerWhat is Farmville?FarmVille is a real-time sim-farm web-based online game developed by Zynga, available as an application on Facebook. The game allows you to control a virtual farm by planting, growing and harvesting your virtual...more
There are many facets to making money from forex trading but the one thing that is crystal clear is that you cannot make any money without using ar egistered FX broker.One of the best ways to get the low down on currency brokers is by visiting a...more
1.Your customers may be end users or part of a supply chain, regardless of which they may insist that you show transparency in your purchasing and if you cannot prove that you trade ethically they may well consider removing you from their suppliers...more
There was an article recently published (McSocial Enterprise Franchises Could be the Future, by Chrisanthi Giotis on Social Enterprise Live) that spoke of how social enterprise can learn from the McDonalds business model. It was, of course, referring...more