
Bernadette Speaks BUSINESS TAX TIP: If you paid an individual, partnership or LLC more than $600 this year, you must issue them a 1099-MISC. Make sure you the correct address and tax identification numbers for them all.

Bernadette Speaks 90% of US small businesses are family owned, only 30% of those succeed in the second generation and 15% of those make it to a 3rd generation. I teach business owners how to be in that 15%!

Bernadette Speaks Just a few more days to make charitable contributions for 2009. When donating non-cash items (like toys & clothing) be sure to get a receipt for your donation. (Making a list of the donated items or taking a picture is also advised).

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Advice for Small Employers who are hiring in 2010
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/con tent/dec2009/sb20091221_434830.htm
www.businessweek.com
Owners swimming in résumés should narrow criteria and avoid hiring overqualified workers, say employment lawyers Heverly and Velton.

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How to Keep IRS Auditors away: Earn less than $200,000!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091222/ap_o n_bi_ge/us_irs_enforcement
news.yahoo.com
Want to keep IRS auditors away? Keep your earnings under $200,000 and they won't bother you 99 percent of the time.

Bernadette Speaks Knowing how to use QuickBooks does not make one an accountant!

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Attention Car Shoppers: Don't forget to get your tax credit! http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,i d=217256,00.html

Bernadette Speaks Self-discipline is doing what you’re supposed to do when you think no one is watching!

Bernadette Speaks True entrepreneurs educate themselves more than they entertain themselves

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Did you know that many experts recommend that succession planning begin 15 years prior to retirement? The average person might think 2-3 years would be more than enough time. However, poor planning often results in not being able to sell a business (and retire) or having to sell a business for much less than it’s wo...rth.
Join us for this power- packed session, where you will learn what it take to create a “sellable” business (whether you want to sell it or not). You will learn:
What sells (and what doesn’t)
What potential buyers look for when purchasing a business
What to stay away from when building a business
We will take you step by step through the process of building a business that will sell!
Seating is limited.
Regular price: $297 (January session only $117)
To Register: http://bernadettespeaks.com/upcoming-wor kshops/
เวลา:9 มกราคม 2010 9:00
สถานที่::2330 Scenic Highway, Snellville, GA 30078

Bernadette Speaks Reconcile your bank accounts monthly. Banks make mistakes too.

Bernadette Speaks Business owners: Now is a good time to make sure you have correct address for all your (past and present) employees and contractors. This will eliminate having to send out duplicate 1099's & W-2's.

Bernadette Speaks Good recordkeeping is a part of being in business. If you aren't ready to keep good records, you aren't ready to be a business owner.

Bernadette Speaks Tax Tip: Make sure your past & current employers have your correct mailing address. This will prevent delays in getting your W-2's in January.










