September 22, 2010
Andrew Presti
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0 CommentsTax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 are to expire in January unless Congress renews them. The highlights: • Income tax rates were reduced, to a bottom rate of 10 percent and a top rate of 35 percent. If the cuts expire, the bottom rate would increase to 15 percent, the top rate would rise […]
Read moreSeptember 21, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsThe Greek philosopher Pythagoras is reported to have said, “Numbers rule the universe.” Not a surprising observation for a man who was also a mathematician. But even ordinary people are often ruled by numbers on an almost daily basis, whether figuring sales tax, measuring a rug for the living room or baking a cake. We […]
Read moreSeptember 20, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsThe Senate on Thursday passed the Creating Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (part of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, HR 5297) by a vote of 61–38, and sent it back to the House of Representatives. The bill as passed by the Senate differs from the version the House passed in June, with […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsPresident Obama is preparing a pre-election push to make the research and development tax credit permanent and create a massive, temporary tax incentive to encourage businesses to invest in new equipment, the White House confirmed Sept. 7. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said the president will announce a plan to offer businesses the chance […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsSmall businesses will find more ways to save time with the latest version of best-selling QuickBooks® financial software from Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU – News). QuickBooks 2011 includes several new features that help small business owners find important data quickly when they need it, perform everyday tasks more efficiently and access essential business information remotely. The […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsOne of life’s many ironies is that you need a solid marketing budget when economic times require you (and everyone else) to tighten the purse strings. To be effective, marketing requires the right mix of reach and frequency – or to put it in layman’s terms, a series of ads in the right mix of […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsHave you ever loaded a new cartridge on your inkjet printer only to have the low ink indicator come on within days? Or perhaps your color inkjet printer appears to go through new cartridges at an alarming rate even when you aren’t printing many documents in color. With complete cartridge sets costing $40 or more, […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 Commentsf your kids are going back to school, now is a great time to educate them about money. Baby boomers were taught to save for a rainy day. The younger generations? Not so much. Still, parents must realize that they are part of the problem – and the solution. If children don’t hold part-time jobs, […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsAugust saw the markets putter along, with volatility a constant factor as economic concerns resurfaced. July’s data provided some positive news for housing starts and industrial production. Unemployment continued to cause concern, with weekly jobless totals hitting a high in mid-August that we had not seen since November. The decline in market indices was precipitated […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2010Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsWhen was the last time you asked your customers if they were happy with your products or services? No news is good news, right? Wrong! While clients might seem happy, how much do you really know about their level of satisfaction with your company? A negative experience will most likely be brought to your attention, […]
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