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Using Human Resource Data to Support Business Decisions
Using Human Resource Data to Support Business Decisions 1000 400 Rock Creek Consulting Group

Employees play a critical role in the success or failure of a company. Not surprisingly, management tries to create a positive environment for the team. Some leaders say they can ‘feel’ when things are stable, energized, motivation is high and productivity is good. There’s value in these ‘feelings’… but what does the data say? Let’s…

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When is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?
When is the Right Time to Sell Your Business? 1000 400 Rock Creek Consulting Group

When is the right time to sell your business? We hear replies ranging from “I don’t plan to sell my business” to “I’d sell it yesterday if I could!” One certainty is that EVERY business will experience a major change in ownership… eventually. It’s just a matter of time. People don’t live forever. Companies, trusts…

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Sales Tax – The next tax reform
Sales Tax – The next tax reform 1024 683 Rock Creek Consulting Group

You know how you can buy something online and not pay sales tax? Well, that may become a thing of the past because on Friday, the Supreme court announced that it would consider to hear a case which would cause retailers to collect sales tax in states that impose it. This all started in 1992 with…

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How your small business can afford a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
How your small business can afford a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 1024 683 Rock Creek Consulting Group

As a small business owner, you may never have thought of hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You may have a Bookkeeper and/or a CPA who files your taxes, but when is it time to hire a CFO and how can you afford it? When your business experiences rapid growth, if you are not getting the information you…

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Why you should hire a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
Why you should hire a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor 1024 508 Rock Creek Consulting Group

You may be wondering “what the heck is a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor?”  Sounds like someone who may know a thing or two about QuickBooks right?  Well, turns out that’s exactly what that means but probably isn’t what you think. A QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor DOES NOT work for Intuit. A ProAdvisor is NOT someone who is…

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When are meals 100% deductible?
When are meals 100% deductible? 1024 683 Rock Creek Consulting Group

When are meals 100% deductible?   In general, you can deduct half of the cost of meals incurred for business purposes. However, did you know that you might be able to deduct 100% for certain types of meal expenses? A 100% deduction for meals is not typical, but there are occasions when you can take…

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Moving this summer? Tips to help you deduct the expenses.
Moving this summer? Tips to help you deduct the expenses. 275 183 Rock Creek Consulting Group

Summer is here! When I think of summer my head fills with visions of backyard barbecues, swimming, long hot days, and of course… moving. By far, summertime is the busiest time of year to move and there are lots of reasons why – beautiful weather, overall good time to sell your home, parents with kids…

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How to link multiple credit cards in QuickBooks Online
How to link multiple credit cards in QuickBooks Online 1024 640 Rock Creek Consulting Group

How do you link multiple credit cards in QuickBooks Online? One of the neat features with QuickBooks is that you can link your bank account or credit cards so that your bank or credit card activity automatically downloads into QuickBooks. For some businesses, this can be a huge benefit saving time and money by reducing…

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