Archive for March, 2010
Posted by Cindy Rayfield on March 30th, 2010 under Business Ownership Tags: Business Ownership, Buy a Business, change in career, Cindy Rayfield, franchise, FranNet •
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My 19-year-old son, who has very little travel experience, recently had to catch a connecting flight home for spring break. It occurred to me, only after he called me twenty times, that he’s never had to make a connection on his own before. I pictured him standing in the middle of Sky Harbor Airport in [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 29th, 2010 under Events Tags: franchise, FranNet, free webinar, online seminar, starting a business •
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Has your job search not gone well or just thinking about starting a business? Want to get your questions answered so you do not have to wonder anymore? Join us in this free educational online seminar to help you decide. April 1 at 8:00 PM EST (7 CST/5 PST) We’ll cover: why you want to [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 25th, 2010 under Small Business, Tips and Trends Tags: Audits, Charitable donations, IRS regulations, Small Business, Tax season •
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Tax season is upon us again. This week, we present nine tips to keep you and your small business in the black and seeing green. 8. Charitable donations Here are three basic rules for charitable donations. If you are making such contributions, consult IRS regulations for more detailed information. Only contributions to charities listed as [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 23rd, 2010 under Small Business, Tips and Trends Tags: 1099 forms, April 15, loans, small businesses, Tax season, Write offs •
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Tax season is upon us again. This week, we present nine tips to keep you in the black and seeing green. 4. Filing the paperwork You should keep your tax documents for seven years. Keep all tax-related documents like expense receipts, client 1099 forms, and vehicle mileage logs. 5. Write offs: The gentle art of [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 20th, 2010 under Success Stories Tags: Carmel NY, franchise, FranNet, internet service business, Luc Deslauriers, recession proof, success story, WSI •
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FranNet is very excited to announce the newest franchisee for WSI James McGrane based out of Carmel, NY was referred to WSI by FranNet Consultant Luc Deslauriers. James spent 26 years of his career as a municipal bond analyst. At first, he was very excited to start this profession at such a lively time, but as [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 19th, 2010 under Small Business, Tips and Trends Tags: Estimated taxes, IRS, Sales Taxes, Small Business Owners, small businesses, Social Security, Tax season •
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Tax season is upon us again. This week, we present nine tips to help keep small business owners in the black and seeing green. 1. Employee Taxes Taxes must be withheld from employee salaries. These vary sometimes so check with your local IRS to make sure. Taxes commonly withheld from employees include: Social Security (FICA), [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 18th, 2010 under Success Stories Tags: FranNet, home-services franchise, Mr. Handyman, own a business, Page Nicol, success story •
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FranNet consultant, Page Nicol, referred candidate, Gary Smith, to Mr. Handyman Franchise. Gary Smith, leader, team builder, and outdoor enthusiast. “I have a good sense of people, treating everyone with respect and dignity,” says Gary. “Mr. Handyman fits my skill-set well: delegating, following up, and holding everyone including myself accountable for their responsibilities and actions.” [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 15th, 2010 under Tips and Trends Tags: Balancing Act, New Career Path, Professionals, stressed, work-life balance •
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Do you feel frazzled and stressed much of the time? Are there just never enough hours in the day for the things you want and have to do? Do you dread your to-do list? The answers to these questions will help you understand your personal work-life balance. Work-life balance is your ability to appropriately prioritize [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 12th, 2010 under Tips and Trends Tags: Balancing Act, high-stress job, No Work Zones, work-life balance, workaholics •
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Do you go on vacation with your cell phone and PDA? Do you use your vacation days to paint the garage, fix a leaky sink, and caulk the front door? When was the last time you just…did nothing? The answers to these questions will help you understand your personal work-life balance. Work-life balance is your [...]
Posted by FranNet on March 11th, 2010 under Tips and Trends Tags: Balancing Act, goals, job duties, work-life balance •
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How often have you been sitting in a meeting when suddenly you wonder if you’re spending enough time with your kids or your spouse? Have you ever put off something in your personal life in order to accomplish “one last thing” at work? Do you think you balance things you enjoy and performing your job? [...]