CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2012-01-19 21:20:46 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

When you complete your W-9, don't forget the little line at the end of the second row of entity options. If you are taxed as a sole proprietor, single-member LLC choosing to file as a disregarded entity, use "D". In this case your business tax return is a Schedule C or C-EZ within your regular 1040. If you're taxed as a Partnership, LLC, or not, you file a separate business return on Form 1065 - and you'll use "P" on this line. If you are any kind of entity at all that has elected to be taxed as a corporation, or if you organized as a corporation to begin with - any kind of corporation - use "C".

2012-01-19 19:59:08 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

If you're thinking of either buying or selling a business, you most assuredly do need to either develop expertise equivalent to an accountant and attorney, or consult an accountant and an attorney. Every kind of business has multiple kinds of assets - cash, fixed assets, and goodwill, at a minimum. Each of these is treated differently for tax purposes. The buyer and the seller must agree on exactly how much is attributable to each type of asset. Of course what's best for the seller, tax-wise, may not be best for the buyer. Both parties need to understand both the legal and tax implications of the sale or there is a high likelihood of some serious trauma down the road.

2012-01-19 19:15:19 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

PAYING TAXES ON YOUR STATE REFUND: There isn't much that ticks people off more than learning they are paying taxes on their state refunds from the year before. The initial reaction is that you're paying taxes on that money AGAIN! It just "ain't" so. Here's the scoop. You only pay taxes on the refund if you were able to deduct that refund from your taxable income the year before. You reduced your Federal Taxable income by the amount you paid to the state. Then you filed your state return and found that you had paid too much and you're going to get a refund. That means you deducted money on your Schedule A that the state is going to give you back. So, not only do you not pay taxes twice, you had tax free, interest free, use of that money for the year.

2012-01-19 19:11:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

WORKING IN MORE THAN ONE STATE: If you are a CT (or any other state) resident, you will pay income taxes to any "other" state you work in as though you were a resident of that state. When completing your CT (home state) return, you will calculate your income as though it was all earned in CT. Then you will take a credit for the amount of taxes you paid to other states. If you paid more to other states than you would have paid if you had earned the money in CT, you do not get a refund of the difference. If your taxes in CT are greater than the amount of money you paid to other states, you pay CT the difference.

2012-01-19 17:25:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Employers in “credit reduction” states must remember to calculate a credit reduction as an adjustment to their FUTA tax on their 2011 Form 940 (PDF), Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. “Credit reduction” states are states that did not repay the money they borrowed from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=250782,00.html

2012-01-19 17:24:47 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

6 Important Facts about Dependents and Exemptions from the #IRS:

1. Exemptions reduce your taxable income. There are two types of exemptions: personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents. For each exemption you can deduct $3,700 on your 2011 tax return.

2. Your spouse is never considered your dependent. On a joint return, you may claim one exemption for yourself and one for your spouse. If you’re filing a separate return, you may claim the exemption for your spouse only if they had no gross income, are not filing a joint return, and were not the dependent of another taxpayer.

3. Exemptions for dependents. You generally can take an exemption for each of your dependents. A dependent is your qualifying child or qualifying relative. You must list the Social Security number of any dependent for whom you claim an exemption.

4. If someone else claims you as ad... more »

2012-01-09 20:20:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

8 ways to humanize your business on social media -

http://holykaw.alltop.com/8-ways-to-humanize-your-business-on-social-me?tu3=1

2012-01-05 15:05:50 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 1 +1s)

‎5 Ways to Use Google+ to Improve Your Search Engine Optimization [SEO]

1. Get more followers
2. Set up authorship with your personal profile
3. Directly connect your page
4. Encourage +1s
5. Fill out your information

The following link provides additional info for each way - good stuff!

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-you-can-use-google-plus-to-impact-search/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

2012-01-04 21:09:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

We are adding a new element to our Business Builder Book Club series and couldn't be more excited. We have found that biz owners don't always have time to do everything they want...so to make attendance a little easier, we are hooking up a Google+ Hangout for our January meeting - if you'd like to join us, please leave a comment below - looking forward to seeing some new faces!
http://www.facebook.com/events/216442915107081/

2012-01-04 20:07:19 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Our January newsletter is hot off the press! Find anything interesting? Let us know by sharing your comments below!
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=6f726c8e86d9e277849d2921e&id=9b4b8b7449

2012-01-03 21:57:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Our 2012 season is gearing up - please save the date for our upcoming Business Builder Book Club!

2011-12-30 19:05:14 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Google apps accounts are online office tools that are powered by the internet. These office solutions are hosted by Google and are meant to help businesses streamline set up, minimize upkeep and also minimize IT fees. These solutions are simple to use and are made while putting the requirements of companies in mind.

Google apps accounts are considered to be the best way to build up efficiency while considerably lowering fees since these accounts assist company owners manage their company with ease from any location in the world by using easy to use applications. Google apps accounts can be utilized from desktops, net books, notebooks and mobile phones.
http://www.nextlevelarticles.com/Art/630467/24/Being-Familiar-With-Google-Apps-Accounts.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

2011-12-30 15:48:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

We have some great resources for small business owners, entrepreneurs and those looking to start businesses. If one of your resolutions is to improve your business in some way, or aren't sure where to begin the start-up process, we have a book for that! Please click on the link for more info:

http://www.facebook.com/inneroffice/posts/315681255132339

2011-12-29 21:33:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Posted by +kari clark on behalf of the Pages team:

1. Use Google+ search to find out what people are saying about your brand.

2. Ask your followers what they want you to post. Have a conversation with them about the content they find most engaging and useful. (This is your chance to tell us what you want to hear!)

3. Ask your followers what they think about your new product, ad, initiative, etc. Use Hangouts and comments to have meaningful exchanges that can provide more insight than anonymous reviews.

4. Use Ripples to see what people are saying about your posts and how they are spreading. Identify your influencers and help them help you spread the word.

2011-12-29 21:32:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services today announced that new electronic payment rules taking effect January 1, 2012 will give taxpayers more time to submit payments without penalty.

http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1436&Q=493516

2011-12-28 17:49:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

More and more businesses are being required to pay the State of Connecticut electronically. Please note that if you are required to file and pay electronically, you must initiate your transaction no later than 4:30 p.m. eastern time on Friday, December 30, 2011 for a timely settlement date of January 3, 2012.

2011-12-28 17:39:23 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

+John Jantsch picked the top 11 +Duct Tape Marketing posts of 2011 - here's one we'd like to share: http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2011/06/01/7-characteristics-of-a-real-life-marketing-strategy/

2011-12-23 16:18:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The tax holiday has passed, but what happens in 60 days? Read on to find out:

2011-12-22 20:28:47 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

Free eBook: 8 Google Tools to Improve Your Marketing Effectiveness

What tools are you using for your business??

http://www.hubspot.com/8-google-tools-ebook/

2011-12-21 20:00:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

We are sooooo excited to have received a beautiful basket of soaps from MaryAnn down at Artistic Expressions Salon & Day Spa. She's creating her own line of soaps and lotions from honey and goats milk she produces herself. These products are top-notch and pure. We're fortunate enough to get a basket to try! Listen to these names: Simply Lavender, Milk Honey & Oatmeal, SeaClay, Oatmeal Scrubby, Cor...nmeal, Orange Marmalade (stained glass style with bits of orange showing through), Oatmeal Cinnamon, Peppermint Tingle (a bright pink that looks like it would make you tingle) Honey (glass), and Honey & Goats Milk. We know MaryAnn. Her standards are the highest. We can not wait to try these beautiful, beautiful smelling, and beautifully packaged soaps. We'll let you know when they become available for sale. Their website is www.artisticexpressions.biz

2011-12-21 19:26:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

‎**5 Predictions for Small Businesses in 2012**

"FreshBooks asked a handful of business trend-watchers and business owners for their opinions on how the coming 12 months will likely shape up. Their verdict? Overall, businesses will build on the social media lessons they learned in 2011, and will turn to technology to boost productivity and flexibility."

http://www.freshbooks.com/blog/2011/12/20/five-predictions-for-small-businesses-in-2012/

2011-12-21 18:01:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

‎2012 Connecticut Withholding Calculation Rules now available on the DRS website.

http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1509&q=489930

2011-12-20 17:07:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

How to Add a YouTube Channel to a Facebook Page - great step-by-step instructions:

http://newenglandmultimedia.com/new-england-multimedia-blog/how-to-add-a-youtube-channel-to-a-facebook-page/

2011-12-16 15:05:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Awesome marketing tactic - found it this AM in Food Network magazine

2011-12-15 20:55:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Trading computer services for auto repair is fine but follow the IRS rules for bartering products & services:

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=187904,00.html

2011-12-15 16:59:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

"Two Frequently Asked Questions on Quickbooks": http://biznik.com/articles/quickbooks-often-asked-questions-on-two-issues?utm_source=articles&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2011-12-15

Or, as +Racheal Renfree would like to call this article "Why waste your time trying to figure out the technicalities when you have better things to do with your time?"

And then, of course, she would recommend you give her a call at the office so you can get back to better things - like increasing that bottom line!

2011-12-14 19:14:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Fate of Payroll Tax-Cut Extension Still Uncertain:
http://bit.ly/vAOqMU

2011-12-14 18:09:34 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

What Google+ can do for small business:
1. It's become evident that such pages will impact a site engine's SEO efforts.
2. It provides an important platform for deeper engagment - which is what small businesses need to rise above the competiton.

Read on:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/what-google-can-do-for-small-business/2011/12/08/gIQA5g9bsO_story.html

2011-12-14 15:40:09 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

The January book/topic for our Networking & Knowledge has been selected - mark your calendars to join us!
http://www.businessbuilderbookclub.com/2011/12/14/january-2012-book-of-the-month-the-ten-faces-of-innovation/

2011-12-08 18:11:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Is "starting the business that I've talked about doing for years" on this year's resolution list? Here's some starting points from the IRS. And of course, there's always the friendly people here at The Inner Office, Inc. to help you with those accounting, marketing and tax questions!

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98810,00.html

2011-12-05 19:48:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

From +Seth Godin "Perhaps we need to spend less time learning new tools and more time using them." http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2011/12/tools-and-insight.html

2011-12-05 19:45:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

‎'Tis the season for giving! Want to know if donations to a specific charity are tax-deductible? This IRS search tool will help you find out: go.usa.gov/1vP

2011-11-22 16:22:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

How accessible are you to your "fans"?? Are your customers/clients amazed? Connected? Feeling important? http://salesbarista.blogspot.com/2011/11/fan-friendly.html

2011-11-16 19:11:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Still trying to figure out how to use Google+ for your business? Here's a helpful resource: http://www.hubspot.com/how-to-use-google-plus-for-business/?source=HSPD-DuctTape-CPL-googleplus-business-ebook-20111109

2011-11-15 19:14:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?Q=490950&A=1436

2011-11-10 22:06:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2011-11-10 21:27:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/28624/how-to-create-a-google-business-page-in-5-simple-steps

2011-11-10 21:17:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)