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Networking is a Bad Word. Build your Network Instead By Chris Berleth “Bad WORD!” A few years ago, my wife and I decided to teach our young sons to call out curse words by proclaiming, “BAD WORD!” whenever they heard one. As bad words would pop up, we would help to identify them and give…

4 Forward-Thinking Sales Strategies to Embrace in 2023 Source: US Chamber of Commerce Author: Emily Heaslip, US Chamber Contributor Sales strategies in 2023 will incorporate more technology and smarter demos while seeking to generate high rates of customer loyalty. As business leaders start to look forward to the new year, it’s worth taking stock of…

IRS Regulations Expand Requirement to File Electronically Final regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) expand the requirement to electronically file certain returns and other documents with the IRS. This new requirement will impact employers who file Forms 1094-C, 1095-C, 1094-B and 1095-B. It will take effect for returns due to be filed on…

You’re Ready to Sell – Is Your Business? Source: David Blain, CPA, CVA, McKonly & Asbury You have been thinking about your retirement plan for years. Your business has provided you with a good living, and now it is the time to take the next step of looking to offload your business and ride into…

Business Mergers Could Get a Lot Harder Source:  US Chamber of Commerce The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department released updated merger guidelines on Wednesday. While these guidelines aren’t law, they have shaped how the courts interpret and weigh in on antitrust cases. • More importantly, they demonstrate the antitrust agencies’ views regarding mergers…

UPS Strike Averted UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached a tentative agreement that averts a strike and prevents service disruptions to consumers and businesses. A major work stoppage would have wreaked havoc on the economy. Why it matters: A strike by UPS workers could have been the costliest in at least a…