Category Archives: Working With Government Agencies

Think About It — Contests and Giveaways Growing Your Customer Base

Contests and Giveaways Can Increase Online and Offline Customer Traffic Contests and giveaways are tools you can use to increase online and offline traffic. On the other hand, by giving away prize money and free gifts you may also attract … Continue reading

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How To Conduct Employee Background Investigations without Getting into Legal Trouble

Background Investigations by Dan Pelleg at Wikimedia Commons 76 Percent of Employers Conduct Employee Background Investigations Creative business leaders used to conduct background investigations basically for certain types of jobs. For example, people who applied to work in security, banking … Continue reading

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Why the IRS Might Want to Know More About Your Business Gifts

About Business Gifts by Bart Kelsey at Wikimedia Commons Business Gifts and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Godiva chocolates, Tiffany plaques, awards and trophies and personalized briefcases are a few types of business gifts you can purchase for employees or … Continue reading

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Independent Leaders Paying Quarterly Business Taxes

  Independent Leader Quarterly Business Taxes Launching a creative business allows you to fulfill a dream you may have had for several years, perhaps for several decades.  The step toward entrepreneurialism has given you the opportunity to control your schedule, … Continue reading

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Find Top Notch Grant Money to Fund Your Business

State and federal governments may provide funding for your creative business, especially if your business provides services that improve and strengthen communities or that provide valuable research work.  Much of the funding comes in the form of government grants.  Types … Continue reading

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