It’s often difficult to police a user’s actions within an Excel spreadsheet unless you’re aware of Data Validation. This feature is tucked away on Excel’s Data menu and allows you to create a variety of input rules. This article will demonstrate how to use Excel’s COUNTIF function to trigger an error prompt if a user […]
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Asset Deductions Made Easy with Section 179
Section 179 of the U.S. tax code offers a tax incentive to small and medium-sized businesses by allowing them to take a full deduction on tangible assets in the year items were purchased and put into service. The cost of such major purchases would generally have to be depreciated over time, but using the Section […]
The Hidden Value of Middle Managers in Operations
In today’s volatile work environment, many companies are starting to lay off employees, including—or maybe even especially—middle managers, because company leaders mistakenly believe managers are expendable. But if a middle manager’s role has not been reduced to one of simple administration, and if the person is effective in their work (not someone who was promoted […]
Theft in the Workplace: How to Identify and Stop It
No matter what type of business you run, you’re vulnerable to employee theft motivated by greed, anger, dissatisfaction, or an “above the rules” attitude. Which of these ways employees steal are areas of vulnerability for your business? Payroll theft: Are your employees really working the hours they claim to be? Do you have controls to […]
Don’t Leave Money on the Table: A Guide to Business Tax Deductions That Can Save You Big
One of the worst things we can do as taxpayers is assume we know everything. There’s always more to learn, and as much as you might know about taxes, you may be missing out on key tax deductions just because you haven’t heard about them. Tax deductions to consider Believe it or not, there are […]