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Will I Have to Pay Taxes on My Credit Card Rewards?

As the old saying goes, there’s no guarantees in life but death and taxes. And while you will eventually experience both of those things, thankfully they will not be the result of all of your actions. For example, the rewards you earn from your credit cards are generally not tax deductible. Here's how cash back credit card rewards escape taxation. The credit card industry is extremely competitive, and card issuers will offer generous amounts of points, miles or cash back… Read More

7 Ways to Shake Up Your Weekly Meeting

The weekly staff meeting is a staple in offices around the world, but in many cases staff meetings are dull and boring sessions that workers begrudgingly drag themselves to because they have to, not because they want to or find them stimulating. Follow these seven steps to breathe a little life into your stale stand up staff meeting. Whether they are in-person or remote, adding a few rules to keep the meeting moving will leave everyone happier at the end… Read More

My Earnings Jumped When I Left My Home Office for a Co-Working Space

I began working for myself about a year ago. I loved it. I would wake up, get dressed eat breakfast and get to work. In the beginning, working from home was great. No one bugged me, my home was pretty quiet, and I seemed to get a lot of work done. Until I didn’t. I found my productivity dipping. I would get distracted by laundry, the neighbor’s dog barking, and the small paper pile that I needed to sort through.… Read More

Step-By-Step Guide to Reviewing Your Experian Business Credit Report

Strong business credit is one of the major building blocks of successfully growing a business. A clean report with killer scores makes it easier to qualify for good rates on financing, and keeping track of what’s in your report can help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud. But reading a business credit report isn’t easy if you’re not familiar with the industry mumbo jumbo of credit reporting agencies. Here’s your guide to demystifying the information in your report, so… Read More

Are Applications for Business Credit Cards Different Than Consumer Credit Cards?

There are more credit card accounts in the United States than there are adults, so you probably know what it’s like to apply for a personal credit card. But when it comes time to applying a credit card for your small business, you might be wondering, is the application any different? The short answer is, yes. The applications for a small business credit card is similar to those for consumer credit cards, but there are several important differences (here are… Read More

7 Ways to Run Your Business Like the Mob

Most of us have lofty goals for our businesses. Among them? To serve our customers with integrity and value – certainly not qualities that we attribute to the mafia. While we wouldn’t usually think of the mob as an inspiration for getting ahead, Hollywood’s most notorious gangsters had their moments of wisdom. Here are some of the most famous lines spoken by movie mobsters, and how they can motivate you to be more successful in your daily business dealings. 1.… Read More