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Many taxpayers mistakenly believe that they have to be scientists inventing something completely new or developing cutting-edge technology to qualify for the research and development tax credit. Or they think they have to be doing "research" as we...

The nature of work and the work force have been changing rapidly in recent years. One of the most significant changes in the United States and much of the developed world is an aging work force. This is being brought about by several factors: The...

Little good can come of political debates in the workplace. And during a highly charged presidential election campaign, this is an understatement. Political debates at work can result in a polarized work force, tinged with rancor and recrimination...

How can you plan for your business future when sales may go up, stay the same or hit another dip? The long-term unemployment and depressed housing market of the past four years have resulted in a pervasive sense of uncertainty, especially for small...

Business lending is tight right now, even for companies with existing loan officer relationships. It’s more important than ever to submit a complete loan package. Besides making the process smoother, a well-executed presentation will testify to...

Just as with other relationships, it’s easy to take customers for granted – especially those you’ve had for a while. It’s important to remember that feeling of gratitude you had when you first started your business and your very first customer paid...

The way managers approach their job tends to evolve over time. The archetypal manager 100 years ago was a no-nonsense authority figure who acted as overseer, making sure employees were hard at work and not goofing off. By the 1960s, ideas about...

Having second thoughts about your tax return? Realize you forgot to include something important? An amended tax return allows you to file again to correct your filing status or income or to add deductions or credits you may have missed. Here are...

Because of the economic woes seen during the past few years, many businesses have seen decreased profits. Some companies that were barely getting by and didn’t adjust during these tough times have gone out of business. Remarks often heard from such...

The best companies to work for are those where people are grateful for what they have and express their gratitude toward each other whenever it is merited. On the other side are places where people feel entitled and complain when they don’t feel...

The headlines of recent articles on the effects of sleep deprivation on health and work say it all: Sleep-deprived workers cost U.S. $63.2 billion Insomnia costs sleep-deprived employees 252 million productive days a year A deadly case of sleep...

Anyone who’s traveled outside the country knows that bargaining for a better price is often a part of the retail experience. Consumer Reports 2012 Buying Guide found that 35 percent of major appliance shoppers tried to negotiate a better price...