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David Manes
Feb 14, 20142 min read
Division of power: the roles and powers of officers, shareholders and the board of directors in a co
Many of us work for corporations and unless we live under a rock we know that corporations have officers, shareholders and directors. But...
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David Manes
Feb 14, 20142 min read
Thinking about law school? 3 keys to first year success at law school
Before your first year of law school, current and former students will give you loads of advice on how to succeed. Some good and some...
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David Manes
Feb 13, 20142 min read
The power of the demand letter
Oftentimes when a person feels wronged they do not know what to do. Perhaps you had a spoken agreement with your painter to pay him and...
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David Manes
Feb 13, 20142 min read
Adverse possession: do not sleep on your land, or you may lose it.
Imagine you have a large tract of land, a few acres. You know the boundaries, but you can’t see them all from your house and your borders...
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David Manes
Feb 10, 20142 min read
What is business travel and when can you deduct for it?
If you often travel overnight for business the tax laws allow you to deduct for airfare, hotels and other business related expenses....
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David Manes
Feb 10, 20142 min read
Deducting long-term business assets for your home business
Tom and Jane go to the store and each purchases a printer. Tom buys his so he can print the latest rules and passwords for his favorite...
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David Manes
Feb 8, 20141 min read
Quick chart: requirements for a home office deduction
Ask yourself these questions and work your way down: Is part of your home used in connection with a trade or business? Yes: move to next...
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David Manes
Feb 8, 20142 min read
Bookkeeping and accounting tips for your small business
One of the most important parts of getting your small business started, and making sure it runs successfully, is keeping track of the...
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David Manes
Feb 7, 20142 min read
Home businesses and operating expenses: learn to save money
If you run a home business your biggest source of deductions is most likely going to be your operating expenses. These expenses include...
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David Manes
Feb 7, 20142 min read
Serving safe food in a restaurant: the least you need to know as small business owner
When it comes to selling food in a restaurant there are many laws and obligations that come with the business. These laws may seem...
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David Manes
Feb 6, 20142 min read
Tax savings on start-up costs: how to save on start-up expenses for new small businesses
It costs money to get a new small business up and running. A lot of it. But luckily, when it comes to the start up costs of new small...
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David Manes
Feb 6, 20142 min read
What if my employer fails to pay my wages? WPCL to the rescue
Many people in this country work from paycheck to paycheck, relying on each and every check to make enough money to get by. To pay their...
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David Manes
Feb 4, 20143 min read
Is the IRS coming for your home business?
In order to claim home business deductions, you must actually be running a business from your home. This seems obvious. However, the IRS...
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David Manes
Feb 4, 20142 min read
Home business tax deductions: the basics
When you run your own small business, you have a right to take tax deductions. It is one way in which the government eases the burdens on...
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David Manes
Feb 2, 20142 min read
Contract primer for small businesses: exceptions to the general rules
As a small business owner you will need to know the basics of contract formation. This is true for your transactions with customers and...
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David Manes
Feb 2, 20143 min read
Contract primer for small businesses: general rules
As a small business owner you will need to know the basics of contract formation. This is true for your transactions with customers and...
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David Manes
Feb 1, 20142 min read
Insurance for your small business: the least that you need to know
There are not that many laws that require a business to have insurance. However, if you do not have insurance, you are running huge...
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David Manes
Feb 1, 20142 min read
Independent Contractors: advantages and disadvantages of hiring
As a small business owner, one way to avoid problems with employees and taxes at the same time is to use independent contractors to do...
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David Manes
Jan 31, 20142 min read
Who qualifies as a tipped employee and why does it matter?
Tipping, tip pooling and tip sharing is widespread throughout the restaurant and hospitality industry. In many ways it is a uniquely...
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David Manes
Jan 31, 20142 min read
3 reasons Pittsburgh is the perfect place to start your small business
Right now the climate in Pittsburgh is cold. I’m sorry, it’s freezing! However the business climate in Pittsburgh is red hot. Many people...
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