NECC Member Blog
8 TIPS FOR FINDING BALANCE BETWEEN WORK AND LIFE
Life outside of work, whether that’s a weeklong vacation or time after office hours, is essential. It is important for a healthy body and mind to recharge, refocus, spark creativity, and increase productivity. Now, immersing yourself in “life” outside of work is easier said than done when the email app on your phone is constantly chiming and you take your projects home to prepare before your numerous meetings this week.
Read MoreSmall businesses: Stay clear of a severe payroll tax penalty
One of the most laborious tasks for small businesses is managing payroll. But it’s critical that you not only withhold the right amount of taxes from employees’ paychecks but also that you pay them over to the federal government on time. If you willfully fail to do so, you could personally be hit with the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty, also known as the 100% penalty.
Read More10 Ways Hackers Can Compromise Your Systems!
Don’t assume because you are small that you aren’t a target like Amazon or Target. Rethink that. 95,000 new malware threats are being released every day and about half of them are aimed at small businesses. It’s crucial that you protect your business from these Top 10 ways hackers can compromise your systems!
Read MoreOur Favorite Tech for Successful Collaboration
Whether you hire remote assistance, work closely with strategic partners, or cater to clients around the globe, you need easily accessible modes of communication.
Read MoreLead Generation is Accessible Using These Marketing Practices
When people hear the phrase “lead generation,” it may seem nebulous or something out of their reach. However, there are straight forward ways to generate leads through marketing to grow their business.
Read MoreTake Advantage of Gift Tax Exclusion Rules
As we head toward the gift-giving season, you may be considering giving gifts of cash or securities to your loved ones. Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their children and others each year through the use of the annual federal gift tax exclusion.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Website Security And SSL
A website with an SSL certificate is not necessarily a “secure” website either. SSL encrypts the data sent between the visitor and web server but does not actually protect the website itself from hackers. There is more to it and website owners need to understand this if they want a truly secure website.
Read MoreDelegation Will Set You Free
We can’t stress this enough: You can’t do it alone. If you’re uneasy about letting go, it’s OK. Just chip away little by little until you’ve built that confidence. And if you need to get through a couple of assistants until you find the right one, that’s OK, too. This is a working relationship for the both of you and should be mutually beneficial.
Read More3 Top Phishing Scams and How to Catch Them
Employees continue to be the weakest link in your cybersecurity defenses. Knowing what to look for, and then imparting that knowledge through regular training, is an effective way to reduce employee-driven risk.
Read MoreThe next estimated tax deadline is September 16: Do you have to make a payment?
If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must be sent to the IRS on a quarterly basis. The third 2019 estimated tax payment deadline for individuals is Monday, September 16. Even if you do have some withholding from paychecks or payments you receive, you may still have to make estimated payments if you receive other types of income such as Social Security, prizes, rent, interest, and dividends.
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