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IRS Releases 2014 Mileage Rates

December 23, 2013 by OSYB Staff

The IRS announced what the mileage rates for deductible use of a vehicle will be for 2014. This includes business, medical and moving uses. The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of variable and fixed costs of operation of a vehicle. For more information read this article. 

Why Every Business Should Blog

December 22, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Companies that blog typically have 97% more inbound links, causing more search engine traffic as well. If you are just starting out online, start with a blog before even social media. The stats just get better about blogging. Websites that blog have 434% more indexed pages than those who don’t. Read here for more information.

An Alternative To Federal Reserve Forward Guidance

December 22, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Is there any alternative to Federal Reserve Forward Guidance? Will we just continue to suck the blood from future generations until there will not be anything left for them? Promising not to raise the federal rates for several years are just words, since they have tried that and not succeeded. Read more here. 

Double Your Traffic in 30 Days

December 21, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Is your traffic generation going as well as you want it to? Are you overwhelmed by all the information about increasing your traffic? Neil Patel has a free 30 day course of how to double your traffic in 30 days. It is a daily, step by step guide of what do to increase your traffic. 

What Does Your Customer Really Want?

December 21, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Do you know what your customer really wants? If you are losing sales dollars, do not blame online sales too quickly as the reason. Online shopping is making it much easier for customers to shop and to research brands and companies. When you look at the top six things customers want you may find a […]

Taxation of Christmas Bonuses for Your Employees

December 20, 2013 by OSYB Staff

How do you handle Holiday Bonuses for your employees? Do you include them with a payroll check that is possibly taxed at a higher bracket? Do you offer under the table bonuses? According to IRS any compensation over and above standard wages is taxable compensation. For more information read here. 

Daily Habits of a Successful Entrepreneur: Keeping Track

December 20, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Tracking your progress as you create habits. As a successful entrepreneur setting up good habits to keep track of everything is imperative. Using dashboards is a great way to see everything at a glance and keep track. You can use dashboards for more than just financial data. For some great ideas read here. 

Three Reasons to Check Your Online Social Security Statements Each Year

December 19, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Do you remember getting Social Security Statements in the mail every year? Most of us just filed them in the circular file, usually because no one knew what they meant or what it was for. You now can check your Social Security statement online. Read here why you should.