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Going paperless gives offices more flexibility, one veterinarian finds
For most paperless medical offices, the switch to digital files is for environmental or efficiency reasons. But another advantage of avoiding paper documents is the ability to create an office in unlikely places and set up business anywhere, as one veterinarian found out when she opened her mobile clinic. According to the Topeka Capital Journal,…
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Going paperless signals to customers that a business is cutting edge
As the housing market begins to recover after the bust five years ago, many businesses are finding themselves with more customers and work. One industry in particular that may be scrambling is the real estate business, especially with so many changes in past years. As a result, the National Association of Realtors helped create DocuSign,…
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Advantages of using electronic filings of W2 and 1099 forms
As tax season approaches, businesses often discover IRS-approved Web-based tax filing systems can offer many advantages besides simply being environmentally friendly. E-filing provides more time for both businesses and employees – an important feature for companies with many freelance workers – and electronic systems can also be more secure than paper forms. When businesses file…
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U.S. Census Bureau still need paper forms
For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau will be conducting the American Community Survey using online forms instead of paper. The move, which is done in hopes of gaining more responses and saving paper, is expected to save $3 million. However, some worry that by making the change to an online survey, the survey…
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Scanning technology allows users to scan on the go
As tablets and mobile phones become more accessible and mainstream, offices are relying on these devices to share information, sparking BYOD policies – bring your own device – and more employees working remotely. In keeping with this trend, scanning technology has also evolved, allowing documents to be scanned and uploaded almost anywhere. One device, the…
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Organizing finances in preparation for the new year
As the year comes to a close, now is the perfect time for businesses to go through and organize documents, especially financial records, for the new year. For those going out with the old and in with the new, one MoneyTalksNews writer explains the best practices for updating their financial records. Author Jim Robinson says…
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For businesses worrying about W-2 forms, don’t forget about 1099
As the recent recession spurred a rise in the use of independent contractors or freelancers by small and large businesses alike, filing the correct tax form on behalf of employees is becoming increasingly important. In general, a 1099 tax form is issued to freelancers who earn over $600 in one year. There are over 20…
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As offices go paperless, printer sales decline
As more offices continue to use tablets and computers when sharing information, many companies have seen printer sales decline, and statistics show that overall printer usage has declined as well. While some people may prefer paper documents to digital, the number of people buying printers is on the decline – and not expected to turn…
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As freelancing becomes more common, the need for 1099 processing services grows
Though the economy is slowly recovering, many businesses were forced to cut costs when the 2008 financial crisis hit. For business that needed additional help but couldn’t afford to hire full-time employees, augmenting their workforces with freelancers and contractors became a popular option. Even as businesses are now able to hire full-time employees, many have…