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Software and Technology in the Trades

Deciding what software is right for your company is a major decision, no matter the size of your company. Add to this the ever-changing technology sector, hardware, smart devices, and a business owner or management team can have many challenges to decide what is best for the company. This best practice area is about delving into the details of creating a road map for your company and making software and technology a strength.

Software Plan - Defining A Company Plan for New Software

One of the most difficult things we can do as contractors is choose software. There are so many options and, for most of us in the trades, it's out of our comfort zone of expertise. This means we rely on opinions, questions, and often referrals from other contractors who have used the software, rarely ever getting to speak to those who may have had the other experience that can balance the good with the bad. This video segment explores the means to define your plan of attack to ensure you understand what you need before you buy. The clich? that software is easy to buy and hard to implement is true. We need to choose very carefully.

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Overtime Pay and Pay Plans - What to Know About Tracking Overtime

Overtime and paying taxes on overtime is an often misunderstood idea. In this video, we discuss tracking and compliance for payroll taxes, maintaining records, and tracking overtime as it relates to both state and federal law. It is important to develop a detailed understanding of what the rules are in your state (as well as federal regulations) in terms of pay plans, and how to remain compliant. As always, ask your professional support, such as your human resources attorney, the questions about what meets compliance.

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The Structure of Establishing a New Entity - Which Options and Why

This video describes some of the major options available to contractors as they embark on the entrepreneurial adventure known as starting their own enterprise. There are varying options that lead to different tax treatments, including how liability is, or will be, handled. The issuance of stock and exit strategies are just a few of the considerations that should be reviewed before choosing a structure for a company. It is always advisable to discuss legal and tax matters with certified professionals, but this is the opportunity to learn what question should be asked and answered before signing paperwork.

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