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The FTC Non-Compete Ban: What It Means for You
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This week, I’m chatting about the new ban on non-compete agreements by the Federal Trade Commission and how it could impact you as a creative professional. I highlight studies showing how non-compete agreements suppress wages, worker mobility, and innovation.
Join me in this episode to learn more about this ban and how it could benefit you as an entrepreneur.
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This week, I’m chatting about the new ban on non-compete agreements by the Federal Trade Commission and how it could impact you as a creative professional. I highlight studies showing how non-compete agreements suppress wages, worker mobility, and innovation.
Join me in this episode to learn more about this ban and how it could benefit you as an entrepreneur.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The FTC’s role in protecting workers from unsafe business practices 6:21
Effects of the non-compete ban in Oregon 8:01
How this could impact creative workers 17:19
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FTC model language for safe harbor
Lina Khan interview, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
New Yorker non-compete ban article
Tax Credits and Law Changes Not to Miss
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Tax Credits and Law Changes Not to Miss
This week, I’m sharing a year-end review of past episodes from 2023 that covered new tax laws and legislation so you can be prepared when it comes to your business finances as we approach the tax season and year end.
Join me in this episode to get a recap of any new laws or tax credits that could impact you and your finances in 2024.
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This week, I’m sharing a year-end review of past episodes from 2023 that covered new tax laws and legislation so you can be prepared when it comes to your business finances as we approach the tax season and year end.
Join me in this episode to get a recap of any new laws or tax credits that could impact you and your finances in 2024.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The Corporate Transparency Act 2:22
An update on contribution limits for tax advantaged accounts 4:26
Secure 2.0 Act 5:06
Tax laws and charitable donations 6:55
Medical expense deductions 10:36
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New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
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New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
In today's episode, I want to talk about a new law that goes into effect in January of 2024 and affects small business owners with an LLC: The Corporate Transparency Act.
Join me in this important episode to learn more about this law, why it’s actually a good thing and how you can comply to avoid fines.
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In today's episode, I want to talk about a new law that goes into effect in January of 2024 and affects small business owners with an LLC: The Corporate Transparency Act.
Join me in this important episode to learn more about this law, why it’s actually a good thing and how you can comply to avoid fines.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What is the Corporate Transparency Act and why is it a good thing? 2:25
Who needs to comply with this law 5:09
New York State and their own version of this law 9:22
When to file and how it effects new LLC’s 13:02
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Your Complete Guide to the New Student Loan Forgiveness
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Your Complete Guide to the New Student Loan Forgiveness
In today’s timely bonus episode, I am sharing some information on student loans, the new SAVE program and how this new program can help lower your payments and still lead to student loan forgiveness.
Join me as I give you all the nitty-gritty details about your student loans including who qualifies for the SAVE program and how you can make sure you sign up for it to take advantage.
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In today’s timely bonus episode, I am sharing some information on student loans, the new SAVE program and how this new program can help lower your payments and still lead to student loan forgiveness.
Join me as I give you all the nitty-gritty details about your student loans including who qualifies for the SAVE program and how you can make sure you sign up for it to take advantage.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What’s different about the SAVE program and what does it include? 3:33
Forgiveness of your loan 8:00
Who qualifies for the SAVE program 10:12
What is the Fresh Start program? 18:00
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LLCs & Why You Need to Separate Your Accounts
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LLCs & Why You Need to Separate Your Accounts
Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote about why it’s so important to keep your personal and business bank accounts separate as an entrepreneur. I’m also sharing information about LLC’s vs. a sole proprietorship and if having an LLC really changes anything during tax time.
Join me in this episode to hear why mixing your personal and business accounts can hurt your business and to learn more about whether you should switch to an LLC.
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Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote about why it’s so important to keep your personal and business bank accounts separate as an entrepreneur. I’m also sharing information about LLC’s vs. a sole proprietorship and if having an LLC really changes anything during tax time.
Join me in this episode to hear why mixing your personal and business accounts can hurt your business and to learn more about whether you should switch to an LLC.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
LLC’s and your taxes 1:09
Why your personal and business accounts should be separated 2:19
Can you operate as a sole proprietorship or do you need an LLC? 6:04
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