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Uncle Sam may owe YOU money! Here is How to Claim It. |
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Written by Peggy Maltarich
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 11:55 |
Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $1.3 billion are awaiting nearly 1.4 million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, to collect the money, a return for 2006 must be filed with the IRS no later than Thursday, April 15, 2010.
In Florida there are 101,700 taxpayers who are owed $11,070,900 of refunds that have gone unclaimed. If some of that money is yours, here is how to claim it.
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LOYALTY MANAGEMENT – A BETTER WAY |
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Written by Frank Friend
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 14:39 |
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Part I of a III part series
Question: I operate a local service business. I try to be competitive and do the right thing for my customers but, in spite of my efforts, some choose to leave because of price or other considerations. What must I do to create a lasting bond with my customer?
Answer: Loyalty Management uniquely combines “the right thing to do” with “the profitable thing to do”. It states that a company is more likely to prosper when it forges loyalty based relationships with its customers, investors, suppliers, and employees. The ultimate objective of Loyalty Management is to increase the number of loyal customers.
Compared to satisfied customers, loyal customers stay longer with the company, refer more potential customers, buy more, are more forgiving of mistakes and are less likely to be attracted by a competitor’s offer.
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SCORE Naples Success Story |
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Written by Gray Poehler
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Friday, 08 January 2010 19:20 |
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Ann Porter, Owner of Kitchen Studio of Naples, Inc., pictured in her new showroom located, 3415 Radio Road, Suite 102 in downtown Naples just minutes from the Naples Airport.
Meet Ann Porter, a native of Greensboro, NC, who eventually found her way to sunny Naples, after graduation from Virginia Tech, with a BS degree in Interior Design. She gained exceptional experience designing kitchens and bathrooms in the Northern Virginia/DC area before moving to southwest Florida where she founded Kitchen Studio of Naples, Inc. in 2002. Her specialty is kitchen and bath design and she enjoys creating unique designs for her clients that reflects their individual tastes and personalities.
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Something New is Coming From SCORE in May |
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Written by George Ahearn
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 16:56 |
The New QuickSTART Series is HERE
Your Naples SCORE Chapter has been selected by the National SCORE organization to kick-off a new workshop series using an integrative and interactive approach to developing a business plan and bringing you to a go-no go decision for your business concept.
We will tell you all about it in a new and free Start Up Basics workshop to be held twice in April on the 17th and the 22nd and introduce you to the new QuickSTART Workshop Series. The series will be held in May on four consecutive Saturdays for a cost of $35 each. You get a 25+% discount for attending all four workshops at a total cost of only $100, which we highly recommend.
So register to attend one of the free Start Up Basics workshops in April now and find out all about QuickSTART. Call our office at 239-430-0081 or register on line at: www.scorenaples.org.
Saturday, April 17th at 9:00 – 11:30 AM – The Greater Naples Chamber Bldg.
Thursday, April 22nd at 5:30 – 8:00 PM – Naples Main Library @ 2385 Orange Blossom Dr. |
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DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT |
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Written by Gray Poehler
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Monday, 08 February 2010 21:38 |
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QUESTION: I own a small contracting firm and want to participate in some of the infrastructure projects the Obama administration is funding. Where can I find information on this subject?
Donald W., Golden Gate
ANSWER: Federal, State and local governments offer many business opportunities to small businesses. Selling to the Federal Government can provide significant revenues, and the process is not as complicated as you may think. A good place to start is to visit The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) web site. It will help you understand the basics of selling to the government.
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Your Small Business May Qualify for a New Tax Credit. |
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Written by peggy maltarich
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Tuesday, 19 January 2010 14:53 |
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If you participate in a business as a sole proprietor, shareholder in an S corporation, partner in a Partnership, or member of an LLC, you may qualify for a new Income Tax Credit on your 2009 income tax return even if you did not have W-2 income.
This special tax credit, the "Making Work Pay Credit", offers taxpayers an opportunity to lower their tax bill or increase their refunds this filing season. The credit is claimed on new Schedule M, "Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credits."
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