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| Your Mileage Rate is Going Up |
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You're not the only one who's noticed that
driving your car costs more when gasoline is
approaching $5 a gallon.
Starting tomorrow, the IRS bumps the standard
mileage rates to 58.5 cents a mile for all
business miles. This is about 16% higher than
the 50.5 cents a mile rate that's been in
effect since January 1st.
The new rate, announced last week, is
approximately 20% higher than the
2007 business mileage rate of 48.5 cents
per mile.
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| Equal Time for Senator McCain |
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Rumors about Senator John McCain have reached
Top 10 status on Snopes, the urban legend
reference site. Finally!
Earlier this year we shared the facts behind
rumors concerning Senators Obama and Clinton.
Obama is still the #1 topic, but McCain
stories have shot up to #4.
"I believe my party has gone astray. I think
the Democratic Party is a fine party, and I
have no problems with it, in their views, and
their philosophy."
— John
McCain?
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| Slow Economy? Your Product is More Valuable! |
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Consumers and other business owners are
looking for ways to stretch their dollars.
Many cannot afford "nice to have"s and are
focused on essentials.
Essentials like your products and services.
Are you selling premium deli meats?
Do your customers know that by
making their lunch with them they save $1,000
a year ---
$4,000 for a family of four -- of the cost of
fast-food
lunches?
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| Is Your Accountant Worth Your Money? |
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Are you satisfied with your current
accountant or CPA? Do they provide you with
the level of service, competence, and
benefits you deserve? If not, your choice of
CPA may be impacting your potential growth
and success
To help you understand what your CPA should
provide, click on the logo to immediately
download your FREE assessment tool THE
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT'S $CORECARD which
specifically outlines the skills,
credentials, competence, and benefits every
professional and business owner should demand
from their CPA.
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Keeping Tabs on Competitors |
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With a good understanding of the competition
facing your business you'll be able to spot
and exploit opportunities as they develop.
Ignoring the competition or letting success
lull you into a false sense of security could
mean nasty surprises further down the road.
We give you 8 points to check into to help
you understand what the competition is up to.
Please also contact us if we can help with
your specific business situation.
Charles R. Sterck, CPA
Managing Director
8 Ways to Track the Competition »
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