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Hiring a Freelancer? Here’s What That Means for Your Taxes

Up and Running

Meanwhile, states like Arkansas, Missouri, New Jersey, and Vermont — as well as the District of Columbia — have established their own thresholds. Freelancers and gig workers don’t have the same benefits as traditional employees, but the laws governing the gig economy are changing.

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A Good Answer in a Business Plan Contest

Up and Running

They’re from the University of Arkansas. They’ve already won government approval, they’ve got patents, and their team includes the scientists responsible for the technology, and has an exclusive license from the university. That’s the two of them in the illustration here, Seth Shumate and Stephen Ritterbush.

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What Is the Difference Between Leadership and Management for a Nonprofit?

Board Effect

The former governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee , said: “A leader is the one who can outline the broad vision and the direction, and say here’s where we are going to go, here’s why we need to go there, and here’s how we are going to get there. Board development usually falls under the nominating and governance committee.

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Why Am I Forbidden From Using My iPhone In US Immigration Areas?

Feld Thoughts

Customs and Border Protection in the Toronto airport, I finally got to Little Rock around 4pm, made it to the Startup Arkansas event around 5:30pm, and did two hours of open office hours, a Startup Communities talk , and general Q&A. After having an abysmal travel day yesterday that started off at 5:30am with me being detained By U.S.

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The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps – What America Does Best

Steve Blank

He asked tough questions about why the government not private capital should be doing this. government, American researchers in academia and risk capital can do together. Principal Investigator: Nilanjan Banerjee University of Arkansas. The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps combines the best of what the U.S.

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3 Common Types of Car Accidents in Fayetteville: Can a Lawyer Help?

The Startup Magazine

Additionally, data from the NHTSA reveals that in 2020, there were almost 638 traffic fatalities recorded in Arkansas. In close to 45% of the car crashes in Arkansas, the deceased was said to engage in some kind of the risky traffic behavior like not wearing a seatbelt, alcohol impairment, or speeding. Can a Lawyer Help?

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Does Your Small Business Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

YoungUpstarts

These include Arkansas, Georgia, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. In Texas, workers’ compensation insurance is optional unless the business is a construction company on contract for the government. In a handful of states, if you have three (3) or more employees you must carry workers’ compensation insurance.