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The Pitfalls Of State And Local Taxation For Startup Companies

YoungUpstarts

We only have work-from-home employees outside of our home state; we aren’t subject to tax in other states.”. A company’s physical presence can be measured by employees or contractors working or traveling into a jurisdiction on behalf of the company for more than a de minimis amount of days (e.g., more than two days).

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Be a Benevolent Dictator (And Eight More Lessons For Getting Your Stalled Start-up Off The Ground)

YoungUpstarts

The “benevolent” part means always putting the entity, the employees, and, most importantly, the customer, first. Whether you’re asking an employee to go the extra mile, asking a vendor for a discounted price, or pitching a business concept to an investor, you have to be willing to put yourself out there. Take a chance.

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

Up and Running

And with the rise in remote work during the pandemic, a shift in how businesses think about their employees and hiring practices, and the growing number of people pursuing business ventures online, it will likely keep growing. One of the most important things to consider is whether you’re working with an employee or an independent contractor.

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21 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

Cohen and Greenfield borrowed $4,000 to build their first ice cream business in Vermont in 1978, with a total investment of $12,000. They're also dedicated to giving back to the community and their employees, who each receive three pints of ice cream per day. He puts a high value on his employees, and it pays out handsomely.

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7 Advantages For Being A Socially Responsible Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

A few examples of well-known benefit corporations in the USA include Kickstarter, Etsy in New York, Patagonia in California, and Seventh Generation in Vermont. Employees tend to stay longer with the organization, reducing the costs of recruitment and retraining. It is easier to recruit and retain human capital.

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Reinventing the Office: How to Lose Fat and Increase Productivity at Work

David Teten

Besides the obvious fitness benefits, according to research done by the Vermont Board of Education , exercise is not only healthy for you, but it also increases your productivity. A pedometer is a great motivator and if all your employees are wearing them it sets up healthy competition.” Paul Matthews of OfficeFitness.co.uk

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7 Benefits For Startups Joining The B-Corp Movement

Startup Professionals Musings

Last year, Etsy in New York announced that it had joined the ranks of the now more than 865 companies nationwide as a Certified B Corporation, keeping good company with Patagonia in California and Seventh Generation in Vermont. Employees tend to stay longer with the organization, reducing the costs of recruitment and retraining.

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