Work Life

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

But while off-the-books businesses may not be legal, the informal sector represents 50% or more of the economy in many developing countries, and as much as 20% in some developed nations. These often attract criticism. It represents a vast incubator that sustains the poor as they experiment with businesses and learn.

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Insperity

AUGUST 21, 2014

A job description is a legal document, so make sure it is compliant with Title VII regulations that outline nondiscriminatory practices. You think you need a bookkeeper now, but as the business grows, will you ultimately need a controller? This is a good place to start. What will that person do instead? Who will this person report to?

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Insperity

AUGUST 18, 2014

You’ve tried sending letters and emails, making phone calls and maybe even threatening legal action. Need help with your bookkeeping and cash flow forecasting? Have you ever found yourself wondering, “How do I get my customers to pay me on time?” They’ve set their own payment timetable. They’re short of funds – for the short-term.

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Jen Lawrence

APRIL 18, 2019

For instance, an accountant may be better to handle your bookkeeping and taxes rather than searching for a virtual assistant who offers it as a service. A professional virtual assistant will not hesitate to provide the necessary legal documentation to do business with you. Tip #3: Consider how you will work with your assistant.

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Jen Lawrence

APRIL 18, 2019

For instance, an accountant may be better to handle your bookkeeping and taxes rather than searching for a virtual assistant who offers it as a service. A professional virtual assistant will not hesitate to provide the necessary legal documentation to do business with you. Tip #3: Consider how you will work with your assistant.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a business owner, you have many responsibilities, from overseeing daily business operations and marketing and sales campaigns to creating a business plan, financial management and bookkeeping, customer service, and ensuring legal compliance. Some owners will try to handle everything with a small staff.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Duties of Executive Assistants in Family Offices Depending on the family office, a family office executive assistant can play many roles: orchestra conductor, face to the outside world, gatekeeper/traffic cop, schedule coordinator, research analyst, bookkeeper, board assistant/liaison and sometimes confidante and counselor.

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Ruby

MAY 30, 2023

But learning the ropes of the legal profession requires plenty of mundane drudge work. As Above the Law notes, because of online legal service providers, “Many law firms that once did nothing more than prepare documents for clients are finding that there’s less of a need for the services that they provide.” Are you experienced?

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Ruby

JULY 8, 2019

Fundera Lendio SmartBiz EquityNet Accounting and Bookkeeping Unless you’re a CPA, you probably didn’t get into business to work with financial information all day. And if you do do accounting or bookkeeping for a living, you’re probably going to need more than a pencil and paper.

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Ask a Manager

JANUARY 4, 2015

To reach the legal standard for sexual harassment, the behavior must be “severe or pervasive.” I took a job four months ago as a bookkeeper for a small local retail store owned by a family friend. He reached out to me because his bookkeeper of 25 years needed to retire. He was serious and angry. I am male, as is he.

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Attendance Bot

JULY 10, 2024

This can complicate HR bookkeeping. Here’s what to evaluate before finalizing your payroll system: Legal Requirements State laws vary regarding payroll frequencies, with some requiring employees to be paid twice a month on fixed dates. Understanding Semi-Monthly Pay So what is semi monthly payment?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

For example, the Wave Advisors program provides bookkeeping support and one-on-one accounting and payroll coaching. Each company offers free support, but this support varies by hours and by type (phone, video, chat or email). Some even offer additional help for a fee.

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Ask a Manager

APRIL 6, 2023

I’ve always thought that lived experience can be a legitimate qualification for a job like that (especially if you’re in a role like patient outreach, as opposed to something like bookkeeping) … but are organizations even legally allowed to consider that information?

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Ask a Manager

AUGUST 7, 2020

Is this legal? Legal* but absurd. I have some experience with accounting (internships, bookkeeping work at other jobs) and would now be happy to pivot to that kind of work. We can still accrue sick leave and use any previously accrued vacation, but we will not earn any additional vacation hours at this time.

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My father depends on her totally to run the office, dispatch employees, and handle all bookkeeping. I don’t think this is legal. I have a full-time job, so the time I spend there is minimal, but enlightening. He has an office manager who runs the day to day business. with a one-hour lunch. He has another idea.

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Ask a Manager

MAY 5, 2016

It’s illegal for them to retaliate against you for exercising your legally protected right to discuss wages and working conditions with your coworkers, but retaliation can be subtle and difficult to prove. It can be the difference between a reference that’s “fine” and one that’s glowing. . *

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Ask a Manager

APRIL 12, 2017

Because my job gives me significant exposure to bookkeeping and accounting, and because I felt I couldn’t leave a giant mess for someone else to clean up, I agreed to develop a new accounting system and use my institutional memory to reconstruct years of old financial records.

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Ask a Manager

MAY 17, 2016

Is this legal? Yep, it’s legal; they’re allowed to decide they do want certain types of education or don’t want others. I’ve done everything from academic research for a book she was writing to bookkeeping for her business, marketing, and website management. They allow them to apply and be interviewed, but block hires.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Bookkeeping What it is: If you’re a numbers person who enjoys keeping a balanced checkbook, bookkeeping might be a great fit for you. You can also gain a bookkeeping certification through the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers. Education, certifications or experience: Basic math skills are a must.

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Ask a Manager

AUGUST 10, 2021

I was 13, would have turned 14 just in time for hiring me to be legal, and under a mandate from my parents to get a job. The only employees were the owner, his son, and their bookkeeper. One of the librarians asked me, ‘Can you describe any weaknesses you might have?’ ’ No real recovery from that.

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 11, 2021

interview with a former receptionist at a legal brothel. (As an example, I’m a trainer, and there are some organizations in the UK that I work for and I cannot talk about what they do because it’s subject to the Official Secrets Act or because they deal with confidential / personal information about, say, children in care.)”

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