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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization In 5 Simple Steps

Success

Donors asked if they can deduct the cost of the donated items on their tax return, and a few people suggested you make your project legal by filing for nonprofit status. Will the secretary be able to keep track of the records and filings? Estimated budget: An estimated budget is also essential for any new business.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

Keeping track of paperwork can be a challenge, It’s easy to misplace a file or even spill coffee on a document on your desk. If your desk is still cluttered with paper files or documents, it’s probably time to consider switching to electronic records management (ERM). Better file retention compliance. Saving time.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

HR service providers will have well-crafted, legally tested policy recommendations that can be customized for your business. HROs like Bambee and Zenefits offer budget-friendly packages with HR expert advisory services available. Plus, it may be legally required depending on how many employees you currently have.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

Legal issues and concerns over webcam surveillance. It states that employers have the legal right to monitor employees’ verbal and written communications for any business purpose. Time tracking and file tracking. Another way to monitor remote employees is to use time tracking or file tracking software.

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No Budget for Training? Do It Yourself

Administrative Arts

Usually, they’re getting bogged down with a few tasks in a particular software – they can’t fix footers in Microsoft Word or rearrange pages in an Adobe.pdf file. Even without training programs or budgets for traditional or online classes, there are still ways to learn the tips and tricks you need to become more efficient.

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Should City Governments and other Businesses look to Virtual Services to Save Money?

Tips From T. Marie

It’s a rare occurrence when reading an article about a city budget makes me sad, but it happened just a few moments ago. And don’t use filing as an excuse to ‘need’ an in-office worker, if you haven’t moved to an electronic files system it’s high time you did.

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Contemplating an office relocation

Practically Perfect PA

Examine and challenge current practices in terms of density standards, private offices, under-utilised meeting areas, together with the quantity, format and location of filing and stored materials. Take early advice on budgets that should be allowed for different areas that may be under consideration. Office relocation is expensive.

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