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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization In 5 Simple Steps

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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. Friends and neighbors donated money and goods to your cause, and now you want to expand your efforts to include neighboring communities.

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How to Name Your Business

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It’s far less expensive to name a company with a descriptive title and tagline,” Isen says. Is it legally available? Trademark Database at USPTO.gov to see if the name is legally trademarked. We get lots of engagement with Facebook campaigns and click-throughs on Google AdWords as well as email promotions.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Legal consult proves especially helpful in matters involving the organization’s litigation hold policy. Their advice places a legal hold on physical and electronic records that should not be deleted because of potential future use. When constructing your policy, examine legal and regulatory guidelines.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

If someone within the organization needs access to a file you can easily share it within the software system rather than having to take the physical file to them or needing to scan and email it. However, making the switch to electronic record-keeping often isn’t as expensive or cumbersome as small business owners think. eFileCabinet.

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Essential Systems for Entrepreneurs

Jen Lawrence

There’s a lot to consider – legal concerns, tracking financials, and getting all the work done. We go from day-to-day fielding emails, doing our best to stay on top of our task list, and hoping we’re piecing everything together correctly. Email, Calendar, Task Management, Document Management, Password Database.

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Essential Systems for Entrepreneurs

Jen Lawrence

There’s a lot to consider – legal concerns, tracking financials, and getting all the work done. We go from day-to-day fielding emails, doing our best to stay on top of our task list, and hoping we’re piecing everything together correctly. Email, Calendar, Task Management, Document Management, Password Database.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The second action opens up the company to potential legal and regulatory problems. Some types of business records, such as tax forms and legal documents, are relatively easy to spot.