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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. Rules vary by jurisdiction, but in general, a sales tax exemption will allow sales tax free purchases for businesses that are registered nonprofits.

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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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How to Get Started with a CRM

Jen Lawrence

Every software sends you a “Welcome/Getting Started” email. Depending on the platform, this can be lead capture forms, questionnaires, custom proposals, schedulers, canned emails, and much more! This is my favorite resource to keep my business legal. Watch the Onboarding Video. Load in Your Current Jobs/Projects.

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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.

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

BMT Office Administration

Post-COVID-19, many employee tracking software programs started popping up, allowing companies to track employee productivity , computer activity, emails, and even individual keystrokes. Screen sharing of an employee’s computer will update managers on an employee’s progress on tasks, emails, and other workflows. Social security number.

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4 Tips For Keeping Important Documents Safe

Practically Perfect PA

Legal certificate agency Simply Certificate say that “key identification documents, such as marriage or birth certificates, can be secured in just a few days if necessary. Its also a reassuring reminder that legal documents you receive aren’t the sole copy – though getting them will incur a cost.

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Snail Mail 101

Clutter Coach

Things you are keeping that you don’t need to: receipts that are not for tax purposes or under-warranty purchases. Files you need to maintain for legal reasons (tax returns, legal documents) are archives and should be kept in a less accessible spot, like the attic or the top shelf in the closet. old catalogs. paid bills*.

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