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

BMT Office Administration

They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes should possess a written-out document retention policy. Such action raises concern about cover-ups.

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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

Success

Buy a house or investment property Expected time: 5-10 years Account types: High-yield savings, brokerage accounts, CDs Whether you’re dreaming of first-time homeownership, a vacation home or investment properties, real estate purchases are one of the most popular long-term financial goals.

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Resilience Stories: After Her Father Was Deported, She Bought and Expanded His New Jersey Restaurant

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Morales was released after 17 days, given a second chance through the DACA policy ( Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ) as well as a green card petition filed by her mother, who gained legal status in 2004 after marrying a U.S. More motivated than ever to succeed, Morales took, in her words, the only possible option.

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Only a quarter of firms say that staff will need to work full time from an office in future

Workplace Insight

The research found a clear divide between different sectors, with business-to-business services firms (such as the finance and legal sectors) more likely to expect remote working. 47 percent anticipate their staff to be mostly in-person, 16 percent expect mostly remote and 8 percent fully remote.

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3 Essential Contracts for Consultants and Coaches

Jen Lawrence

Layer in legal concerns and things start to get really overwhelming. Whether it’s the cost or not knowing where to start, the temptation to skip the legal setup is huge – but it’s also the biggest mistake you could make in your business. Website Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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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 need for company policies. Effective management of electronic records requires an organization to develop specific policies. This information also serves as institutional memory.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

It’s important to pay attention to the business matters at hand along with their legal aspects and personalities, he adds. Create policy for the event that a new innovation stems from the partnership. With each paddleboard purchase, our customers could buy a pair of RAMP skis at a discount price of $149 or a snowboard for $99.

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