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Here is a great article by Turbo Tax for getting financially organized for year-end.

http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/tax-planning-2/five-tips-to-get-in-good-financial-shape-by-the-end-of-the-year-20214/?cid=em_36353_6101_007_2016

We will be attending the SCORE networking event tonight at Shaker Farms Golf Course in Westfield, MA from 5:00 – 8:00.  Come out to say “Hello.”  Mention this posting and receive a 15% discount off your first months service.

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Check out this free webinar on Wednesday on Getting Maximum ROI Using Direct Mail.

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Very inspirational story!

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/254258

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/280947

Are you self-employed or a small business?  Do you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.

Check out this Ultimate Tax Guide to Mileage Deductions in the U.S. by MileIQ.   A great overview of the importance of tracking your mileage if you plan on taking the deduction at tax time.  If you decide to purchase the MileIQ app for automatic tracking and calculation, be sure to see my promo code on the last page and save 20% off your purchase,  ultimate-guide to Mileage Deductions

Are  you up-to-date on your quarterly tax filings?  This article from the SBA Newsletter helps to shed some light on the topic for entrepreneurs.

https://www.sba.gov/blogs/quarterly-taxes-basics?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Do you regularly push yourself beyond your comfort zone or are you bored with your usual routine?  This article gives us some simple suggestions that could help add to your success in all areas of our lives.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/279114

This clears up any possible confusion in determining if they are an independent contractor. Don’t wait until tax time to find out that you have misclassified them. Or worse yet, if they get hurt on the job.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee