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Managing Time With POSEC

POSEC time management's basic tenet is that for one to be capable of handling things that they may face, one needs to first bring to attention their daily personal responsibilities. This involves proper time management among the other things. The acronym POSEC stands for Prioritizing by Organizing, Streamlining, Economizing and Contributing. The time management system known as POSEC allows one to better organize larger goals... (posted by Ron 2 years 310 days ago.)
Self Employed Tax Tips

The ease of communication permitted by modern technology including the Internet, teleconferencing, and mobile communication has led many professionals to begin working for themselves. Among these empowered self-employed professions are an increasing number of coaches, consultants, contractors, and traditionally agent managed freelance occupations. What may have been independently solicited work to supplement a main income, has now... (posted by Ron 2 years 314 days ago.)
Tax Deductions: Donations and Gifts

In order to pay no more taxes than you have to, it is important for you to understand how tax deductions and credits work in your income tax, no matter how you figure out your taxes, whether you use an accountant, buy and use a software package, or even if you fill out the forms by yourself. The first thing to do is to collect your receipts. You should also try to remember any charitable giving that you may have... (posted by Ron 2 years 319 days ago.)
Time Management Tips - Cut Out Interruptions

Time management is an essential skill that can be applied to all walks of life from the student to the businessman to the retiree; we all have to manage our time whether we like to or not. In the realm of business, effective time management is often as matter of getting rid of interruptions that prevent you from using your time efficiently. In this article I will explain tips and methods by which you can cut... (posted by Ron 2 years 332 days ago.)
Extreme Tax Deductions May Increase Chances of Being Audited

At the IRS, everything is about averages. The standard deduction is the average amount of deductions for your situation. Tax credits are all based on average costs and benefits of having a child or going to college or buying energy efficient appliances. But what you may not know is that the IRS uses averages to determine whom to audit. The IRS database uses statistical analysis to determine... (posted by Ron 2 years 332 days ago.)
Time Management Tips - Touch It Once - Increase Productivity

How often has the following time management fiasco happened to you? You consider working on generating web traffic or finally pounding out an article. You begin the task, but jump ship at the first distraction! Dropping the first task, you dig into the distraction with enthusiasm; attempting to prove you are following the right track. The distraction is probably more fun and less important... (posted by Ron 2 years 333 days ago.)