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Continue ReadingPotential Issues with the JOBS Act
The Jumpstart Our Businesses Act sounds great in theory. However, many accountants are concerned about the looser regulations in the bill. This may …
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Would you like a side of salmonella with that sprinkle of pepper? The USDA recently released reports that high levels of salmonella have been found in …
Continue ReadingCan Your Social Media Network Affect Your Credit Score? Not Likely...
You may have heard recently that some lending companies look at an individual’s social media contacts to help determine their credit score. …
Continue ReadingModern Techniques in Fighting Forest Fires
Can lighting a fire actually prevent a fire from spreading? Learn about some of the modern fire-fighting techniques that were recently used in …
Continue ReadingWhat Does the Average Online Learner Look Like? Studies Show Women in their 30's Benefit Most from Online Education
Online learning provides more than just an education. It gives men and women of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to better their lives and …
Continue ReadingCreating Web Apps with MS Access 2013: What You Need to Know Before Getting Started
Microsoft introduces the ability to create and deploy web applications using Microsoft Access 2013. What are web apps and what can you do with them? …
Continue ReadingSetting Up Your First Web App with Access 2013: Tutorial
In the last article I described Microsoft Access’s new Web Application support and the steps you need to take before you start building out your …
Continue ReadingFlexible Hours, Coworking & Shared Work Environments Increasing in Popularity
Along with the rise of more flexible work hours, some entrepreneurs and start-ups are participating in shared work environments or coworking. These …
Continue ReadingWorking with PDFs in MS Word 2013: Opening, Editing & Saving
One of the great new features in Word 2013 is the ability to work with PDFs. Not only can you create PDFs from your Word documents, but you can now …
Continue ReadingBring Your Own Device (BYOD): Security Risks & Complications
Employees using their own devices for work-related purposes could be a positive thing for both employers and workers. However, there are a number of …
Continue ReadingUsing Microsoft Skydrive in Office 2013: A Quick Guide
Microsoft SkyDrive has – in various incarnations - been around since 2007. However, with the introduction of Microsoft Office 2013, it’s never been …
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