CONNECTIONS

How about this? Third issue and still going strong. Not that there was ever a doubt. Connections is fast developing an avid following. And just so we’re clear, Connections contributors are not names I pick out of a hat…or off one of those common-domain “cluster” websites with endless files of generic [...]

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– Ed Rohn, Mortgage Loan Consultant
If you’ve been waiting for the absolute right time to sell your house, you missed it. News to you, right? Of course it’s no big secret that the best thing to be said about the current state of the residential real estate market is that it’s [...]

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Hutt Bush, Founder
Coaching For Results®, Inc
In wishing you a year filled with new opportunities, we’d like to share a list we came across on the internet; a list of simple – yet powerful – things you can do to improve your life. For a brighter and more balanced year, implement them whenever [...]

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– Dr. Rob Veis, Dentist, Lecturer and
CEO, Appliance Therapy Group
The National Youth Sports Foundation cites dental injuries as the most common type of orofacial injury sustained during participation in sports. They estimate that more than millions upon millions of teeth will be knocked out in sporting activities this year.
Those who have teeth knocked out and [...]

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–Vinh Bui, WebMaster
Part Two: Design, Style and Content
In the last issue of Connections we introduced Step One of your successful SEO strategy: keyword research. Step Two? Taking those high traffic, high power keywords that you’ve found (via research and creativity) and plugging them into your website’s design and content.
Editing and Review : Diversity is your [...]

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– Cindy Mann, children’s author & Kindergarten teacher
Question: Are we well on our way to becoming a society without manners? Are our children being brought up to believe that the universe actually does revolve around them? Are manners deteriorating with each new generation?
Answer: From a teacher’s perspective, YES.
Put the Brakes On
“Please” and “thank you” are [...]

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– Deborah A. Morgan, CPA
OK. Time to get organized. You should receive all 1099 forms by January 31st or shortly thereafter. What do you need to have when you visit your taxman? Here are some basics…
Essential “Bring-Withs”
Your W2
Last years return statement (if your accountant doesn’t already have it)
A 1099 INT form
1099 DIV form
1099B [...]

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