5 Leasing and Maintenance Services to Streamline Property Management
Leasing a unit can be cumbersome, often entailing many tedious steps from start to signing. The same can occur with maintenance requests, in response to which residents have come to expect on-demand service. The following new and noteworthy software platforms, dashboards, and mobile apps are designed to give residents instant and seamless communication with community […]
Property Investment Strategies To Consider In 2021
As 2021 kicks off, there are still various unknowns going on in the world. You might be wondering what rental investing, and specifically your rental investing strategy, is going to look like this year. Since last year took many unexpected turns, it can be frustrating to reflect on all of the things you were unable […]
Using Technology to Create a Contactless Self-Storage Customer Experience
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, self-storage operators have been forced to rethink their business strategies. Technology, which was already becoming a core industry asset and market differentiator, is rapidly becoming an essential component of any resilient business. It’s more important than ever for facility operators to ensure they’re providing a safe, sustainable experience […]
Analytics Cut Maintenance Costs
The cost associated with unplanned downtime is a problem faced by companies across multiple sectors. According to market-data specialist Statista, New York, NY (statista.com), in 2020, 25% of respondents globally reported the average hourly downtime cost of their servers was between $301,000 and $400,000. This is a large price to pay for inefficiency, especially when there […]
2021 Manufacturing Industry Trends: The Future is Here with Industry 5.0
We all agree, 2020 was unlike any other year in recent history, with US manufacturing feeling the impact. The pandemic forced shutdowns, supply chain shortages and in many cases decreased demand due to economic uncertainty. But the pandemic has also increased collaboration between humans and smart systems and sped up the move from Industry 4.0 […]
State Income Tax and PPP Loans: Don’t Assume Conformity
In the wake of the pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 have provided immediate assistance to the American workforce. While these bills have delivered direct economic assistance to small businesses nationwide, some business owners have been left perplexed regarding the […]
Recruiting During the Pandemic
When candidates ask us how potential employers responded to the pandemic, safety and leadership practices seem to be the main drivers for these inquiries. Manufacturers were among the first to have their employees return to work and have successfully focused on safety and collaboration, as well as regulators. GNS North America, a leading Tier One […]
Automating ‘high level’ healthcare tasks can create high value savings
With the recent influx of data across the healthcare industry, the time to fully implement artificial intelligence and machine learning is now, according to Brandon Sim, the chief technology officer and chief operating officer at ApolloMed, a tech-powered healthcare management company. “Especially because recent CMS regulations are going to force electronic health record companies to […]
Providing optimal IT support for remote employees
Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become common across many industries. Although some businesses may soon reopen their offices and facilities as employees get vaccinated, telecommuting is expected to remain a valued, widely offered employment arrangement. For business owners, this means that providing optimal IT support to remote employees will remain mission critical. When tackling this challenge: 1) Survey remote workers about their IT experiences, 2) Invest in ongoing training for support staff, 3) As necessary, upgrade the systems and software you use to enable remote work, and 4) Ensure remote employees know how to telecommute safely. Contact us for more info.
Who qualifies for “head of household” tax filing status?
When you file your tax return, you must check one of the following filing statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er). Who qualifies to file as a head of household, which is more favorable than single? To qualify, you must maintain a household, which for more than half the year, is the principal home of a “qualifying child” or other relative of yours whom you can claim as a dependent (unless you only qualify due to the multiple support rules). You’re considered to “maintain a household” if you live in the home for the tax year and pay over half the cost of running it. We can answer any questions you have about your situation.
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