"Interestingly, koi, when put in a fish bowl, will only grow up to three inches. When this same fish is placed in a large tank, it will grow to about nine inches long. In a pond koi can reach lengths of eighteen inches. Amazingly, when placed in a lake, koi can grow to three feet long. The metaphor is obvious. You are limited by how you see the world."
-- Vince Poscente

Monday, March 21, 2011

Exit Planning Series Article 3: Independent vs. Employee Status

The Big Question: Independent versus Employee Status

Are you workers independent contractors or employees? This is a compelling question, especially where the Internal Revenue Service is concerned. Every worker claiming status as a non-employee means payroll taxes and social security contributions that won't fall into the IRS's pockets.

Now many states are taking a closer look at the question, too. They are increasingly on the lookout for new sources of state revenue, including workman's compensation and unemployment insurance, both of which can be bypassed when a business uses independent workes.

to read the full article... click here.

And be sure to check out our Next installment in the Exit Planning Strategy series, Article 4: "How to Hold on to Key Employees" this Friday, March 25th.

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Son Isaac on Camel in Tangiers

Son Isaac on Camel in Tangiers
"Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith."-- Margaret Shepard