On February 19, 2010

If a contractor is in another country do I still need a 1099?

If I hire a contractor in another country and he is not in the USA, then do I have to have a 1099?

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On February 18, 2010

Who’s Linking to Your Web Site – and What Does That Say About You to Google

The right kind of links can bring a major payoff, while a wrong turn could get you penalized.No tags for this post.

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On February 18, 2010

American Eagle May Fly Higher Without Martin + Osa

Many youth-apparel brands have tried -- and failed -- to create spin-offs aimed at holding onto their customers as they age. Now, speculation is that American Eagle Outfitters' chain of 28 Martin + Osa stores, aimed at 28- to 40-year

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On February 18, 2010

Tina Brown Thinks E-Books Are Hot, Hot, Hot — But Traditional Publishers Need to Be Cool

Tina Brown steps out with an e-book first strategy that publishers would do well not to emulate -- at least not yet.

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On February 18, 2010

Thursday Links: Cracking Down on the Independent Contractor Tax Dodge

President Obama's proposed budget suggests tough times ahead for employers who misclassify independent contractors, Courtney Rubin reports on Inc.

Has the Great Recession ended? Dane Stangler, writing on the Kauffman Foundation's Growthology blog, takes a look.

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On February 18, 2010

Tiger Woods Takes Petty Revenge on Accenture for Dropping His Sponsorship Contract

Tiger Woods' press conference, scheduled for Friday -- he is expected to apologize for cheating on his wife with a series of lower-rung porn stars, waitresses and prostitutes -- is being interpreted as Woods' revenge on Accenture for the consultancy

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On February 18, 2010

Ad Agency MDC Partners Is for Sale, Deutsche Bank Says — Let the Bidding Begin

MDC Partners (MDCA), the ad agency holding company that owns Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners, could be sold to either Havas or Dentsu if the price is right, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Matthew Chesler.<div

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On February 18, 2010

Worth Your Time This Week

Useful and/or intriguing ideas we've come across this week, plus the occasional worthwhile distraction.

The enormous costs of joblessness
The Atlantic's Don Peck lays out the likely consequences of sustained unemployment on the prospects of the…

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On February 18, 2010

Billions and Billions Served – One At a Time

When I am having a bad day or having a hard time holding onto faith in the vision that guides our small business, my partner reminds me that Ray Kroc (who built McDonald’s into the most successful fast food operation…

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On February 18, 2010

Apple’s E-Book Pricing Flip: Chaotic or Cunning?

Apple's role as the book publishing industry's white knight may be over even before it has begun. Cupertino may not be willing to allow publishers as much leeway in setting their own e-book prices as previously thought,

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