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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

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If the total cost of running the business is $200,000 (including salary, rent, insurance, etc.), their hourly cost rate (including burden expenses like employer taxes and benefits). These percentages can change based on the scope of work and which consultants are included in the design fee versus paid directly by the client. .

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Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates

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With the fluctuating economy and the recent downgrade of the country’s debt, it remains unclear what the future will hold for the design industry. More firms buying more insurance. Despite the economic downturn, the majority of firms continue of carry some kind of professional liability insurance. Posted by.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Must offer basic health insurance to employees within 180 days of employment. Small Employer Quality Jobs Program (68 O.S. 3901): The Small Employer Quality Jobs Program Allows qualifying small businesses (90 employees or less) to receive up to a 5% cash-back incentive for up to seven years to locate or expand in Oklahoma.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Design Activity Weakness Continues in June

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Employment rates that started declining in spring have continued to do so into the summer. Unemployment, raising energy costs, and economic uncertainty over the government debt ceiling clearly have consumers nervous. Scarlett Consulting. XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With P. Jobs growth sagging as well.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone. The credit is 20% of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability. The minimum tax is $100. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour. EMPLOYER EDUCATION CREDIT: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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Main Street Disaster Relief: This program provides guarantees of up to $500,000 for commercial lines of credit to businesses that need access to cash to improve their damaged property while awaiting insurance proceeds. Loans of higher amounts may be offered to eligible businesses that are at risk of closure or significant employment loss.