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Preventing tax overbites. “The Ten Most Expensive Tax Mistakes…that cost Dentists Thousands”, written and offered free by Millbury–based Accountant Paul Dion.

May 15, 2014 // by admin

MILLBURY, MA…

When it comes to holes, dentists typically know what to do: drill and fill. When it comes to loopholes—specifically tax loopholes that are available to all small business owners, many dentists aren’t quite as informed. In his new book “The Ten Most Expensive Tax Mistakes…that cost Dentists Thousands”, Millbury, MA-based accountant Paul Dion CPA demonstrates how many of these “loopholes” are excellent tax strategies for dentists and self-employed individuals—if you know how to implement them and then make them audit-proof.

“Before a dentist does any work on a patient, they look around, probe and then take x-rays so they can form a plan to treat a patient and then perform the treatment.

Optimizing tax opportunities for small business owners like dentists is very similar. It’s all about diagnosis and treatment,” said Dion.

Some of the topics covered by The Ten Most Expensive Tax Mistakes… include discussion of the right benefits for you and your employees; taking advantage of all the legitimate deductions, credits, loopholes and strategies the Tax Code offers; and selecting the right retirement plan for your future.

Dion, with three decades of experience providing tax and business advice, noted, “Many dentists, in fact probably most, are doctors first, business owners second. And thank goodness for that. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be equally adept at business, too.

My book covers some very basic tax strategies that can benefits dentists and small business owners of any kind. It’s a worthwhile read and a great starting point to taking control of your financial future.”

In addition to his publishing efforts, Dion often speaks to associations and groups, as well as other small business networking groups, regarding these tax strategies. To book Dion as a speaker, call (508) 853-3292.

CTC published “The Ten Most Expensive Tax Mistakes…”. The book is available to individuals and business owners for free, although there is a $4 cost of shipping the 76-page book.

ABOUT PAUL DION, CPA

Beyond simple “bean counting”, Paul Dion, CPA and associates work side by side and speak in common English to help clients fully understand their tax situation and take proactive steps to pay the least amount of tax legally allowed while minimizing the risk of an audit. Clients save money and sleep well as night.

Business services include small business accounting, payroll, cash flow management, strategic business planning, new business formation, internet controls, QuickBooks, part-time CFO, bank financing, succession planning and non-profit organization direction.

For a free book, more information or a complimentary consultation, please visit www.PaulDionCPA.com or contact Paul Dion CPA, via Info@PaulDionCPA.com or (508) 853-3292. Offices are conveniently located at 22 West Street, #6, (Felter’s Mill), Millbury, MA 01527.

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Voice4Nations’ Ice Cream Challenge Raises Money For Clean Water

May 14, 2014 // by admin

Voice4Nations.org, the non-profit outreach of virtual phone service company, VoiceNation, has kicked off their new Ice Cream Challenge Campaign, the “Summer Freeze”, which encourages folks to donate their ice cream money to help raise funds for clean water in developing nations.

According to the International Dairy Foods Association, Americans spend tens of billions of dollars a year on ice cream. For the amount the average American household spends on ice cream every month, that same amount could provide clean drinking water for a year to someone without it.

Through Voice4Nations’ new summer giving campaign, individuals and families can contribute to the Ice Cream Challenge, “Summer Freeze” Campaign on charity: water.org, in an effort to help save lives and rid diseases in developing nations.

So far this year, Voice4Nations has raised over $1100, which will provide clean water for at least 55 people.

According to Jay Reeder, Voice4Nations’ Executive Director, “Essentially, the ice cream money in your pocket can help eliminate the majority of the world’s illnesses. Clean water is a basic necessity for healthy living and we challenge you to join us in this worthy cause.”

To show your support and accept the Ice Cream Challenge, “Summer Freeze”, visit http://voice4nations.org/get-involved.

About Voice4Nations

Voice4Nations, the non-profit outreach of VoiceNation, acts as a voice for the nations – a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves, like the 50 percent of all children who live in poverty. Voice4Nations’ goal is to create awareness, encourage people to make a difference, and connect them with successful organizations where they can make a contribution directly funding the need.

A new generation of Voice4Nations.org has been launched to address the organization’s three key initiatives: bullying prevention, the global water crisis, and homelessness.

To learn more about Voice4Nations, visit http://voice4nations.org/

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Donna L. Marchand, CPA Joins Damon & Associates CPA

May 14, 2014 // by admin

Damon & Associates, Inc. a leading accounting, tax and wealth advisory firm on the South Shore, recently appointed Donna L. Marchand, CPA as a Senior Associate.

In her new role, Ms. Marchand will be responsible for corporate accounting, corporate and individual tax return preparation, and financial statement preparation.

Prior to joining Damon & Associates, Inc., Ms. Marchand worked as a Senior Associate at Burke and Associates, CPAs, Inc. for two years. Ms. Marchand graduated with a Master of Science in Accountancy with distinction from Bridgewater State University and passed the CPA exam in February 2014. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education with an Undergraduate in Elementary Education and previously was a teacher for 11 years.

Ms. Marchand is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). She is a resident of Hingham.

About Damon & Associates, Inc.

For more than two decades, Damon & Associates’ principal, Michael Damon CPA has been providing professional accounting, tax and wealth advisory services to businesses and high net-worth individuals throughout Massachusetts. With a team of six and plans for additional staff, Damon & Associates continues to provide the highest level of service to closely held businesses, their owners and individuals at their new Pembroke firm.

Damon & Associates’ professional accounting and business services include accounting and audit services, tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping and business development services. The firm’s typical business client has sales ranging from $1M to $30M. They also represent individuals seeking a high degree of consulting services in addition to annual tax preparation.

Damon & Associates is located at 300 Oak Street, Suite 220 in Pembroke, MA. For more information, contact (781) 924-5684 or visit http://www.damoncpa.com.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.’s offices in Auburn and South Hadley continue growth in 2014

May 13, 2014 // by admin

picture of George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resources Associates — George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resources Associates

AUBURN, MA, SOUTH HADLEY, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care (AFC). To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services, Nonotuck recently added Laurie Nicol to its South Hadley staff and Craig Manning, Luanne Courtney and Carmen Paredes-Restrepo to its staff at its offices in Auburn, Massachusetts.

Laurie Nicol is an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s South Hadley office. Receiving her nursing degree from Holyoke Community College, she previously worked at the Holyoke Rehabilitation Center and in the Williston-Northampton School. Nicol lives in Easthampton with her husband of 22 years and two daughters who attend college.

Craig Manning, an AFC Care Manager in Nonotuck’s Auburn office, comes to the company after previously working as a case manager at Seven Hills Family Services in Worcester. He also worked for many years as a caseworker in the RFK Lancaster School Children Action Corp. Manning has also been a substitute teacher in the Leominster school system. He lives with his wife in Worcester.

Luanne Courtney, an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s Auburn office, has more than three decades of experience as a nurse. Her work experience includes such public and private sector organizations as the United States Navy in Bethesda, Maryland, Washington (DC) Adventist Hospital, Seven Hills Family Services in Worcester and Pleasantries Adult Day and Consulting Services in Marlborough, MA. Courtney resides in Northborough, MA.

Carmen Paredes-Restrepo, an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s Auburn office, holds a bachelor’s degree from Javeriana University in Bogota, Columbia and received her nursing degree in 2012 at Massachusetts Bay Community College. Her past employment includes St. Patrick’s Manor Rehabilitation Center in Framingham and Fresenius Medical Care/Blackstone Valley Dialysis in Milford. Paredes-Restrepo resides in Framingham, MA.

“We are always looking to add the highest caliber of caregivers to our staff. Laurie, Craig, Luanne and Carmen all fit that description and we are delighted to have them on board,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104.

Caregiving with Love – Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care. Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care. If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Artwork Bearing a second look. Action Bearing hosts wall mural/ad campaign at 201 Brighton Avenue headquarters

May 13, 2014 // by admin

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…

To Action Bearing President Steve Katz, a ball bearing that can help take a train from Boston to Washington DC in under three hours is a work of art. But the second generation owner is well aware that the exterior of the location where that bearing came from, Action Bearing headquarters at 201 Brighton Avenue in Brighton, MA, is not. So when Katz was approached by Converse about using the exterior of his building for a mural/ad for the shoe company, he welcomed the idea.

“I’ve always said, you can’t shine a sneaker. But I have to commend this particular sneaker company, Converse, for turning a pretty drab space into a work of art,” said Katz.

The wall mural/ad covers two sides of Action Bearing’s building at 201 Brighton Avenue. Converse chose Action Bearing’s location based on the high volume of foot traffic on the street and the younger demographic in this urban area.

So far, the campaign seems to be a success with Action Bearing staff as it’s been with Brighton Avenue passerbys.

“We’ve been in business since 1957 and the exterior of our building probably hasn’t changed a whole lot since then. So our staff has definitely enjoyed the new look, as have our customers,” said Katz.

While the company has been compensated for use of the building, Katz would like a little something extra when the one-year agreement expires.

“If Converse wishes to renew, it would be kind of nice if they would throw a pair of Chuck Taylors for me and my staff. It’s been a while since I wore a pair of those,” said Katz.

The Action Bearing Difference

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Action Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Action Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Action Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with more than three million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Action Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Action Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@actionbearing.com or visit www.actionbearing.com.

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Social Media and Your Brand panel discussion sponsored by New England Franchise Association (NEFA) on June 10.

May 12, 2014 // by admin

How do you create a lasting relationship with your customer? Entice some give and take about the customer experience? Maintain the spark of the brand?

“Social Media and Your Brand” is the topic of the next New England Franchise Association (NEFA) event set for Tuesday, June 10, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. In addition to the panel discussion, the event will include an initial hour of open networking and a Mexican buffet dinner.

The panel discussion will be held at the Margaritas, 725 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $59 for franchisors/franchisees and $79 for suppliers. Seating is limited to 30 and preference will be given to franchisors/franchisees.

Social media expert panelists will include Lew Sabbag, Business Plus One; Abbie McGilvery, Portland, Maine Chamber of Commerce; Ralph Burns, Antares Enterprises; and David DeBlasio, DeBlasio New Media Marketing. Bruce Wildes of LMC Group will moderate the panel.

ABOUT NEFA

New England Franchise Association (NEFA) is the trade organization for franchisors and franchisees in the region. The mission of NEFA is to bring franchise executives, franchisees and suppliers together to share ideas for success.

Franchising more than ever before, has an unprecedented opportunity to make a major positive impact on the future New England economy. In a 2001-05 study conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) found that in New England over 875,000 jobs are a result of franchising, the total output is over 100 billion dollars a year, and there are over 35,000 franchise establishments in the six New England states.

EVENT INFO

Space is limited. For more information and to reserve a seat for this event, please visit the New England Franchise Association via the organization’s website www.NEFranchise.org or email to info@NEFranchise.org.

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Jennifer N. Phinney Joins Damon & Associates CPA

May 9, 2014 // by admin

Damon & Associates, Inc., a leading accounting, tax and wealth advisory firm on the South Shore, has recently hired Jennifer N. Phinney, a resident of Pembroke, as an Administrative Assistant.

Ms. Phinney will be responsible for day-to-day administrative duties, which include managing calendars, planning and coordinating meetings as well as assisting with general client needs and inquiries. Prior to joining Damon & Associates, Inc., Ms. Phinney worked for Hokanson Insurance Agency as a COBRA Administrator.

About Damon & Associates, Inc.

Damon & Associates is located at 300 Oak Street, Suite 220 in Pembroke, MA. For more information, contact (781) 924-5684 or visit http://www.damoncpa.com.

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Go Native with Native Advertising. Marketing roundtable sponsored by South Shore Ad Club on Wednesday, June 11.

May 9, 2014 // by admin

The newest advertising buzz is all about “Native Advertising” – well written and useful content that engages customers, creates a brand relationship and enhances Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The South Shore Ad Club is sponsoring a Native Advertising event as part of the organization’s Marketing Roundtable series to outline methods and channels that help establish and maintain your customer base.

The hands-on event will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the training room of ACTSmart, 70 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 1225, Pembroke, MA 02359. Registration and networking will begin at 7:30 a.m. and run to 8 a.m. A full breakfast menu will be included. Cost of the event is $19 for members of the South Shore Ad Club and $29 for non-members. To RSVP, visit www.SouthShoreAdClub.com.

Speakers will include Ralph Burns of Antares Enterprises based in Sagamore Beach, MA, Roland Lacey of Media Right Technologies located in Hanover, MA; David DeBlasio of DeBlasio New Media Marketing in Canton, MA. Steve Dubin of PR Works in Kingston, MA will moderate the panel. The three Native Content experts have been managing Internet rankings since the launch of the Internet.

About The South Shore Ad Club

The South Shore Ad Club is a non-profit organization committed to the personal and professional development of communications professionals located south of Boston. It is the club’s mission to improve, strengthen and advance career goals through learning and networking opportunities; and to serve as a resource for local and Boston-area businesses requiring marketing, advertising, public relations and/or communications services.

To RSVP, visit www.SouthShoreAdClub.com.

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Virtual Phone Service Provider VoiceNation Launches New Website

May 8, 2014 // by admin

VoiceNation, a leading provider of live answering, professional voicemail and virtual PBX services to businesses of all sizes, has recently launched a new generation of their website, VoiceNation.com. The new site unifies VoiceNation’s online presence through brand consistency and has an eye-catching modern, clean look.

Designed with the consumer in mind, visitors to the site will enjoy a number of improvements including easier navigation with multi-level menus and a sleeker visual design, which gets users to the content faster. It is now easier than ever to contact a salesperson via VoiceNation’s highly visible click, chat or call options.

VoiceNation’s new site has a responsive design that is optimized for all devices and flexes to fit a user’s device with lightning-fast page load times.

“Site visitors can learn about our services, place their order online and have their virtual phone service up and running in minutes,” noted Jay Reeder, the company’s president.

He continued, “The new site’s future-ready architecture will allow us to expand more rapidly than our previous site did. Overall, we’re very pleased with the end result.”

And with the addition of creative web videos, all produced in-house, users get an inside look at the company’s unique products, services, culture, and desire to give back.

The website development team included: Jay Reeder; Graham Taylor, Vice President; Amanda Ellis, Executive Assistant; Eric Schurke, Director of Operations; Josh Merriam, Web & Graphic Designer; Ashley Pardue, Marketing Director, and Joyce Wilmont, Technical Developer.

About VoiceNation

VoiceNation is a leading virtual PBX, voicemail, and innovative live answering service provider. Named “Top Provider in Industry” by PC World, the company’s cloud-based virtual phone services offer all the features of a physical PBX at a fraction of the cost or complexity of traditional technology. VoiceNation enables businesses of all sizes to compete in the marketplace as a Fortune 500 company on a small business budget with 24-hour presence management.

Founded in 2002, VoiceNation is a privately-held company that serves more than 50,000 customers including Comedy Central, Delta, Dunkin’ Donuts, Rolls Royce, and StateFarm. The company also provides qualified non-profit, tax-exempt charities with access to voicemail, faxmail and other specialized communication services at reduced cost through their Care2Call outreach program.

To learn more about VoiceNation, visit http://www.voicenation.com/.

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