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If you’re feeling discouraged and burnt out at work, stop and take a few minutes to breathe and refresh. Read through these motivational quotes. They are destined to recharge your batteries and get you back on the winning track.

About 60 percent of businesses fail in the first five years because owners fail to see things through to the end. The hardest work, longest hours, setbacks, and extreme fatigue occur between the starting line and the finish line. This period puts many entrepreneurs to the test, and sadly most…

More and more businesses have been focusing lately on their reputational risk. Why? The market demands more transparency as social media can either enhance or damage your company’s reputation.

“In January, the IRS issued…an optional safe-harbor method [for] taxpayers [with]… home office deductions. For years, taxpayers and tax practitioners have struggled with the recordkeeping required to claim a deduction for expenses generated by a home office. However, beginning with the 2013 tax year, taxpayers can use the safe-harbor method,…

“The People Report Workforce Index, which measures expected market pressures on restaurant employment, rose nearly four points in the third quarter and neared pre-recession levels.”

“Fees for external audits of financial statements paid by U.S. public and private companies rose in 2012, according to a new survey report. Audit fees paid by 87 public companies averaged $4.5 million in 2012. That represented a 4% increase… [from the] previous fiscal year. Private companies paid an average…

“U.S. shopping centers are moving from fast food to fancy food. It started a few years ago as tired food courts began transforming into slick dining terraces. Now, upscale restaurants are making an appearance.”

These days travelers are finding it harder to stick to their budget. It’s not just the airfare, hotels, and car rentals. Consumers are finding extra taxes and added fees they didn’t plan for. “States, counties and cities continue to weigh taxes and surcharges aimed specifically at travelers.” Here’s a list…

“C corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, professional corporations, and nonprofit organizations all may be questioned by the IRS regarding profits, losses, and even whether the activity is a business or a hobby. For an activity to be considered a business, it must be engaged in for profit.…

“The ‘drastically reduced cost’ and increased power of analytics are driving efforts to track down companies that seem to be doing a whole lot better than everyone else.”