Often, taxpayers choose the standard deduction assuming that itemized deductions and other deductions would be less beneficial. This feeling is even stronger with the new increase in the standard deduction from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, however taxpayers can oftentimes deduct more through other deductions. We are experiencing some of the most significant changes in tax history with The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]

Since 1988, telephones have operated on the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). Before that, phone calls were made using a system jokingly referred to as Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS). Much like POTS, ISDN has become obsolete in the world of technology, although it still remains in many homes and businesses. The 27-year-old system has been replaced by a much more efficient and cost-effective solution, […]

Academic literature is very important to your graduate work. You will want to limit the use of the Web, and instead increase the use of scholarly literature. Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable source for graduate-level work. All of your opinions should be backed-up with academic scholarly peer reviewed articles whether they be in discussions or in papers. Your textbook alone as a source is […]

I remember the good ole days back in the mid 90’s when Telecom was booming! Job orders were plentiful and candidates were climbing over each other. I was fortunate to be assigned as a Telecommunications Recruiter with one of the largest Staffing companies in the world out of college. Telecom wasn’t the sexiest division and line of business for a Recruiter and Staffing Sales Executive […]

rganizations are always on the lookout to cut costs and scale back when they have unfavorable reporting periods. Hiring freezes, and cutbacks in training and traveling tend to be popular and convenient. These costs are tangible and easy to track. These are only marginal to the true savings they could get by removing the ‘invisible taxes’ most organizations are paying without even tracking. Organizations are […]

When your establishment is looking into investing in a reliable and capable phone service, it comes down to two basic options; SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and PRI (Primary Rate Interface). Both are meant to allow your business to make multiple calls over a line. The differences between the two solutions can be found in the way in which both operate and relay data. (SIP) Session […]

Explosion of technology and the information revolution has greatly impacted our healthcare system for the better. Not just at the level of treating diseases, but the fact that a greater number of people are now inside the healthcare network is a testament to the improved and increasing presence of technology. In the not so distant past, people still had to physically be available for consulting […]

For an online consumer, the customer helpline is a number he’d wish not to call – not for any other reason but for the fact that he’s like to have a seamless transition from discovering a product; understanding its features; adding it to the cart; checking out to buy it and then eventually receiving the same. Every customer would wish that however many number of […]

Running a small business is a costly undertaking in terms of time, effort and money. Unfortunately, too many businesses spend too much on their expenses. This eats into your working capital unnecessarily, possibly crimping your flexibility and your ability to take advantage of opportunities as they appear. Let’s look at some expenses for which many owners overpay. Credit card processing: As your business grows, so […]

If you own or run a company, you will more than likely be familiar with a PBX (private branch exchange) phone system. This local phone network allows your workers/employees access to phone calls while sharing a few external company phone lines or numbers. In other words, customers calling your company’s phone number can be quickly routed to the proper agents or branches within your company. […]