About Us
We save businesses money, through specialized tax incentives and cost remediation. Our time, our dime. No savings, No fees, No risk!
Did you know hiring five people a year, you can qualify for $12,000.00 in Federal Tax Credits?
Most accountants and CPA's haven't heard of these tax breaks.
Fifteen minutes of your time will save you thousands.
How We Got Started
We at Beat the IRS have partnered with Stryde Savings and Growth Management Group to help the business community become more profitable through specialized tax incentives and cost remediation. No savings, No fees, No risk.
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We spend our time, money and resources to reduce businesses' bottom-line costs and increase cash-flow, through specialized tax incentives. We are a...
Cost Segregation
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R & D Tax Credits
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Hello Steve.
Coming from my experience, the situation goes both ways. I liked a good balance between experienced and new. Example, when I started my first business, it was me for the first six months. I wanted to learn what it took. I had 3 years experience in the industry before becoming an...
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Hello Steve.
Coming from my experience, the situation goes both ways. I liked a good balance between experienced and new. Example, when I started my first business, it was me for the first six months. I wanted to learn what it took. I had 3 years experience in the industry before becoming an owner.
My first hire was a well experienced person, yes it cost a little more money, but I didn't want to have to 'baby sit' a newbie. As time moved on I liked adding newbies because I could train them the way I wanted. Ther is a downside to hiring experienced people, most are set in their ways and don't take well to 'your way'.
In my experience I suggest your knowledge is on par with the experienced person you may hire assuming a W-2 position. The old phrase, "Check you feelings at the door." , doesn't always work.
John
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Hello Richard,
In my world it was sales. Essentially, I gave them a 90 day guarantee, that would turn into a draw against commission. I always let them know at the time of offer, if you can't out-sell the guarantee, then I can't use you and you won't want to live on the guarantee.
So, I would...
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Hello Richard,
In my world it was sales. Essentially, I gave them a 90 day guarantee, that would turn into a draw against commission. I always let them know at the time of offer, if you can't out-sell the guarantee, then I can't use you and you won't want to live on the guarantee.
So, I would hire, teach/show the way we do it, have them work under supervision, then cut them loose to be on their own. If they were doing well, it was only a periodic check in/on with proverbial pat on the back. If not so well, correct/teach some more, if they seemed like they could stick, otherwise it was, 'this isn't working out'.
I am a firm believer in the mantra; How management goes, is how employees will go. One cannot let the 'inmates' run the asylum. Ha! I will say though, top producers always get leeway.
John
Wow! Brutal responses. Some great answers as well;
Kathy Letson and
Gemma Martin to name two.
I am not in your industry, but I work with your industry every day. If you have not heard of, or been using the Fedreral WOTC/worker opportunity tax credit program, I'll be happy to help. This...
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Wow! Brutal responses. Some great answers as well;
Kathy Letson and
Gemma Martin to name two.
I am not in your industry, but I work with your industry every day. If you have not heard of, or been using the Fedreral WOTC/worker opportunity tax credit program, I'll be happy to help. This program can help in several ways.
I helped a F&B owner last week, who hadn't even received an application in over 30 days! For two different positions!
I showed her how she could offer a $500 bonus and pay .75 an hour more and still be ahead at the end of the year. She called me yesterday and said she received 17 applications!
This is a WOTC calculator, it takes 10 seconds to fill out.
https://gmg.me/253029
John
Hello Kathy,
I would always have a Christmas time dinner/bonus event, also always hosted a fourth of July, for all. I had both inside people and outside people and would randomly drop by with hoagies or pizza several times a year. I also would include a gift certificate in a paycheck, here and...
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Hello Kathy,
I would always have a Christmas time dinner/bonus event, also always hosted a fourth of July, for all. I had both inside people and outside people and would randomly drop by with hoagies or pizza several times a year. I also would include a gift certificate in a paycheck, here and there when I thought people went above and beyond. And first and foremost, always complimented them and personally thanked them for working with me.
John
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Great question Mikael.
I've been in sales for most of my life. I have watched many salespeople/technicians/construction people/you name it, do a fantastic job. I literally can count on one hand how many of those people I worked with, dealt with and interacted with, that simply do not ask, "Do...
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Great question Mikael.
I've been in sales for most of my life. I have watched many salespeople/technicians/construction people/you name it, do a fantastic job. I literally can count on one hand how many of those people I worked with, dealt with and interacted with, that simply do not ask, "Do you know someone else who might appreciate my/our services?"
I always preface that question with, "Are you happy with...?" Great, do you know anyone who could....?
Think about this, how many times have we heard the answer, 'he didn't ask', or I wasn't asked...Totally holds true with referrals. Ask.
I always send a hand written thank you after about 30 days. Gives them time to forget about me and bam! There is a thank you card with some sort of gift certificate. Along with a, do you know anybody else...?
John
Being a bar patron, for me, once you get me in the door, treat me as you would want to be treated. I've gone to many establishments and a common theme, especially in 'very' local scenes, I am looked at like I am from Mars.
I get it from a customer stand point, but not from the...
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Being a bar patron, for me, once you get me in the door, treat me as you would want to be treated. I've gone to many establishments and a common theme, especially in 'very' local scenes, I am looked at like I am from Mars.
I get it from a customer stand point, but not from the bartender/waiter/waitress. I find it comical that I am there to spend money and am treated like an outsider from the staff.
Btw, this only happens a couple times a year. Treat me right, I'll be back, just like Arnold said.
It's cheaper to keep the clients you have, than to find new ones...
Good answers here.
Check out Andy Stowers website. I did, I'll be stopping by.
John
Hello Kwasi,
I work with small business owners and no question they face the challenges you mention. I have helped a number of businesses hire new people through the WOTC/worker opportunity tax credit.
Amazingly, I have come across a lot of small businesses lately, that can't even get an...
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Hello Kwasi,
I work with small business owners and no question they face the challenges you mention. I have helped a number of businesses hire new people through the WOTC/worker opportunity tax credit.
Amazingly, I have come across a lot of small businesses lately, that can't even get an applicant through the door. I showed them how to offer a $500 signing bonus, .50 an hour higher wage and still be ahead after the first year. All done with WOTC.
John
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Hello Yael.
Would I work with a life coach if I knew...?
No. I would have to make sure the coach was fit, first. That said, a while back I was working with a client and she was impressed with my product and presentation.
After my presentation, I always mentioned the two charities we worked...
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Hello Yael.
Would I work with a life coach if I knew...?
No. I would have to make sure the coach was fit, first. That said, a while back I was working with a client and she was impressed with my product and presentation.
After my presentation, I always mentioned the two charities we worked with(of course there are so many great charities), St. Jude Children Research Hospital and Veterans Airlift Command.
She stopped me and said, 'wait, a portion of invoice goes to St. Jude?' I replied yes, in fact it does. We have supported St. Jude for over a decade, raising enough money to run St. Jude for an entire day, every year, for over a decade.
She proceeded to let me know my price was slightly higher than a competitor, but she liked that we donated to St. Jude and purchased from me. Turned out she worked with cancer patients.
A good cause can 'close' a sale.
John
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