40 of the Best Websites of Non-Profit Organizations Budget limitations are common with non-profit and charitable organizations. As a result, organizations often compromise on the need for an effective and attractive website. However, the websites shown here represent some of the most well-designed websites of non-profits. These organizations prove that non-profits can have great websites, and we hope it serves as inspiration for your own work. Those organizations that put a priority on the website can have see benefits like increased donations, better involvement from members and supporters, increased visibility and awareness for their cause, and improved promotion for organization events. Looking for hosting?
14 Ways to Accept Mobile Payments Looking to convert your tablet into a point-of-sale (POS) system for your business? Need a way to accept credit cards on your smartphone? There are dozens of services out there for those in need of simple, mobile solutions for business. Here are 27 mobile payment options for those looking to boost sales and build business with mobile solutions. Apple Pay Apple's new mobile wallet lets customers pay for purchases using their iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. Apple Pay uses near field communication (NFC) technology, so you'll need a POS system that supports the NFC chip. Flint Mobile You don't need a credit card reader to accept credit cards — just use your smartphone's camera. As a mobile management tool, Flint Mobile can also send invoices for online bill payment, handle cash and checks and manage customized coupons with Apple Passbook integration. The Flint Mobile app is free to download. Square If you're looking for a no-frills approach to mobile credit card processing, then check out Square.
Top Seven Growth Areas for CPAs : CPA Trendlines Article can be found at And four questions to seize the “high-leverage” opportunities. After spending the last six months with CPAs all across the U.S., Maryland CPA association CEO Tom Hood has a thought or two on where accountants can find new opportunities. Hood In fact, he has seven: ValuationForensics and fraudGovernmentalInternational (IFRS and tax)Health careGreen / sustainabilityXBRL After gathering your own list, Hood says the next step is to assess which options are what he calls “high-leverage opportunities.” What’s a “high-leverage opportunity?” Are they a source of passion for us? The whole system is part of Hood’s I2A: Insights to Action, an increasingly popular strategic planning process and leadership development program for the profession. “The two things all of the greatest management thinkers seem to agree on is that we must build on our strengths and focus on opportunities,” Hood says. Via CPA Success.
Federal EIN Application - Federal Employer Identification Number Filing Made Easy Online Instantly Federal Tax ID (EIN/TIN) Filing Made Easy Online Instantly Simply follow the easy step by step directions and we will process and obtain your EIN from the federal government on your behalf and email it to you ready to print and use immediately. Our EIN application has been designed to make the online application process quick and easy taking under 5 minutes. The application requires only basic personal and/or corporate knowledge to complete, however, if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Disclaimer: The information provided in this site is not legal advice, but general information on legal issues commonly encountered. EIN Application Site Map How new UK spouse visa rules turned me into an Englishman in exile | Richard Fabb Think of exiles in modern history, and you think of people forced to live away from where? Castro’s Cuba? Franco’s Spain? Apartheid South Africa? Today marks the first anniversary of draconian changes introduced by the British government to visas for foreign spouses brought in by home secretary Theresa May. The changes are barring thousands of British expats around the world from going home. What’s proved to be the most iniquitous change, and gained most attention, is the new financial hurdle – though that alone is not the main problem for me. What is ultimately leaving me exiled is the extension of the probationary period. The long probationary period is meant to make it harder for sham marriages to last, and to be a period in which the applicant can assimilate into society. In their zeal to keep people out, May and her colleagues show no understanding of the emotional and logistical complexity that international relationships face.
Five Questions to Ask Clients Today : CPA Trendlines Make checking a client’s pulse part of your everyday habit. by Rick Telberg Busy season may be hectic and the hours may be long, but if you’re not making time to get to know your clients better, then you’re missing an opportunity that may not come again for another year. By then, a competitor may […] Already a PRO Member? Click Here to Login & Continue Reading → Choose a one-time Daypass, or a Monthly or Annual plan with a 7-day, no-risk free trial. Instant sitewide access for 24 hours Choose $12.99 Daypass Go PRO now with a 24-hour Daypass (one-time charge) 7-day, no-risk free trial then billed to your credit card monthly. Choose $24.97 monthly Regular monthly rate: $29.97. Free bonus gifts then billed to your credit card annually.
Guide to the Nonprofit Organisations (NPO) Act Background Generally, it is acknowledged that organised citizenry or civil society is essential for democracy and development. The common characteristic of the vast array of organisations which make up civil society is that they are private organisations, that is, they do not form part of government. Broadly speaking, civil society organisations can be categorised into: organisations set up for the personal profit or gain of their members, that is for commercial purposes. Sometimes these organisations are called for-profit organisations; and organisations that are not set up primarily for the personal gain or profit of their members but rather to advance the public interest or some common interest of their members. From a constitutional perspective, the new South African constitution guarantees everyone the right to freedom of association. This booklet is part of a series of booklets which focus on the laws which are relevant to NPOs. Introduction Objects of the Act Registration of NPOs.
Research By Rebecca Hill Research Fortnight Kudos, an online service set up by publishing consultant Melinda Kenneway and two colleagues, aims to help researchers get their work noticed in an increasingly competitive environment. “The Kudos idea acknowledges that publication is still the heartbeat of research; it’s what people are judged on,” Kenneway says. “We’re in a world where the range of metrics available will grow significantly and researchers must make sure their articles are as widely read as possible.” She says that when the team spoke to researchers about making the most of their papers, it found some to be “very savvy”, whereas others “didn’t have a clue”. Both the Royal Society of Chemistry and publisher Taylor & Francis are backing Kudos’s beta phase, in which the online tools will be developed. “Our platform is good at the moment, but we want to know how to improve it and help authors improve their impact and amplify their voice,” Russell says. « back
Check out this link (via Chief executives across diverse industries are intending to upgrade their internal audit departments, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Brian Brown, leader in internal audit services at the firm said: “CEOs across all industries are looking to upgrade their enterprise-wide risk management capability to better prepare for success in what is expected to continue to be a very challenging business environment. Needs and expectations for internal audit have never been higher, so the key question is whether internal audit is delivering. The study reveal critcial risks, aligning internal audit's interests with those of stakeholders and then reforming the staff to match those interests as the keys areas of concern. The study involved a survey of 2,000 executives across 50 countries.
Legal Structures commonly used by Non-Profit Organisations What is in this guide? What is in this guide? Civil society is essential for democracy and development An organised, vibrant civil society is essential for participatory democracy and development. There are many different kinds of civil society organisations: some are set up to make a profit for their members, others are not for profit but to provide some form of service or benefit to their members or the public. What all civil society organisations have in common is that they are not part of government. The new South African constitution (Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996) guarantees everyone the right to freedom of association. South Africa, like other countries, has a legal framework for civil society organisations. It enables civil society organisations to establish themselves as legal structures. Focus on NPOs We hope that the booklet will help everyone involved in building and strengthening NPOs to: Similarities Both NPOs and for-profit organisations are:
The Cellular Shaman: How Cells Can Shape-Shift & Transform Our Consciousness The following is excerpted from Secrets of Your Cells: Discovering Your Body's Inner Intelligence published by Sounds True. A Shamanic Doorway - Crossing Over When I first took off my lab coat to spend time with children as the balloon lady on the pediatric floor of the hospital, I formed a special bond with a five-year-old boy named Alvaro, who had been diagnosed with leukemia. When his leukemia returned after a year of remission, I was overwhelmedhis death seemed inevitable, and I didnt know what to do. I called on the support of Dr. Tomas Pinkson, a psychologist who was clinical director for the Center for Attitudinal Healing at the time. I met Tom in his office. From that moment, Toms nonintellectual, nonlinear shamanic approach to inner wisdom intrigued me, and he became my lifelong teacher of healingheart, mind, and soul. My work with this shaman was a true turning point. What convinces the cell to choose one focus of attention over another? The Strings of Our Cells
CPA Jobs Set for Surge. But When? : CPA Trendlines Economists predict demand for accountants and auditors will explode over the next few years. by Rick Telberg In a report that’s getting a lot of attention from savvy CPA firms and financial services headhunters, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) last month forecast a 22 percent headcount expansion from 2008 through 2018. That’s 279,400 new jobs. Courtney Brendan Courtney, president of The Mergis Group, told me that jobs are already surging for accountants in the new bailout and recovery industry. But he also says that today’s displaced job hunters will need to look first at contract work and temp jobs until employers feel it’s safe to hire permanent workers again. To be sure, many tax, accounting and finance professionals are still slogging through the Great Recession. On the other hand, finance and accounting professionals continue to do better than average. Tax accountant. Looking past the recession, the BLS sees burgeoning opportunities for professionals. Judgment?