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In This Issue

• Important Change Affecting CollegeChoice Advisor 529 Savings Plan
• 4 Easy Low Budget Ideas to Market Your Small Business
• The New Motorola Droid
• New Bill Sweetens Current Tax Breaks for Individuals and Businesses

Important Change Affecting CollegeChoice Advisor 529 Savings Plan

By Troy Parton, CPA, Manager

Indiana recently issued a Supplement to the CollegeChoice Advisor 529 Savings Plan (“CollegeChoice”) Disclosure Statement. Effective January 1, 2010, rollover contributions from another Qualified Tuition Program into CollegeChoice are no longer eligible for the Indiana income tax credit. Upromise rewards service transfers will also no longer be eligible.  Read More....

4 Easy Low Budget Ideas to Market Your Small Business

Marketing is a necessary evil for many small businesses. We know we need it, but don’t want to spend too much for it. This “Open Forum” article by Ivana Taylor identifies some marketing ideas that are easy on the budget.

http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/innovation/article/4-easy-low-budget-ideas-to-market-your-small-business-ivana-taylor

The New Motorola Droid

By Julie Tracy, IT Manager

I don't often get the opportunity to test out new equipment when it hits the market. I am like most consumers and read other reviews and then eventually make an informed purchase after the item has been available for some time. This week, thanks to a great client, I had the opportunity to test out and set up the Motorola Droid. My wonderful client is using Verizon Wireless as his cellular carrier and has his email hosted by Appriver using Exchange. I have setup many Blackberries, Windows Mobile cell phones and a few iPhones. I have to say I really like the Droid.  Read More....

New Bill Sweetens Current Tax Breaks for Individuals and Businesses

By Scott W. Voorhis, CPA, Senior Accountant

On November 6th, President Obama signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. Among other things, the new bill includes an important net operating loss (NOL) provision for businesses and the expansion of the “first-time” homebuyer tax credit. Read on as we highlight these two updated tax saving opportunities.  Read More....