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Charge Up

So many gadgets. So little time to keep them charged up. Enter the Charging Valet from Brookstone. The Valet charges up to six handheld devices at the same time, including cell phones, PDAs, digital cameras and MP3 players. The Valet’s wooden cabinet comes complete with a hidden power strip that hides cables. It fits conveniently on a desktop and offers cushioned compartments to protect your gadgets while they’re getting juiced up. The Charging Valet sells for $75.
 

Hire An IC

 Hiring an independent contractor is a great way for small businesses to get extra hands without the hassles of hiring an employee. Just be sure you follow all of the rules. Stephen Fishman’s book “Hiring Independent Contractors: The Employer’s Legal Guide” (Nolo, 2003) covers almost every detail you need to know.
  • Classifying workers correctly
  • Tax rules for independent contractors
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Valid contracts
  • Templates for independent contractor forms
  • State payroll taxes
  • And much more


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