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		<title>Be there for care &#8211; Washington State Paid Family &#038; Medical Leave</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Washington state started implementing one of the best paid family and medical leave programs in America on January 1 – with employees eligible to take up to 16 weeks off in 2020. The new program functions much like insurance and applies to all companies. The premium is equal to 0.4 percent of wages, with  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-1"><p>Washington state started implementing one of the best paid family and medical leave programs in America on January 1 – with employees eligible to take up to 16 weeks off in 2020.</p>
<p>The new program functions much like insurance and applies to all companies. The premium is equal to 0.4 percent of wages, with both employees and employers each paying their share beginning January 1, 2019. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees don’t have to pay the employer portion of the premium.</p>
<p>For example, employees who have an annual salary of $50,000 will pay a little over $2.44 per week, while their employer will pay just over $1.41 per week. <a href="https://paidleave.wa.gov/premium-calculator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Use this calculator to estimate your premiums.</a></p>
<p>The benefits will kick in 2020. Workers can start taking up to 16 weeks of paid time off – whether to care for new children, sick relatives, or recover from an illness. Employees will receive weekly pay that equals up to 90 percent of their regular salary, with a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $1,000 per payment.</p>
<p>“Washington’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program will be one of the strongest programs in the nation once it goes into full effect in 2020,” said Clare DeLong, Communications Manager for the Washington Employment Security Department.</p>
<p>Washington is among four other states – California, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York – and the District of Columbia that provide paid family leave for employees to take care of sick or disabled family members or a new child.</p>
<p>“Washington has more weeks of leave than some other states and it is portable between jobs,” DeLong said. “That means if you work multiple jobs, your hours for each of those jobs will count toward your eligibility.”</p>
<p>Employees must work up to 820 hours in the qualifying period to be eligible, which is the first of four of the last five completed calendar quarters starting from the day you plan on taking the leave.</p>
<p>“Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for a medical or a family reason, 16 weeks if events covered under both family and medical leave occur in the same qualifying period, and up to 18 weeks if there is a serious health condition in pregnancy that results in incapacity,” DeLong said.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to submit your 2019 Q1 and Q2 reports for Paid Family and Medical Leave. For more information, visit <a href="https://paidleave.wa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://paidleave.wa.gov/</a></p>
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		<title>Why is Xero software used by most of the companies today?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2019 22:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Accounting is the main area of any organization. It is through accounting due to which other departments work in a smooth manner. Today, companies choose accounting software solutions over individuals for accounting work. The area of accounting includes bookkeeping, data entry, billing, accounts receivable and other accounting tasks. Some years ago, companies had to  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-2"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accounting is the main area of any organization. It is through accounting due to which other departments work in a smooth manner. Today, companies choose accounting software solutions over individuals for accounting work.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The area of accounting includes bookkeeping, data entry, billing, accounts receivable and other accounting tasks. Some years ago, companies had to hire accountants by giving high salaries. Many companies have faced troubles in the past due to individuals handling their accounting work. To reduce the errors, the developers came upon with the idea of software accounting solutions. These software solutions perform every accounting task in an efficient way. They avoid the risk of mistakes and provide high-quality work. This will further save companies from fines and penalties. Xero is one of the finest accounting software solutions used by small as well as large companies today.</span></p>
<h2><b>What are the advantages of Xero accounting software in the companies?</b></h2>
<h3><b></b><b>     1. A feature of anywhere and anytime</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the major benefits of using Xero accounting software solution is that you can access it anytime and from any place of the world. It is actually a cloud-based service developed especially for accounting professionals and managers. They can work in teams on a single project from anywhere. Apart from that, the main reason why many companies use Xero payroll software is that it can be used both on desktops and mobile phones. It does not need much installation or maintenance. The setup of Xero software is quite easy and anyone without efficiency can do it.</span></p>
<h3>    2. <b>Precise accounting work</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Xero software has a nice dashboard for doing any accounting work. Through this feature, it is simpler for you to track the daily activities going in business. You can know where the money is actually being spent in your business. In addition to that, you can clearly view the total incomes and expenses on the dashboard. It will then help you in taking correct financial decisions for your business. You can know which area needs more money and where to use less capital and get the best results.</span></p>
<h3><b>    3. Easy billing process</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Billing is one of the most important processes in any business. A businessman is connected with thousands of creditors and debtors every day. He has to send bills to many customers too. Some time back, the billing process was a very lengthy one. But now, Xero software will prepare bills and invoices in no time. It has the feature of “payment enabled” by which the customers will pay quickly. In addition to that, you can know the accounts payable and receivable without wasting a single minute. Apart from that, Xero saves all the bills and invoices.</span></p>
<h3><b></b><b>    4. Automated banking process</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Xero software gives you the benefit of easy banking process. You can track all the sales and purchases. You can also get bank statements within a few minutes on this software. It is also simpler to see all the credit and cash transactions in a few minutes with the help of Xero software.</span></p>
<h3>     5. <b>Transactions in all currencies</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the major benefits of using Xero software is that it can convert the transactions into any currency. You can make sales and purchase in all the major currencies such as dollars, pounds, and euros. The conversions are simpler in this software. It also simplifies the payment process in an organization. You do not have to remember the dates of all payments and receipts.</span></p>
<h2><b>Advantages of Xero software in payroll management</b></h2>
<p><strong>  1.</strong> <b style="font-size: 16px;">Easy payroll process</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An organization works on the efforts of employees. It is the responsibility of a company to pay salaries to its employees on a regular basis. Sometimes, it may happen that the employees get late salaries or do not get proper benefits such as leave encashment and other incomes. This happens due to the lack of skills of accountants. But when you choose Xero payroll software, these problems won’t occur anymore. If you want to know Xero payroll cost, search the internet for various plans. It is a more affordable option than hiring accountants. Apart from that, Xero software will give you the right amount of salaries after doing necessary additions and deductions.</span></p>
<h3>      2. <b>Faster payment of salaries</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With </span>Xero payroll support<span style="font-weight: 400;">, you can add the number of employees working in the organization. This software also prepares salaries in an easy way after doing tax deductions and other additions. It pays regular salaries to the employees without any delay. Furthermore, Xero calculates all the leaves and looks into the matters of provident funds, bonuses, and reimbursements. Besides that, this tool also processes the payments to tax authorities and other parties related to the business. It also prints payslips for the employees by providing all the personal information of the employees.</span></p>
<h3><b>      3. Proper compliance of employer’s regulations</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the help of </span>Xero payroll training<span style="font-weight: 400;">, you can get the updates of rules, laws, and regulations of employees. You can then apply these laws in the working of salaries and bonuses and reimbursements. Besides that, Xero software pays salaries through direct deposits.</span></p>
<h3><b>Problems with Xero software</b></h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It works only with the help of internet or Wi-fi connection. So, if you want to work on it from anywhere, the internet is a must.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Xero payroll pricing<span style="font-weight: 400;"> is higher than other payroll solutions for small businesses.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the major </span>Xero payroll problems<span style="font-weight: 400;"> is that it does not have forecasting functionality.</span></li>
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<h3><b>Conclusion</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Xero payroll software can provide ample benefits in one investment. It will do all the tasks of the organization related to payroll. Besides that, it is one of the safest tools for payroll. In addition to that, Xero offers 3 types of business plans on a monthly basis. They include the ones for startups, growing industries, and the established companies. You can choose Xero payroll plans according to your needs of the business.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to know more on </span>Xero payroll cost<span style="font-weight: 400;"> and other features, contact us by giving a call or sending a text message.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tax preparation is a very crucial job in any organization. By doing correct tax workings, one can know the total income, expenses, and savings in his company. So it is necessary to hire a tax accountant for solving tax matters. Tax preparers check every expense and income and do tax implications. They also try  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tax preparation is a very crucial job in any organization. By doing correct tax workings, one can know the total income, expenses, and savings in his company. So it is necessary to hire a </span>tax accountant<span style="font-weight: 400;"> for solving tax matters.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tax preparers check every expense and income and do tax implications. They also try to give save money of the firm by bringing more deductions and credits. Furthermore, the tax accountants advise in matters of advance tax which will help the company to enjoy more benefits in the future years. Additionally, they look into the matters of wages and salaries of the employees in the company. They check whether there is any outstanding tax debt balance or not. Then, he will carry out the process to pay those outstanding amounts. They inform you if there is any tax liability on your side.</span></p>
<h2><b>What are the common tax problems in the companies?</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of the tax problems occur quite often in both small and large companies. If these problems are ignored, the companies may face a loss. The common tax problems are as under:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Wage garnishments by IRS</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The employees in the company get several benefits in addition to salaries. IRS is an expert in knowing this problem. If there is any tax liability, IRS will continue to take its share until you pay the tax liability in full. After the IRS’s share, you may not get the extra benefits such as rent or car payment.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Levy with the bank</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have any outstanding tax liability, it may happen that IRS contacts directly to your bank. He will take all your personal details and collect the amount due from you. In addition to that, the IRS will seize your bank account and stop all your transactions. He takes the amount from your banks after 21 days.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Seizure of assets</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In case of any outstanding tax liability, the IRS may send you the notice of 30 days. He will first stop all your bank accounts and collect the amounts from the wages. If still there is a pending amount, he takes over your assets to get the remaining amount. He can also put the assets in the auction by giving the ads in the local newspaper.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Nonfiling of returns</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have not filed income tax returns for many years, IRS will impose a criminal offense for that. The Criminal Division will then look into this matter and it will take many years to get the relief from it. In addition to that, filing false tax returns will put you into trouble.</span></p>
<h2><b>Services provided by Tax and bookkeeping services</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is a good option to choose </span>tax and bookkeeping services<span style="font-weight: 400;"> rather than filing returns yourself. The tax accountants will provide the following services:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Solve the problem of wage garnishments</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A </span>tax accountant<span style="font-weight: 400;"> will act as a medium between the taxpayer and the IRS. He is well versed with the latest tax laws and other tax regulations. Furthermore, tax preparers see whether IRS is bluffing the taxpayers. He stops the process of wage garnishments and provides benefits to the employees with salaries. Additionally, tax accountants know all the IRS procedures very well. He will do justice to every employee by cutting the share of the IRS from the wages and salaries.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Stop the bank levy</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Normally, IRS files a levy with your bank if there is any outstanding tax liability. Tax preparers will stop these bank levies and stop IRS to freeze your accounts. They start all your bank accounts and you can then do all bank transactions in a smooth manner. In addition to this, you can receive and pay money through your banks once again like before.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Stop asset seizure</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We discussed above that the IRS can seize our assets to get the tax amount. On the other hand, a </span>tax accountant<span style="font-weight: 400;"> will help you during this difficult situation. He stops the seizure of assets and gives the best advice to solve this problem. Tax preparers will hold the meeting with the IRS and come to a reasonable tax settlement which will not affect your bank accounts or assets.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Solve the problem of payroll taxes</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many employees get the notice from the IRS to pay the outstanding tax liability. But if they go unnoticed, things may turn worse. IRS will then use the method of Enforced collection by seizing the bank accounts, assets, automobiles, and other things. Tax accountants will reduce this tax burden and you can feel relaxed. They save you from paying huge tax penalties and advice on how you can pay the debts in an easy manner. In addition to that, tax accountant will save you from criminal offenses too.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>File tax returns</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To file income tax returns is the duty of every person or entity. The tax accountants will file the tax returns every year to avoid any penalty. In addition to that, if there are any returns pending, they will provide good suggestions. They also reduce the risk of criminal investigation. Tax preparers will study and observe the whole situation and suggest the best ways to come out of tax liability within a short period of time.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>Acts as a tax representative</b></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During IRS audits, tax accountant will act your tax representative. He carries out the process of </span>tax audit representation<span style="font-weight: 400;"> and presents all the necessary papers and documents. They hold the meetings with tax authorities and solve the matters of tax liability. The tax accountants generally charge </span>tax audit representation cost<span style="font-weight: 400;"> for all the tax work.</span></p>
<h3><b>Conclusion</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, we saw how important a </span>tax accountant<span style="font-weight: 400;"> is for any organization. He not only saves your money but also reduces the burden of tax liability by giving golden advice. If you have decided that I will hire a </span>tax accountant<span style="font-weight: 400;"> near me, check our official website. You can book our tax and bookkeeping services by a call or text.</span></p>
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<li><b> Have each employee fill out IRS Form W-4, Withholding Allowance Certificate. </b>On the W-4 form, employees tell you how many allowances they are claiming for tax purposes, so that you can withhold the correct amount of tax from their paychecks. (You don&#8217;t have to file the form with the IRS.) You can find this form at <a href="http://www.irs.gov/">www.irs.gov</a>. You should ask employees to fill out a new W-4 form each year if they want to change their allowances.</li>
<li><b>Fill out Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification for each new employee. </b>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly known as the INS) requires employers to use this form to verify that every employee they hire is eligible to work in the United States. (You don&#8217;t have to file this form with the USCIS, but you must keep it in your files for three years and make it available for inspection by officials of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE.) You can obtain the form online at <a href="http://www.uscis.gov/">www.uscis.gov</a>. Note that these filled out forms should be kept in a separate I-9 folder for all employees &#8212; not in each employee&#8217;s personnel file.</li>
<li><b>Report each new employee to your state&#8217;s new hire reporting agency.  </b>The new hire reporting program requires employers to report information on all new employees for the purpose of locating parents who owe child support. Each state has a different new hire reporting agency. To find the name and address of your state&#8217;s new hire reporting agency,see the <a href="http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/employer/private/newhire.htm">State New Hire Reporting</a>  page at the Administration for Children &amp; Families website (<a href="http://www.acf.hhs.gov/">www.acf.hhs.gov</a>).</li>
<li><b>Post required notices.  </b>Several government agencies require employers to post notices providing information on worker rights for their employees. For information on required federal posters, go to the Department of Labor website at <a href="http://www.dol.gov/elaws/posters.htm">www.dol.gov/elaws/posters.htm</a>. The DOL&#8217;s &#8220;Poster Advisor&#8221; will help you determine which posters you must display in your workplace. In addition, you must comply with your state department of labor&#8217;s poster requirements. A list of state departments of labor is included on the federal Department of Labor&#8217;s  <a href="http://www.dol.gov/">website</a>.</li>
<li><b>File IRS Form 940 each year.  </b>You must file IRS Form 940 to report your federal unemployment tax for any year in which you paid wages of $1,500 or more in any quarter or for any year in which an employee worked for you in any 20 or more different weeks of the year. You can find the form at <a href="http://www.irs.gov/">www.irs.gov</a>.</li>
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<p><b>Adopt workplace safety measures.<br />
</b>Virtually every employer must comply with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) by, among other things, providing a workplace free of hazards, training employees to do their jobs safely, notifying government administrators about serious workplace accidents, and keeping detailed safety records. For information on these rules, go to website of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration at <a href="http://www.osha.gov/">www.osha.gov</a>.</p>
<p><b>Create an employee handbook.<br />
</b>Although not required, it is an excellent idea to have a handbook describing your business&#8217;s employee policies and making it clear that employment is at will unless an employee has signed a written employment contract.</p>
<p><b>Set up personnel files.<br />
</b>For each employee you hire, create a file in which to keep job-related documents, such as job applications, employment offers, IRS Form W-4, performance evaluations, and sign-up forms for employee benefits. Medical records should be kept in a separate, confidential file, in a locked cabinet. And you should store I-9 Forms, which document an employee&#8217;s immigration status, in a separate file as well.</p>
<p><b>Set up employee benefits.<br />
</b>If your business has established employee benefit programs such as health insurance or a 401(k) plan, you&#8217;ll need a sign-up procedure so employees can enroll, name their dependents, and select options.</p>
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style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div class="imageframe-align-center"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-zoomin"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="323" alt="Business Performance Dashboard" title="business-dashboard" src="https://www.redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/business-dashboard.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13298" srcset="https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/business-dashboard-200x120.jpg 200w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/business-dashboard-400x239.jpg 400w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/business-dashboard.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 400px" /></span></div></div><div class="fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1e90b9;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1e90b9;" target="_self"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">MOBILE DASHBOARDS</span></a></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated" style="--awb-inner-bg-color:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://redbenchfinancial.com/accounts-payable/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container" style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div class="imageframe-align-center"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-zoomin"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="/invoicing/" target="_self" aria-label="accept-payments"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="323" alt="Accepts Payments" src="https://www.redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/accept-payments.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13296" srcset="https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/accept-payments-200x120.jpg 200w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/accept-payments-400x239.jpg 400w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/accept-payments.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></span></div></div><div class="fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1e90b9;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1e90b9;" target="_self" href="/invoicing/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">PROCESS INVOICES &amp; QUOTES</span></a></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated" style="--awb-inner-bg-color:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://redbenchfinancial.com/online-payment-services/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container" style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div class="imageframe-align-center"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-zoomin"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="/accounts-payable/" target="_self" aria-label="pay-bills"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="323" alt="Bill Pay " src="https://www.redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pay-bills.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13302" srcset="https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pay-bills-200x120.jpg 200w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pay-bills-400x239.jpg 400w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pay-bills.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></span></div></div><div class="fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1e90b9;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1e90b9;" target="_self"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">EASY ONLINE BILL PAY</span></a></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated" style="--awb-inner-bg-color:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://redbenchfinancial.com/accounts-payable/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container" style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div class="imageframe-align-center"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-zoomin"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="/online-payment-services/" target="_self" aria-label="expense-claims"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="323" alt="GET PAID FASTER WITH ONLINE PAYMENTS" src="https://www.redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/expense-claims.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13299" srcset="https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/expense-claims-200x120.jpg 200w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/expense-claims-400x239.jpg 400w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/expense-claims.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></span></div></div><div class="fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1e90b9;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1e90b9;" target="_self" href="/online-payment-services/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">TAKE ONLINE PAYMENTS </span></a></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns" style="--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#27374d;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-first fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated" style="--awb-inner-bg-color:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://redbenchfinancial.com/financial-statements/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container" style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div class="imageframe-align-center"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-zoomin"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="/financial-statements/" target="_self" aria-label="reporting"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="323" alt="REPORTING" src="https://www.redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/reporting.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13304" srcset="https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/reporting-200x120.jpg 200w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/reporting-400x239.jpg 400w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/reporting.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></span></div></div><div class="fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1e90b9;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1e90b9;" target="_self" href="/financial-statements/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">BANK READY REPORTING</span></a></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated" style="--awb-inner-bg-color:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://redbenchfinancial.com/payroll-services/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container" style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div class="imageframe-align-center"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-zoomin"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="/payroll-services/" target="_self" aria-label="payroll"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="323" alt="PAYROLL" src="https://www.redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/payroll.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13303" srcset="https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/payroll-200x120.jpg 200w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/payroll-400x239.jpg 400w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/payroll.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></span></div></div><div class="fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1e90b9;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1e90b9;" target="_self" href="/payroll-services/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">PAY YOUR EMPLOYEES</span></a></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated" style="--awb-inner-bg-color:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://redbenchfinancial.com/go-mobile-with-the-red-bench/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container" style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div class="imageframe-align-center"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-zoomin"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="/go-mobile-with-the-red-bench/" target="_self" aria-label="pay-bills"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="323" alt="Mobile Access" src="https://www.redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pay-bills.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13302" srcset="https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pay-bills-200x120.jpg 200w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pay-bills-400x239.jpg 400w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pay-bills.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></span></div></div><div class="fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1e90b9;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1e90b9;" target="_self" href="/go-mobile-with-the-red-bench/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">GO MOBILE</span></a></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated" style="--awb-inner-bg-color:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://redbenchfinancial.com/multi-store-tracking/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container" style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div class="imageframe-align-center"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-zoomin"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="/multi-store-tracking/" target="_self" aria-label="expense-claims"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="323" alt="Multi Store Tracking" src="https://www.redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/expense-claims.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13299" srcset="https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/expense-claims-200x120.jpg 200w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/expense-claims-400x239.jpg 400w, https://redbenchfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/expense-claims.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></span></div></div><div class="fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-block"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-10 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#27374d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1e90b9;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1e90b9;" target="_self"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">MULTI STORE TRACKING</span></a></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated" style="--awb-inner-bg-color:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:#27374d;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://redbenchfinancial.com/quickbooks-xero-conversions/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container" 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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, and floods can happen at any time … sometimes, they happen all at once. When disaster strikes and is close to home, it can be easier to see the need in front of you, but what about when it’s somewhere else and impacts clients, vendors or even your staff’s family members? When your business  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-7"><h1>Fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, and floods can happen at any time … sometimes, they happen all at once.</h1>
<p>When disaster strikes and is close to home, it can be easier to see the need in front of you, but what about when it’s somewhere else and impacts clients, vendors or even your staff’s family members? When your business feels compelled to help, it’s sometimes hard to identify how to even get started. Here are a few ideas on you can come together as a company and respond in times of need.</p>
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<p>In your next meeting, ask your team how they are doing. This is a simple gesture to honor the fact that we are all humans and not machines, and gives people a moment to connect deeper with one another, while also giving the management team insights into what is on people’s minds. It can also be helpful to ask your employees how they want to respond to get a sense of what they think  is important and then make a collective decision. It’s also a great opportunity to collaborate with your HR team to offer support staff members, gather information and keep everyone informed.</p>
<h1><strong>Check-in With Your Community</strong></h1>
<p>Reach out to your vendors, partners and neighbors in your community. It’s a great opportunity to collaborate with other organizations who might be able to expand your company’s impact with their ideas, services, products and more.</p>
<h1><strong>Respond in the Best Way You Can</strong></h1>
<p>There is no “right” way to respond. People will do their best in the circumstances they are faced with, and that’s enough. Questions to consider are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Do we make a product or provide a service that would be of use to donate?</li>
<li>Do we own or have supplies that might benefit people?</li>
<li>Can we make a donation to an organizations doing good work or purchase needed supplies for people?</li>
<li>Are we able to respond now?</li>
</ul>
<p>For example, if you have a customer or clients that operates a fleet of delivery trucks, could they be offered to shuttle people or products if the circumstances are safe? Or, maybe you have an office space and can be offered to first responders as a base for operations.</p>
<p>If you can give financially, it’s great to support a local charity or shelter by making a donation. Don’t forget about the pet rescue organizations such as the <a href="http://www.aspca.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.aspca.org/">ASPCA</a>and environmental groups that will eventually replace what is lost.</p>
<p>Cash can also buy needed supplies and drop it off at a shelter. For example, people often need basic supplies: toothbrushes, face wash, contact cases and solution, underwear, and women’s products. Little things aren’t always available for purchase in the days or even weeks after something occurs.</p>
<p>Sponsor a meal delivery through a local restaurant to a shelter. You can find opportunities by keeping an eye on the news and social media to see the vendors in your area.</p>
<h1><strong>There is Always the Option to Wait</strong></h1>
<p>After a natural disaster, there is a lot put into motion in a short amount of time, but the affects of these experiences expand out for months, even years. There is still time to help after immediate relief organizations have finished their work.</p>
<p>For example, if your business does volunteer work, you could rebuild a home with <a href="http://www.habitat.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.habitat.org/">Habitat for Humanity</a>, plant new trees and gardens in public spaces, or help reunite families with their pets. You can also make in impact by offering jobs to those displaced from work. That would be such a powerful way to put people back on their feet while other businesses are rebuilding.</p>
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