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Most employers select finalists for new positions after a lengthy series of interviews. Of course, face-to-face interviews are important, but you can save a lot of time — and make better hiring decisions — by asking applicants a few pointed questions over the telephone before you schedule any meetings. Here are Five Suggested “Pre-Interview” Questions:Why are you leaving…

The discount for lack of marketability is an often-contested valuation adjustment that requires a particularly detailed process. When calculating any valuation adjustment, an appraiser obviously can’t just pick a number out of a hat. He or she must consider the situation and the unique characteristics of the interest that’s being valued.  No Random NumbersBusiness valuation professionals…

REAP Grants (Rural Energy for America Program) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture can cover up to 50% of the cost for a rooftop or ground mount solar system. Eligible recipients include all agricultural producers and most types of rural businesses. When one adds a 30% to 40% Tax Credit to a 50% REAP Grant,…