Thinking about giving this holiday season? Here are five tips to help ensure that your contribution is going to a charity in need for a cause you support. 1- Research the charity. Understand how your money will be used by the charity before you donate. Websites like the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance and… Continue reading 5 Tips on Giving Wisely
Vermonter of the Month: Tim Mathewson
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Tim has been running Little City Cycles in Vergennes since 2009. Two years ago, he started Green Mountain Foster Bikes with Tanya Bashaw to help save… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Tim Mathewson
What happened when I went to do a credit freeze……
Recently, I went to visit my grandmother. She is nearing ninety, sharp as a tack and financially savvy. She manages her own investments (and those of other family members), and has a keen grasp of marketplace trends. As our talk turned to my work, the recent Equifax breach came up. Following the Equifax breach, our office has… Continue reading What happened when I went to do a credit freeze……
Hiring your first employee
You’ve established a business as a sole proprietor in Vermont. Even better – you’re growing and need to hire your first employee. Below are the steps you need to take to comply with Federal and State laws. A few things upfront. First, if you’re not registered as a corporation or LLC, we strongly recommend you… Continue reading Hiring your first employee
Vermonter of the Month: Mohamed Basha
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Mohamed Basha is the President, CEO and IT Person of TLC Homecare & Nursing. After moving from Chennai, India as a young child, he lived in… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Mohamed Basha