Business Advice

By Kraig Strom As I’ve explained before in this column, I am not a fan of financial entertainers: those media figures who lure otherwise intelligent Americans into following their patented “financial health” programs at conferences, on TV or the radio by representing themselves as financial advisors, whether or not they …

By John Tulac I’ve created a checklist of twenty-five terms commonly found in a detailed contract for the international sale of goods. The purpose of a checklist is to make sure that the negotiator or drafter of an agreement considers the terms for use in the final agreement. Not all …

By Edward L. Fixen Almost all business owners wonder what their business is worth. The actual amount that a particular business sells for depends on many factors unique to that individual business such as historical stability, profitability, growth, industry, customer base, etc. However, it is always a good idea to …

By Edward L. Fixen Almost all business owners wonder what their business is worth. The actual amount that a particular business sells for depends on many factors unique to that individual business such as historical stability, profitability, growth, industry, customer base, etc.  However, it is always a good idea to …

By Kraig Strom We all know there are plenty of corporate buzzwords that need to be shelved, but if there is one buzzword employers should continue to embrace in 2015, it’s “talent.” In the new economy, employees should not merely be regarded as workers; they should be considered the talent …

By Mike Menerey Many Southern California business executives believe that fraud and embezzlement are not something that could ever occur in their businesses because they trust their employees. However, the truth is that fraud and embezzlement can happen in any business. The absence of proper procedures and controls increases the …