Business Advice

Having the ability to see or predict the future has always been one of those elusive thoughts most business owners have dreamed about at some point in their lives. What difficulties may lay ahead, the uncertainty of assured growth and profits, especially in the current economy, can bring fear, uncertainty …

The Great Recession lingers on and corporate scandals continue to unfold as increasing numbers of governments, big and small, teeter on the brink of bankruptcy. Unemployment keeps climbing and the deluge of negative news coming from the press has fostered a sense of public uncertainty. As a result, more people …

When most people talk about retirement and how to build wealth, they have a common goal in mind: to put aside enough money to build a retirement nest egg in hopes of making their way into the Millionaire’s Club. For those of us who are not expecting a large inheritance, …

Last chance for local businesses to take advantage of thousands of dollars in tax savings By Wendy Clements The California Enterprise Zone Program will come to a close on December 31. Time is running out for local businesses to take advantage of this tax incentive program that offers thousands of …

Non Compos Mentis Definition: not of sound mind, memory, or understanding. By: Steve Lynn This predates the old saying “insanity is doing the same things over and over again expecting different results.” (Most people will attribute this quote to Albert Einstein, but the author was Rita Mae Brown in her …

As a former business owner, I wanted to make sure that all of my vendors provided me the best quality product at the best price and in a timely manner.  I would make sure that I knew the guy selling me my stuff and that I could trust him on …