Often it is believed that simply purchasing an aircraft outside of California eliminates the sales and use tax liability. There is a half truth here; properly purchasing an aircraft outside of California does eliminate the sales tax obligation, however, it does not eliminate the use tax.Many people do not know how, or where to begin when going through the California sales and use tax exemption process. The simple answer is that you must take...more
One Community Banks 3-Step System for Wiping out Credit Card Debt Now more than ever, the news about banks lending money is doom and gloom. From the presidents sobering speeches about this countrys financial crisis to the headlines to the 24-hour financial news segments, the message is clear: Banks arent lending money anymore But not all banks are created equal. In particular, community banks that make their own decisions, have their...more
Effective Leadership is essential at any level of Management in Business. From the newly appointed Supervisor to the Senior Company Director, the core role of a Leader is surprisingly very similar. The Leader is responsible for Leading the Followers, their Team, and taking them to a predetermined destination. HOW the Leader gets the Team there, how they achieve their own and their Teams objectives, is the complex bit involving the effective use of lots of Leadership skills, processes, motivators and tools. The beginning is very simple win over your Team Members.Where many Leaders become very ineffective, and fail, is in not understanding this very first step. If I have not won over my Team Members individually, and my Team as a group, then all the later steps will not work effectively. The first set of Leadership Skills involve winning over your Team Members, persuading people to work with you and later persuading them to go in the direction the you need them to go. Who do People Follow?At a very basic level, people follow people they know. If I dont know you, I cant trust you or respect you. Take time to BOND with each of your Team members, and build a habit of doing...more
One of the most common problems made by those who are new to affiliate marketing, is that many of them tend to focus on niche products, rather than those products with a proven track record. What you need to realize is; if you want to make the big money that you see the big dogs making, you need to follow in their footsteps. Essentially, if you...more
Homebuyers with spotless credit records are being warned that they could find it difficult to take out a new mortgage as banks continue to tighten their lending criteria. Banks and building societies are rejecting loan applications at short notice as house prices continue to fall and they become increasingly jittery about the growing threat of...more
Tampa, FL June 4, 2010 Finding the perfect candidate to join your accounting or audit team can be a frustrating and time-consuming task. As with any group of professionals, not all candidates are created equal. Subtle nuances in experience, personality, character, etc., can mean the difference between a successful hire that adds value and complements your team and an unsuccessful hire that ruins your departments morale and reputation. Whether you use external recruiting services or rely on internal resources, there are several considerations that every hiring manager should think about.1. Realistically define your requirements and expectations This is the most important step in the process. Defining the qualities, experience, and qualifications of your target accountant/auditor sets the stage for the results. Not every accountant or auditor needs to have a CPA certification and Big Four experience. More often than not, there should be a normal profile range of experience that fits most accounting and audit job descriptions. That is, you wont find many degreed accountants with a CPA and five years of Big Four experience applying for your $25K Staff Accountant job unless...more
Author: David PatulloIf you have a planned business trip then one of the things you ought to arrange is transportation. This is not just transportation to get you to your needed location but a means of transportation that can take you from one place...more
With consumer debt in the UK at historically high levels, there are greater and greater numbers of us getting into debt, and trying to escape it. While the recession is hurting our pockets wage freezes, redundencies and no available overtime make...more
Background Checks - A Business Owner's GuideOver the last decade, pre-employment background checks have become a standard risk-management tool for U.S. employers both large and small. Fear of negligent hiring lawsuits, the need to comply with state...more
Spending so much time speaking with business owners around Florida, Ive come to understand just how often potential or current customer calls go unanswered. While these owners I speak to tell me that these callers are sent to a voice message box or...more
Times are hard. With this economic condition, it is very important to use your money wisely. Spending less money means more savings for you.As a Senior Citizen, you can take advantage of all the discount privileges available to you. Many stores,...more
Anyone can make money in real estate when the market is booming in your area. The trick to making a solid investment that pays out big in today?s market is to follow the process used by the professionals. The first question that you have to ask is...more