Trust is everywhere. Well, it is as a declared priority for most leaders, companies and teams. "Trust us." "You can trust me." "Believe us when we say..." When faced by these and similar assertions of trustworthiness, we're understandably n-o-t so s-u-r-e that claims of honesty and integrity are valid in every case. You know the feeling, too. If you’re a Read more...

As business owners, we maintain personal and business accounts, and we fill our personal bank account from our business bank account. So why not skip the middle man and just buy personal items straight from your business account? After all, it's all your money right? Surprise! The IRS sees that differently. No matter what type Read more...

Trust is important in every relationship, and certainly those in business. It is especially essential for high-risk, high-reward relationships. Consider these thoughts about trust: “Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.” Isaac Watts “I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” Friedrich Nietzsche “You may Read more...

Do you have paper piles building up on your desk? Is paper clutter making it difficult to locate a piece of paper quickly? Paper clutter management is a common issue and something that many people struggle with every day. It is not surprising considering we live in a world where we are inundated with paper Read more...

Want to save money in taxes without working harder? Here's a business tax deduction that may help you do that: shift income to family members. How to Shift Income The general idea is that you can shift income from a high tax-rate family member to a lower or zero tax- rate family member. For example, you Read more...

Ah, October the time of year when many wonder about things unknown and mysterious. What if there was a way to know what others were thinking?  To see it graphed out on chart? In a way, Google Trends already does this by allowing users to eavesdrop on search patterns , no privacy violated or psychic Read more...

Every year, Women in Consulting (WIC) conducts an annual survey on consulting best practices and compensation. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Berkley-Jackson on this survey for the past three years (this is the 11th anniversary of the survey—and Jen has done all eleven!), and every year, attitude appears amongst the advice participants Read more...

There will be a number of significant tax law changes for 2012 and 2013 IF Congress does not act to extend certain provisions. We’d like to bring a few specific changes to your attention. If any of these changes may affect your personal situation, please contact us for assistance in planning for the second half Read more...

Social media has changed marketing for good, and the social media marketing landscape continues to evolve at a dizzying pace. Facebook changes its platform with annoying regularity. Twitter tools proliferate like mushrooms on a lawn. Even LinkedIn has recently stepped up the pace of rolling out new features. It’s enough to make your head spin, Read more...

Ever had a nagging problem that you or your team just can't solve, or for some reason doesn't solve? Or a problem that seemed beyond your problem solving skills, but then ended up almost melting away once you finally tackled it? Why do these problem-solving impasses occur? Often times the difficulty is not the problem Read more...