There are several common legal structures under which you can set up your business. Which one is going to depend on what type of business you are setting up, who else is involved in this plan with you, your own personal preferences, among several other factors. Here’s a quick overview of your options. Single owner This is still the most…
Being in college surely gives most parents a headache and pocket pain. For one, tuition rates are on the rise and specific needs, like laptops, are necessary for your child to survive the stressful environment of college. Due to these technological advances, laptops are more suitable not only for work and personal purposes, but they are also finding their way…
Curb appeal is the first impression of your home, especially when you’re trying to sell it. Make it count and entice buyers to come in. I know you’re probably thinking that curb appeal is the last thing on your mind. Why should you spend time outside when inside is good enough? Because the first impression people give is the one…
California law provides for at-will employment unless otherwise agreed. As a result, an employer may believe that he is free to fire an employee at any time for any or no reason. The reality is much more complicated. Over time, a variety of limitations and exceptions to at-will employment have accumulated. An employer who decides to fire a worker should…
This article on how to lose 10 pounds in 3 days is intended for those who are looking for desperate measures. You never know when you really have to attempt such a task. But knowing how to lose 10 pounds in 3 days can’t hurt and can be a lifesaver when you have to attend an important event on short…
Let’s face it, pricing the products or services you offer is a nightmare. How many of your customers out of 100 say: hey, that’s too cheap, I’ll pay you much more than that? ยท How often do you think that in order to respond to the competition you have to lower your prices? How many of you don’t really understand…
GE Appliances & Lighting recently opened a new data center at its Kentucky headquarters, equipped with innovative, high-efficiency cooling systems. It also uses high-density servers that contain more computing power per square foot, reducing the amount of power the center needs for cooling. The company has even installed water-saving devices to reduce water consumption in the building by 42%. Dubai’s…
In order to attract film production and provide incentives and economic development, many states and territories, including Arizona, Rhode Island, Georgia, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico, have enacted aggressive laws. which provides tradable tax credits for film production. Historically, tradable tax credits have been part of state and federal programs intended primarily for…
Nine out of ten new businesses fail in their first year. This is an alarming statistic that may, in fact, be more myth than truth. However, recent data suggests the same trend but not as extreme. Based on Brian Headd and US Census data, a more realistic figure suggests that 62% of businesses close within the first six years of…
Starting a business can be expensive and complex depending on the type of business you start. A strategic business plan helps you address questions like what my capital resources are, how will my product or service get to market, or how will I manage my day-to-day operations. These are very important issues for any start-up and need to be addressed,…