One of the things that a franchisor has to offer a prospective franchisee is their brand. A strong brand name signifies built-in potential customers for the franchisee and their franchise establishment. Each franchisor must stipulate how its trademarks and proprietary information will be used within the confidential operations manual during the franchise term. In my […]

Our oldest daughter recently graduated from college (1 down – 3 remaining). She headed to West for an internship that will help her get some certifications she needs. During her college years, our mailbox was filled with student loan companies making sure she knew they were there for her, to lend her what she needed […]

Each year, many taxpayers have no idea whether or not they will owe taxes. Often some taxpayers feel they may owe, but have no idea how much or why. Understanding how to determine your tax liability will not only help you make better decisions about how you treat income, but it will go a long […]

As technology advances, the ways that accountants and CPAs handle data, collaborate with clients, and manage inventory are also evolving. Since long ago, spreadsheets have helped accountants in many ways and somewhere they also analyze large data sets to get optimal results that were impossible before. The rise of cloud technology has renewed the perspective […]

A leasing nightmare Leasing can be a very frustrating experience. I once called a dealer who had 3 different leases and I wasn’t even sure what they were for. By looking at his business checking account statement, I was able to help him identify who owned the leases and what they were tied to. It […]

Mastercard International targets 40 percent growth for the fiscal year 2004-05. It currently has 7 million debit cards and 5 million credit cards. … People will always need credit cards; It seems like the average person has about 4 cards in their pocket, a gas card, a card for a major department store, a grocery […]

A home-based tour bus service business can be easily started by purchasing an affordable tour bus for sale from an authorized bus dealer. These used tour buses are available for sale for less than $25,000 depending on age, mileage, features, etc. A home bus service provider will also need a dedicated marketing executive and a […]

The roof of your home or business is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your real estate investment! Roofs are typically the single most expensive item homeowners will replace. When it comes time to install a new roofing system, it’s often difficult to know which roofer to hire for the job. […]

Some practices are struggling right now. Some are generating a reasonable income. And some are extremely successful despite the economy right now. What are they doing? One of the key ways to have a successful medical practice is to realize and understand, accept and embrace the fact that a medical office is a business. One […]

First speed reading secret! Before we begin, here is a concept you MUST understand about speed reading: reduce only a fraction of a second of every page you read will make a BIG difference in your reading pace. Even if you could reduce just 1 second of the time takes you to read a page […]