Reducing Employee Turnover

In today’s topsy-turvy economy you may think employee turnover is not an issue. You couldn’t be more wrong. The expense of replacing a lost employee goes far beyond the simple loss of productivity created by their absence. Advertising, interview time and training all combine to make a serious dent in any company’s personnel budget. Raises, health insurance and paid vacations are all... [Read more]

Doing Business Research

One of the most critical components of the successful operation of any company is adequate business research. Too many entrepreneurs fail to do their homework, and make tragic mistakes as a result. Business research is necessary when contemplating new products, new services, new advertising techniques, or any other significant changes. Although it doesn’t have to be a complex process, it is an absolutely... [Read more]

3 Reasons To Start A Family Business

With the economy the way it is today, many people may be reluctant to start their own family business. The truth is, this is a great opportunity for those who wish to break free from office life and start a family business. Here are just 3 of the many reasons starting a business is so beneficial. 1. Low Start Up Costs Labor and supplies are cheaper than ever right now, so the cost of starting your... [Read more]

Applying For a Credit Card

In this day and age, with creditors more conservative than ever, bad credit repair common and creditors changing interest rates and lowering balances seemingly without notice, applying for credit may seem daunting. These days, some may even eschew credit for cash exclusively, but know that it is vitally important to have some sort of credit available to you, not only for emergencies but also simply... [Read more]

The Plastics Historical Society

Plastics are a recently developed material that has infiltrated everyday modern life, from the clear plastic containers our food and drink come in to the toys our children play with. However, just because the history of plastics only covers about 150 years doesn’t mean that there aren’t people who feel that it should be both studied and celebrated. Founded in 1986, the goal of the Plastics... [Read more]

Co-signing on a loan for a friend or relative

Co-signing on a loan is a very serious financial commitment that should be heavily considered. Co-signing on a loan means that the original borrower (probably your friend or relative,) was turned down by the lender, therefore the co-signer is responsible for guaranteeing the loan. In other words, if the borrower misses payments or defaults on the loan, it is the cosigner who is responsible for paying... [Read more]

Don’t Include Land Value When Getting a Home Insurance Quote

When determining the value of your house when getting free home insurance quotes, it’s important to make sure that you get enough insurance to cover the value of your property. This gives you the protection and ability to rebuild in case of damage or destruction to your house caused by manmade or natural disasters. However, the Insurance Information Institute warns against overvaluing your property... [Read more]

DTCC Change Rules on Cost Basic Reporting Data Transfers

Financial advisors who were concerned about the upcoming federally-mandated changes to the cost basis reporting system received some good news last month, as Investment News reports that the Depository Trust and Clearing Co. (DTCC) has announced changes to its Cost-Basis Reporting Service that should remove much of the burden from the advisors and brokers and free their IT departments to work on... [Read more]

7 Tips for Boat Installs

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5 Tips from the CEDIA Management Conference

How can wristwatches, waiters and texting save you time and get you more business? Here is the original post: 5 Tips from the CEDIA Management Conference  Read More →

Certification Required: How New Lead Paint Laws Impact Installers

Training and certification on lead-safe practices will be required for work on pre-1978 homes. Uncertified companies are subject to a maximum fine of $37,500 per day, per violation. Continued here: Certification Required: How New Lead Paint Laws Impact Installers  Read More →

How New Lead Paint Laws Impact Installers

Training and certification on lead-safe practices will be required for work on pre-1978 homes. Uncertified companies are subject to a maximum fine of $37,500 per day, per violation. The rest is here:  How New Lead Paint Laws Impact Installers  Read More →

3 Tools Every Integrator Needs

Most integrators don’t have these tools, but they should. Go here to read the rest: 3 Tools Every Integrator Needs  Read More →