MAKING SENSE OF BITCOIN

Bitcoin – the name seems vague, inspires confusion and its place in regular and continuous commercial activity seems unclear at best. What are business people, and especially small business owners,…

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THE ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SERIES: NO. 1 – A CHALLENGE FOR BANKS

Much like the dramatic changes impacting the taxi industry driven by ride sharing “brokers” such as Uber, Lyft, Sidecar and others; financial institutions (e.g., commercial banks, credit card companies, savings…

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QUICKBOOKS CLINIC SERIES NO. 4: POPULAR ADD-ONS

In this post I address some of the most popular add-ons to the QuickBooks accounting system. Costs that spiral out of control represent one of the most serious threats to…

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HIRING BY FORMULA, A DISASTER IN THE MAKING: THE TOP FIVE VALUES DELIVERED BY THE PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER

Computers and the internet have given us unparalleled productivity improvements. Anybody remember having to write obscure code for job requirements placed in newspapers? I do and I’m thankful for that…

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QUICKBOOKS CLINIC SERIES: NO. 3 ADD-ONS: CAN THEY STREAMLINE YOUR ACCOUNTING PROCESSES?

In previous installments of the QuickBooks Clinic Series, I’ve talked about issues users typically encounter in the initial setup of QuickBooks and how to avoid some of those pitfalls. As…

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THE ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN SERIES NO. 2: “HOW TO SPEAK YOUR BUSINESS PLAN”

Once you have written a business plan, what do you, as the business leader, do with it and how does the plan benefit you? Ideally it will crystallize your thinking…

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THE ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN

Whether you are a founder opening a startup or a small business owner looking to take your operation to the next level, the question you will hear most frequently from…

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WORKING FROM 62 TO 74 – CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY OR IS IT JUST ECONOMICALLY SENSIBLE?

In 2010, the world had 16 people aged 65 and over for every 100 adults between the ages 25 and 64, almost the same ratio as in 1980 (http://www.economist.com/node/21601248/print). By…

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THE ROCKY ROAD OF CLEANTECH

Once thought of as a glamorous and most compelling of investment trends, cleantech has lost its sheen in recent years. In 2005, cleantech (primarily renewable energy) investing by VC firms…

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WHEN FREE ISN’T FREE – THE DANGERS OF VOLUNTEER LABOR

The Idea Startups and rapidly growing small businesses are often tempted to use volunteer labor or unpaid internships with young people seeking experience to help their business reach the next…

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