By Cliff Ennico “My husband is a famous artist but isn’t really good at the business side of things. I’ve just retired from a corporate job and want to help him out. “What’s the best way to set up a business like this one, and what are some of the things I need to know […]
With the new tax law decreasing the home mortgage interest deduction for some home buyers, taking advantage of the home office deduction could help lessen the tax burden pain for some homeowners. Check with your tax preparer or accountant, but I think you’ll find that being able to deduct more of the costs of your […]
Apple has been named the world’s most valuable brand by Interbrand for the fifth year in a row, at an estimated value of $184.15 billion. While the company’s technological innovations are an essential component of this success, branding is a key ingredient of Apple’s success formula. In addition to ranking as the world’s most valuable […]
I was browsing Shep Hyken’s Customer Service Daily recently when two articles he linked to in the same edition jumped out at me: It’s Time to Be Rational About Your Irrationality, by Collin Shaw, and How to Make Your Business Panic Proof, a podcast hosted by Randy Frish and Anna Hrach. While the topics they […]
By Devin Morrissey Business partnerships, like every type of relationship, certainly bring their own risks; partnerships don’t always work out. Business transactions always include a fair amount of uncertainty, and relying on another entity makes that reality even heavier. However, business partnerships are fresh ways to bring in new streams of revenue. In many instances, a […]