For most people, going to a social gathering whether it be an after-work office get together, or simply a birthday party is a fun thing to do. It’s a chance to get out and talk to friends or even make new ones while having a good time. While most people see it this way, there…
That every business owner wants his or her business to be successful is a given, but sometime success is short lived, and the business starts to lose traction. There can be many reasons for short lived success, but there are some things that can be done to keep a businesses success constant. Stay in touch…
For any business, large or small you can never understate the importance of winning new customers. New customers are how you grow your business after all. But along with getting new customers, it’s just as important, maybe even more important to keep the ones you have. Getting new customers is not a sure thing but…
Cash flow management is a critical part to any enterprise regardless of it’s size. It doesn’t matter how much money your business is making; a large part of your businesses survival is dependent on good cash management. Recently a financial study was done by U.S Bank in which it was determined that as many as…
Once you start your own business there are plenty of things to think about. One thing that is always difficult to account for is what you should pay yourself. There are many things to consider when it comes to paying yourself. In some cases, the question of what you should pay yourself isn’t that hard.…
Knowing the difference between direct costs and indirect costs don’t seem that interesting to most people, but when you’re a business owner it means a lot. In accounting and managing your businesses money the difference becomes very important. So, what are the differences? Let’s start with direct costs. Direct cost can be traced to a…
Self-driving (autonomous) cars are almost here. They are legal now in some states and test trials are being conducted in some areas. Self-driving cars will surely have an impact on everyday life for many people. But the technology isn’t stopping there, autonomous trucks are on the way too. Uber is developing self-driving trucks that it…
If you’re one of those people who have an adventurous streak, or you’re just looking for something different to do for a living, maybe you should check out driving a truck. There seems to be a shortage of truck drivers across the country. In addition to the sheer lack of drivers, fleets are also feeling…
As the new year promises an improving economy for the United States over all, in California there are still some problems that can have a negative effect on business. There are too many issues to list here, but here are some of the more prominent ones. The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has long been…
In what will no doubt be another great change in the history of transportation, the Tesla semi-truck is set to hit the road sometime in 2019. Orders are already being taken for the electric big rig that will start production in coming years. Among the first companies to place orders for the new truck is…