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…
Making your small business successful does take a lot of work. One key attribute that a successful business owner must have to become successful is attention to detail. Keeping your business operating by doing the day to day activities is fine, but there are a few things that can give your business that extra push…
Sales is something that is always at the top of the list of concerns for small business. But are sales really a top concern? In today’s business environment, there are many things that may keep a small business owner up at night. What concerns small business owners most maybe surprising to some. According to one…
It is a well-known fact that if your small business can make it through the first three years, you have a good chance of being successful. For every successful business you see out there, there are many more that fail. So, wat is the key to a small businesses survival? Here we can just take…
There are many ways to get into debt. Debt is somethings all of us must deal with at one time or another and some even consider it to be healthy. But debt can soon become a problem that won’t go away and may hold you back from accomplishing your long term financial goals. So, what…
