Not Filing Taxes Could Get You in Trouble with IRS says Gary Quackenbush Tax Expert
Gary Quackenbush on NBC TV with Consumer Bob CONSUMER BOB HELPS TO SAVE YOU MONEY AND TIME Not Filing Taxes Could Get You in Trouble with IRS Here is the link to a TV show Gary was on with Consumer Bob. The question was whether the IRS would catch up to you if you did not file a tax return. The answer may surprise you. LINK – Quackenbush on TV with Consumer Bob – Late Filed Taxes – 2 minute video...
Read MoreAnalysis for Managers: Industry Analysis
Analysis for Managers: Industry Analysis The next important analysis to undertake around your business is an industry analysis. This is where we look at the entire landscape of the economic branch in which your business operates. To do this we’ll use a well-known and effective tool, called the “Porter’s Five Forces,” which helps a manager to understand the current and future profitability outlook of his/her business. Figuratively and literally, each of these “forces” presses/suppresses profit margins within a given industry. So, grab some paper, a...
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Analysis for Managers: Customer Analysis As we begin our first functional post on analysis, let’s begin with a simple definition. One simple definition is: “ [A] detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.” With that in mind, today we’re going to examine our customer base and interpret their interactions with our business. The two main things we recommend are 1) building and maintaining a detailed customer base and 2) talking to your customers. Building a database will help you to discover patterns in your...
Read MoreNew Series: Analysis for Managers
New Series: Analysis for Managers An essential capability of managers is the ability to analyze. Analyze situations, numbers, markets, trends, products, people, financials, and more. For that reason, we’re excited to launch our newest series: Analysis for Managers. This new series will feature posts on everything from the cognitive process of analysis to analyzing financial ratios and a business’ customer base. But before you decide that you’re exempt from “this type of thing” and your not planning to read our upcoming posts because you “never liked math...
Read MoreBecoming a Coach
Becoming a Coach Thinking back to the most impactful people in your lives, who have they been? For many, it’s family members, friends, bosses and undoubtedly–sports or other coaches. Coaches in particular tend to have a special place in peoples’ hearts as these coaches often expected the most of of them and gave them the most time and energy. Likewise, it could be said that any good teacher, mentor or influencer is a “coach.” Today, we’re going to discuss Joseph Weintraub and James Hunt’s four reasons managers should spend more time not only...
Read MoreLeadership Series: Your Legacy
Leadership Series: Your Legacy 18 articles later, we’ve reached the final post in the Leadership Series. We hope you feel empowered and inspired to build your legacy as a leader. In our first post of the Leadership Series we wrote the following: “What is the one skill that would dramatically change the quality of your life? It might be communication, empathy, diligence, financial acumen, or perhaps a technical skill like programming or product engineering. But what if we told you that there is one skill that is the sum of all other skills–the culmination of them all? Well, there...
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