Monthly Archives: November 2011

Protect Your Business – Part 1

Consumers enjoy a generous security blanket when it comes to recuperating losses related to hacked bank accounts, ACH/Wire fraud, and stolen credit cards.  This protection often leads to lax security controls on the publics’ part.  However, businesses do not have … Continue reading

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State Tax Day – Current, S.17Oregon—Corporate, Personal Income Taxes: Second Tax Credit Auction Announced, (Nov. 30, 2011)

The Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR), in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Energy, has announced a second auction of tax credit certificates worth $1,000 each that can be used to offset corporate or personal income tax liability. The minimum … Continue reading

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How to be a professional commitment juggler

I read in a book a striking metaphor for life.  As a “lifelong” juggler myself, the metaphor has stuck with me and been a guiding principle. “Success in life will require juggling.  Imagine life being a five ball juggling act.  … Continue reading

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Three Percent Witholding Repeal and Job Creation Act

Congress has approved legislation repealing the three percent withholding on government contractors and expanding tax incentives to encourage employers to hire military veterans. Full Article

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Different

Go to any business school today and the professors will beat the concept of differentiation and competitive advantage into students’ heads.  Businesses become intensely focused on augmenting products and services to ensure they are perceived as different.  Existing products and … Continue reading

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