New “TIF” Authority Provides Powerful Economic-Development Tool
Local governments in New York State recently received a long sought after shot-in-the-arm from the state legislature in the final round of budget-bill approvals. For the first time since “Tax Incremen Read More
What do these things have in common? Social Security. Disability. Windmills. Food stamps. A state’s low taxes. Big contributions to politicians. These are linked by a basic ingredient of our nature. Read More
At the risk of sounding like a CPA, I advise you not to fall into the trap of complacency now that the April tax deadline is behind you. Your attention is still needed. Whether you are looking to nex Read More
Startups That Shoot From the Hip, End Up Shooting Off Their Own Foot
Have you ever wondered how many times you have tried to do something half-way, only to discover that it would have been easier if done the right way from the very beginning? My daughter hates to read Read More
Does intuition lead to fuzzy decision-making?
In past columns I have asked, “Who does the best thinking in your organization?” The purpose of this question is to focus on two different and yet important types of thinking — creative thinking that Read More
Improve Income and Lower Benefits Cost with Good Communication
In my book, “Employees, Kids & Pets,” I talk about how the lack of proper and disciplined communication can lead to unhappy employees and business owners. What I don’t talk about is how profoundly Read More
Let me start by saying that tax filings are a necessary evil. While you may just want to sweep the entire thought of your tax return under the carpet, my advice is: don’t. With the adage “pay me now, Read More
Motivating Employees: Three Tactics to Get Desired Results
The most important asset contributing to a company’s productivity is the energy and efficacy of its employees. More than financial figures or public-image potency, employee productivity is crucial. Th Read More
Why Owners Decide to Exit Their Business
Are you between the age of 45 and 55? Have you owned your business for 15 to 30 years? Is your personal net worth tied to the value of the business as a going concern? Does your company enjoy a strong Read More
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