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Cost cutting strategy? Follow Hollywood's lead.

OK, maybe not ALL Hollywood is cutting costs, and maybe it's not the film industry but the TV production business, and maybe it's not everyone but just one studio. But it's a trend that bears watching, and perhaps emulating in other businesses, like yours.
The Los Angeles Times ran a story today... more »

Should the foundations do more?

In a well written article published today in the Wall Street Journal is this quote: "Several academics have estimated that not more than 3% to 5% of all foundation money goes to organizations serving the poor, people of color, women and children at risk, gays/lesbians, disabled and troubled... more »

My new book is available for pre-publication ordering!

My new book, "Financial Mastery for the Career Teacher" is in production, but the publisher has just announced its availability for pre-publication ordering for those who want to make sure they get one of the first copies off the press. Due out in April, this will be a great gift for your teacher... more »

Tax planning time - again???

We get asked on occasion by new clients to help with their taxes. We tell them we are good at calling in their CPAs to talk about taxes, and that's who they should turn to for help. We get funny looks sometimes, but it doesn't change our (lack of) interest in doing tax returns. We keep a carefully... more »

Should your company consider bankruptcy?

That's a scary thought for any entrepreneur or business owner.
But there are good bankruptcies and bad bankruptcies, or rather companies that should consider filing and companies that would not be improved by filing. What's the difference? According to a study completed early this year by... more »

Watch out for Dun & Bradstreet sales tactics!

With the financial meltdown and its impact on financial institutions across the land, financial services companies are trying hard to boost revenues. Banks raised credit card rates and fees before the new law to remove abuses, and now we have the venerable credit ratings agency D&B looking to... more »