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Tag Archives: Southern California
The First Two Strategy Sessions of the Association for Strategic Planning (Los Angeles Chapter)
I was adrift in a sea of strategists. Recently I conducted two strategy morning sessions for the Association for Strategic Planning, Los Angeles Chapter. Of the fourteen strategists in the room, we produced fifteen opinions. What a blast to be in a room with … Continue reading
CPA Fraud Alert: The Day the Giorgio Armani “Rep” Tried to Rip Me Off
I slipped the money from the ATM into my wallet as I hurried to my car. “Hey, excuse’!” I stopped. A young man yelled out his car window in the parking lot. “Can you a tell me to aeroporto?” I … Continue reading
Posted in Business Finances, Personal Finances
Tagged Business Tools, Consumer Fraud, CPA, Fraud, Southern California
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CPA Small Business Employment Practices Alert
Small business owners and executives need to keep abreast of labor laws. Make sure you assemble a team of professionals that you can rely on for changes. There are a number of bills that small business bills that will take … Continue reading
Posted in Business Finances, Tax Planning
Tagged Business Plans, business taxes, Employers, Small Business, Southern California
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Sales Tax War and Peace From a CPA
My wife dragged me to Beverly Hills estate sales. At first I was very disinterested because I hate to shop. You can tell that by my clothes. I still wear khakis and corduroys from five years ago. I guess that is … Continue reading
Posted in Business Finances, Tax Planning
Tagged business manager, business taxes, Business Tools, Southern California
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Business Opportunities: Gas Stations Making Their Own Music
Back in the 1960s, it wasn’t unusual to find four gas stations at an intersection in Los Angeles. These were full service stations who would fill your tank, wash your windshield, and check your oil. You would also just hand them your money … Continue reading
Posted in Business Finances, Strategic Planning
Tagged accountant los angeles, Blue Ocean Strategy, business finance, Business Plans, Business Tools, Cash Flow, certified Public Accountant Hollywood, entertainment, entertainment business management, Entertainment Industry Accounting Firm, Music, Music CPA, Southern California, Strategic Planning
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The Prowess of Small Business Job Creation
I have spent almost my whole career owning or working for a small business. My family has a long entreprenuerial history in many different trades and businesses, from restaurants to contractors. Most of these businesses, though were in the service … Continue reading