by Carol Frank | Aug 29, 2012 | Human Resources
As I get older and (hopefully!) wiser, I find myself using the phrase “just keep it simple” more and more often. I’m fine with chaotic situations, it’s just that I don’t enjoy them as much as I used to. One of the best ways to “keep things simple” in business is to...
by Carol Frank | Aug 29, 2012 | Taxes
An Interview with Jason Wagner, Tax Partner at ESK&H CPA Firm 1. What is the most significant development for 2012 and beyond in tax legislation for small and mid sized business owners? It depends on your situation, industry, or the life cycle stage of your...
by Carol Frank | Jul 28, 2012 | Human Resources
EMPLOYEES. Let’s face it, if it wasn’t for having them, business would be a lot easier, wouldn’t it? But then, how much business could we create if we did everything solo? Having a solid team of people is among the most important indicators of a successful...
by Carol Frank | Jul 28, 2012 | Business Advice
My firm is an avid subscriber of the monthly ITR Trends Report ® written by the dynamic duo of Alan and Brian Bealieu, both PhD’s in Economics and frequent speakers at pet industry events. Recently the subject was retail sales. Although the news wasn’t great, I felt...
by Carol Frank | Jun 28, 2012 | Business Advice
A few years ago I was privileged to meet the producer of MSNBC’s show titled “Your Business” when he came to Dallas to interview me for one of their segments. Frank Silverstein is a real pro at interviewing entrepreneurs and getting them to share their successes and...
