So you’ve secured a plum opportunity to present at a seminar or conference. You have prepared your speech and rehearsed your elevator pitch (30-second message that states who you are and what you do). Now what? Remember to keep your listening ears o...

Do you know what tax information you need in case you are faced with an audit? Don’t be audited and not have the right papers. Though your chance of being audited is not high, it’s better to be prepared. So what are the chances of being audited? A...

Nature re-brands herself every season at springtime. Law firms could learn a lesson from Mother Nature: Keep it fresh. Plant seeds to grow your business. Use the media (the law firm’s "birds and bees") to spread your message. If your firm is using th...

Send it in. If you have delinquent tax returns, the best advice is to send the tax return in to the U.S. Postal Service as soon as possible by certified mail with return receipt requested The IRS will send back a little receipt in the mail a few days late...

Some of the hottest features on cell phones include the ability to watch video, take pictures, play music, and access the Internet. People pay money to decorate their phones and purchase ring tones. Yet, features already pre-installed on phones exist that...

Many different home improvement contractors are available to help with everything from home maintenance to interior remodeling to exterior work. Then, there are the types of contractors—known as general contractors—responsible for an entire constructi...

Mold has been around for millennia but, for the past decade, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) have emerged as important workplace health issues because courts and the media have been actively redefining acceptable remedies. IAQ...

Like everything else, gym or physical education uniforms have evolved over the last twenty years. For many of us, the standard gym uniform when we were in school consisted of a polyester knit pair of shorts and a 2-ply, reversible cotton or 50/50 gym shir...

As much as we would like to believe that medications are always safe, unfortunately that is not the case. And while many drugs and medications do have outstanding results, there are several that hurt more than they help. Take for example, the drug cal...

How many people remember to take their iPods wherever they go? Of course, you have to remember to charge it and carry it along with your cell phone. Yet, though inconvenient, there are times where you wished you had yours: standing in a long line, waiting...

In case you hadn’t noticed, the taxman is after you. Last year proved to be a year of records for the Internal Revenue Service. America’s tax-collecting agency collected $48.7 billion in enforcement revenue — the highest amount in 10 years. Whatâ...

What's the difference between a CPA, an Enrolled Agent (EA), a Tax Attorney and a Debt Counseling or Resolution Firm? Which of these is best for you? Complicated tax laws make it difficult to know who to turn to for tax assistance. Most people think CP...

Almost all of us have cell phones. We use them every day, all day long and wonder how we ever got along without them. They are an invaluable part of modern life. A big leap forward for human connection and communication. But you know what? They are high m...