Guest Column: Fractures of the Hand and Wrist – When Surgery is Necessary

Fractures of the Hand and Wrist – When Surgery is Necessary
By Porter Adventist Hospital
When trying to break a fall, most people will put an arm out.  Unfortunately, this often results in the wrist and hand bearing the brunt of the fall and injury. As people age, they also have less “spring in their [...]

Guest Column: House Passes Legislation Extending FTHB Tax Credit for Veterans

House Passes Legislation Extending FTHB Tax Credit for Veterans
By LaVerne Brookie, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker
The House of Representatives voted unanimously Monday, October 12 to extend the deadline for the home buyers’ tax credit for one group of Americans. HR 3590 will allow eligible military personnel, foreign service and intelligence officers to apply for the $8,000 tax [...]

Guest Column: The Checkout-Inside the In-Store Experience

The Checkout-Inside the In-Store Experience
By The Integer Group
For the most part, shopper preferences have remained in line with February results. However, there is an even stronger desire for value and savings versus the previous month. “Saving money while shopping around” as well as “save today, buy tomorrow” describe shoppers more so than in the prior [...]

Guest Column: Autumn Air

Autumn Air
by Roseanna Frechette
Change is in the air. It’s easy to feel the brisk energy. See the colors transition from green to gold, crimson, orange, rustic brown. Smell the pungent scent of a changing autumn air.
You might be canning, cleaning, or rearranging. Soon you will be raking leaves. Hopefully you are exercising and pampering yourself [...]

Guest Article: Don’t Let Your Business Become a Smorgasbord

The Bottom Line- Monthly Accounting Advice for Better Business-October 2009
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Don’t Let Your Business Become a Smorgasbord
When times are tough and sales slump you may be tempted to offer all kinds of new services hoping to make a sale from anyone who walks in the door. But don’t stray too far [...]

Guest Column – Protect Yourself Against the Flu

Guest Column – Protect Yourself Against the Flu
By HealthOne
You’ve heard about H1N1, swine flu, pandemic and seasonal flu. How do you make sense of all these? And, what should you really be concerned about?
Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It typically hits in fall and winter each year with a [...]

Guest Column: Change of Season

Guest Column: Change of Season
by Roseanna Frechette
The change of season is upon us. We’re entering that time of year when days continue warm and sunny but nights and early mornings have become brisk and cool. As the last weeks of summer blend into the first days of fall, our energetic awareness shifts.
It’s good to know [...]

Guest Column: The Bottom Line – The Rule of 72

The Bottom Line-Monthly Accounting Advice for Better Business- September 2009
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The Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 estimates the number of years it takes your investment to double in value at any given compounded interest rate. For example, if you invested $5,000 at 8% interest, it will take about 9 years [...]

Guest Column: Too good to be true?

Too good to be true?
By Mitch Gebauer
Service Manager, Garvin’s Sewer Service
 
Have you ever received a flyer in the mail or heard an advertisement on the radio about a free or a discounted price on a video inspection of your sewer line?
 
This seems to be a great deal, but like all good things, there just may [...]

Guest Column: Monthly Accounting Advice for Better Business – Employee Fraud

The Bottom Line-Monthly Accounting Advice for Better Business
August 2009
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Employee Fraud
Perception of Detection is one of the strongest deterrents to occupational fraud and theft. Let employees know you are actively seeking and auditing your business for potential fraud. High risk areas include cash, portable inventory, higher levels of customer complaints, payroll, [...]