Wrong person in the wrong position

Long ago, I was working with a NFP that was going through a transition period.  They sold their building, shed unprofitable programs and moved to a smaller more affordable space.  During all of this transition the BOD requested that one long time employee be retained,...

Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Did you know that you have taxpayer rights?  I didn’t think so, most people don’t. But each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them. The Right to Be...

Privacy

Surprising one of the mega companies has been bragging about their commitment to individual’s privacy. I know I was surprised. Apparently, Apple has been very vocal lately about its commitment to privacy.  This stance is new for Apple, especially as companies like...

Illinois

How do you warn people on a speeding train that is it headed straight towards a wall, and the engineer and conductor have protected only themselves? That is how I feel about Pritzker and Madigan and their approach toward taxes and fees.  Apparently, I am not the only...

Perception may be everything

100 years ago, when I was in college, I was out with friends and one of them brought an older sibling along.  I was working at Jewel at the time and we stopped at a co-worker’s establishment.  They had recently purchased an existing business, an Ice-cream shop. The...

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