by Leif Jensen | Apr 16, 2010 | General |
A business plan can be one of the most useful tools for a new business. But how many businesses actually have one in any form? I instruct my clients to start with a sentence or two of what you want to do and for whom; a brief mission statement. Once you have the...
by Leif Jensen | Apr 11, 2010 | General |
With our changing economic currents, I have been encouraging most of my clients to find their passion and start a side business. The initial reason for this is that stable jobs and employers are no longer a given. Also this in my opinion, is the most likely way to...
by Leif Jensen | Apr 11, 2010 | General |
According to the IRS you are probably wealthier than you believe. If you have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) over $100,000 you are the affluent or rich. Surprise and congratulations. Adjusted Gross Income is on line 37 of form 1040 and line 4 of 1040 EZ. If your AGI...
by Leif Jensen | Apr 11, 2010 | General |
I found this to be a breezy little book on starting a business. A number of the ideas inside coincide with my own viewpoints and are in presentations I have given in the past (which is probably why I am recommending it). It seems more geared towards product...
by Leif Jensen | Apr 4, 2010 | General |
Rant number one (more to come I am sure)! Everyone who knows me has heard this one already; but here it is anyway. Accountant In Illinois anyone and I mean anyone can hang up a shingle and call themselves accountants. As an accountant they can offer accounting...
