by Leif Jensen | Mar 26, 2025 | Rant |
I have to admit that the concept of a “ghost job” is a new concept for me. I am known to take a cynical view on life and business, but to piss away funds advertising jobs that don’t exist is not a good business practice in my mind. Yet, I read that in a recent survey...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 24, 2025 | General |
As the tax season began, I received a number of calls from people who now need to find a new tax preparer. Some knew their old preparer was retiring, others are surprised to find out that their preparer has already retired. So, their hunt is on. One gentleman called...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 19, 2025 | Taxes |
I was on a webinar and the subject of divorce and annulment came up. For the longest time we did not have a client get a divorce while they worked with us, then it changed and seemingly a number of them were divorcing all at the same time. We knew our responsibilities...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 17, 2025 | Rant |
I have been working on and off with a couple, now divorced, who have had some tax issues. They owe(d) the IRS lots and lots of money. They make good money, but never seemed to withhold enough. Hit their qualified funds and guess lived beyond their means for a time....
by Leif Jensen | Mar 12, 2025 | Rant |
As I have stated I am old. When I went through college the Cash Flow Statement did not exist in it’s current form. I was taught about the Statement of Change in Financial Position. Quite different from the Cash Flow format. I understand the old statement was not...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 10, 2025 | Rant |
Once again, I have been reminded why I need to work with more than one bank. I was looking to move my HELOC back to the bank where I do most of my personal banking. I moved the HELOC away from them because I found I had timed out, the cause for this was the banker...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 5, 2025 | Rant |
I was doing a search for something else and the above statistic showed up. I disagree with it, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, only a quarter of businesses fail in the first year; and half die within five years. The rational for the failures given was...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 3, 2025 | Rant |
I was listening to a webinar drone on, and they had a slide that showed business failure rate, this went by quickly, so I looked up the data and found this: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the failure rate for new businesses is: First year:...
by Leif Jensen | Feb 26, 2025 | Rant |
Growing up my dad told me to do a number of things, at times I thought he was nuts. But in my dotage, I see the wisdom in what he said. Unfortunately, what he needed to do was explain it better to his dim-witted son better first. Yet, on one occasion I was correct,...
by Leif Jensen | Feb 24, 2025 | Rant |
Growing up my dad told me to do a number of things, at times I thought he was nuts. But in my dotage, I see the wisdom in what he said. Unfortunately, what he needed to do was explain it better to his dim-witted son better first. When I was a teen, I was afraid of...
by Leif Jensen | Feb 19, 2025 | Rant |
Growing up my dad told me to do a number of things, at times I thought he was nuts. But in my dotage, I see the wisdom in what he said. Unfortunately, what he needed to do was explain it better to his dim-witted son better first. During the Carter administration, my...
by Leif Jensen | Feb 17, 2025 | Rant |
Growing up my dad told me to do a number of things, at times I thought he was nuts. But in my dotage, I see the wisdom in what he said. Unfortunately, what he needed to do was explain it better to his dim-witted son better first. I forget when exactly he told me, I...
by Leif Jensen | Feb 12, 2025 | Employees |
When an individual receives both W-2 and 1099 forms from the same company, there are several key factors to consider: Possible Scenarios: – Dual roles: The individual may be an employee who also serves as an independent contractor for separate work....
by Leif Jensen | Feb 10, 2025 | Advertising, Running a Business |
The optimal Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for social media ads can vary widely depending on factors like industry, business model, and company goals. While a ROAS of 4:1 or higher is generally considered strong, what constitutes a “good” ROAS can differ...
by Leif Jensen | Feb 5, 2025 | Corporate Entities |
I am not certain is you are aware of shelf corporations or not. It seems most people are not. A shelf corporation, also known as a dormant or aged corporation, is a legally formed company that has been left inactive without any business activities for a certain...
by Leif Jensen | Feb 3, 2025 | Running a Business |
Illinois and Chicago have specific requirements for sexual harassment prevention training: Illinois State Requirements: All employers in Illinois must provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to all employees. The training must cover: Explanation of sexual...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 29, 2025 | Running a Business |
Flirting and sexual harassment are distinct behaviors with key differences: Consent and Reciprocation The primary distinction is consent and reciprocation. Flirting is generally welcome and mutual, with both parties enjoying the interaction. In contrast, sexual...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 27, 2025 | Running a Business |
S-corporation owners who own more than 2% of the company’s stock can deduct their health insurance premiums, but the process differs from how regular employees receive this tax-free benefit. To qualify for the health insurance deduction, S-corp owners must...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 22, 2025 | Rant |
Recently I have been talking to my kids and they believe that the US is not headed in the right direction. They feel that the “American Dream” is no longer possible. They are not alone. A recent Wall Street Journal/NORC poll of 1,502 U.S. adults reveals this stark...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 20, 2025 | Advertising |
Many businesses are recognizing that social media may not be the best growth strategy for every business model and are exploring alternative approaches. I am a member of the industries where social media is not particularly effective for firm growth. I am essentially...
