by Leif Jensen | Jun 25, 2019 | General | 
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,...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Leif Jensen | Jun 24, 2019 | General | 
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...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Leif Jensen | Jun 19, 2019 | General | 
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...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Leif Jensen | Jun 18, 2019 | General | 
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...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Leif Jensen | Jun 12, 2019 | General | 
I was meeting with one of my clients recently.  I always look forward to our meetings.  Talking to her gives me a greater perspective of what is going on in other places; since she travels around the country with a focus on DC and the east coast.  She comes in with...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Leif Jensen | Jun 11, 2019 | General | 
Thinking outside of the box is not easy.  You have to train yourself to do this, and you have to keep exercising these memory muscles to stay sharp. I know because I used to be an idiot unable to think beyond the box. I remember years ago sitting with one of my wife’s...