by Leif Jensen | Jan 27, 2016 | General |
This is a topic that I have been reading about for years. Actually the first time I did it was 100 years ago in a “Spenser” novel by Robert B. Parker. The bad guys had a roof garden on top of their fortified building to feed the gang and minimize the need to leave...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 26, 2016 | General |
There seem to be new metrics in place to value and evaluate businesses. I have heard this referred to as the “Unicorn Syndrome”. There are mythical valuations of businesses that have special valuations that are defying traditional measures. Some of those named in...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 25, 2016 | General |
I remember when I was in High School each year when we got our yearbooks there was one coach who used his H.S. Graduation photo for his picture for the yearbooks. It was ridiculous and we all laughed at the idea that this was how he represented himself, even back...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 20, 2016 | General |
A number of businesses have prided themselves on their youth culture, filing their ranks with Millennials, slowly forcing out the Gen X’ers and Boomers. Now in some circles as the Millennials who are near or over 30 are feeling the gentle hand on their backs pushing...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 19, 2016 | General |
The IRS has announced a new guideline for restaurants and retailers who refresh their premises every 5 to 10 years. They are now able to deduct 75% of their costs under the safe harbor, beginning January 1, 2014. The remaining 25% needs to be capitalized. Typically...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 18, 2016 | General |
Auto enrollment is a relatively new idea to businesses. Once hired after the probationary period employees are automatically enrolled into the company’s 401K Plan. As no surprise this practice does increase employee participation in retirement plans. A recent study...
