“It’s difficult to find good workers now.” I have heard this repeatedly over the last few years. With the unemployment rate 4.1%, it is only becoming more difficult to find good employees. It seems older workers are being overlooked. However, this is not lost on the big businesses like UPS, Target or Macy’s. They recruit […]
Author: Jackie Smith
Jackie Smith has been in the dry-cleaning industry for over 40 years. Her experience spans from owning a drycleaning business to working for Henderson Insurance Agency who specializes in the fabricare industry. She currently serves on the CCA Board as well as the board for So Cal Cleaners Association. She can be reached at jmshb@socal.rr.com.
Small Business Identity Theft
The IRS recently published an updated bulletin on Small Business Identity Theft. Just like individuals, businesses can be victims also. Thieves use a business’s information to file fake tax returns or even get credit cards. The IRS has seen a sharp increase in fraudulent business tax forms: Forms 1120, 1120S, 1041 and even Schedule K-1. […]
Are You A Good Listener?
My granddaughter plays Friday Night Lights Football. My son-in-law Jeff coaches the team. She plays quarterback and we were discussing how good she is. Jeff was mentioning that he gives her plays and seems as though she forgets when she gets back on the field “She just doesn’t listen,” Jeff lamented. Now I know she […]