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What remodeling projects give the most bang for the buck? Thinking of remodeling a kitchen, or adding on another bedroom to your home or one of your rental properties? If you wonder how much the value will increase compared to the renovation cost, Remodeling magazine has the national averages in its most recent "Cost vs. Value" report. Depending on the city and a variety of other factors, it is possible in some cases to recoup 100 percent of the cost.
You work hard to build your family business, looking forward to the day when your children will reap the rewards. But when a substantial portion of the ownership or assets of a family business is transferred to one or more offspring, it can cause a phenomenon known as Inheritor Syndrome.
Enforcement of the Red Flags Rule will be further delayed until Jan. 1, 2011, according to the Federal Trade Commission's announcement in late May. Of course, Congress could decide to legislate another deadline, so businesses covered by the rule should be aware that additional changes may lie ahead.
You can make a difference in your business by working on your business processes. Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald's, recognized that creating an operation with consistent, repeatable processes would provide a model that could be easily replicated with greater profitability and control. Mapping is the key.
A street canvassing program can do wonders for your organization if it is implemented properly. The environmental organization Greenpeace is a shining example. Since reinstating its street canvassing program in 2006, Greenpeace has doubled its membership to more than 300,000 in the United States, growing even during the recession.
Deciding on a candidate for a professional position with your medical practice is only one piece of the puzzle. Next comes the negotiation phase. Knowing when to negotiate terms and when not to can help you find a candidate who fits your practice.
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The Federal Reserve Board recently enacted rulings to protect consumers from creative practices of credit card companies. The rulings also provide more complete information to consumers on their debt situation so that they can make better informed decisions.
Keeping your head above water as an attorney these days requires more than just legal skills. You've got to sell yourself and offer better service. During this turbulent time, it may benefit your firm to install a R.E.A.L. management action plan.
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