As a business leader, how would you like to provide a required service with no competition? Would you like to be the only provider of a product with a built-in customer base that must access your facility to be in compliance with the law? It sounds … [Read more...] about DMV: A Consumer’s Nightmare, An Entrepreneur’s Dream
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Hot Market: Time to Buy in Nevada?
I’m confident that anyone who tried to predict where they’d be at the end of 2020 was wrong. No one could have anticipated the realities of last year. Trying to plan for the future, either professionally or personally, has been challenging for many … [Read more...] about Hot Market: Time to Buy in Nevada?
It’s time to Choose: The Economy Versus COVID-19
Over the last eight months, COVID-19 has been brought into sharp focus for most of us. I know people that have caught the virus and have seen the effect it has on them. It’s certainly not something anyone should be taking lightly. The advice on how … [Read more...] about It’s time to Choose: The Economy Versus COVID-19
Lessons Learned: Integrity Matters
American businesses are finally emerging from the recession – some of us survived bruised and battered, others didn’t make it and some companies managed to succeed by a combination of business smarts, ruthless cost-cutting and just plain luck. If the … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned: Integrity Matters
November 2014 Elections: Support Pro-Business Candidates Now
November may seem far away now, but plans for the next elections are already well underway. Now is the time to start researching the field of candidates to decide who you want to represent your interests when the Legislature convenes in February … [Read more...] about November 2014 Elections: Support Pro-Business Candidates Now
The Margin Tax Proposal: What It Is and Why You Should Fight It
As a Nevada business owner or executive, you’re probably hoping that 2014 will be the year our state finally climbs out of the depths of the recession. This may be the year you get back into the black, make enough money to pay back those bank loans, … [Read more...] about The Margin Tax Proposal: What It Is and Why You Should Fight It
Killing Jobs to Pay for Education: Nevada’s Free Margin Tax Initiative… Won’t be Free
Since Nevada’s legislature chose to take no action on the Free Margin Tax initiative by the March 15th deadline, this important state issue has been automatically passed on to the 2014 ballot. This means Nevada voters will decide whether or not we … [Read more...] about Killing Jobs to Pay for Education: Nevada’s Free Margin Tax Initiative… Won’t be Free
Saluting Family-Owned Businesses: Helping Those that Help Themselves
This issue of Nevada Business Magazine recognizes a group of remarkable home grown companies and the families that have made them successful. Unlike large corporations or governments, these businesses operate without a safety net. Their success is … [Read more...] about Saluting Family-Owned Businesses: Helping Those that Help Themselves
BEWARE OF THOSE FREE TRIAL PERIODS AND SO-CALLED GUARANTEES
Don’t you just love those 30-day try-out periods or your money back deals? But, make sure to read the fine print. Many companies are charging hidden fees such as 20% for restocking, cost of shipping, insurance, etc. But the offers sound so good on … [Read more...] about BEWARE OF THOSE FREE TRIAL PERIODS AND SO-CALLED GUARANTEES
GOV’S PRISON MEDICAL PLAN MAKES SENSE
Giunchigliani rejects the Governor’s plan to privatize prison medical care before she has all the facts. The democrats, led by chairwoman Chris Giunchigliani of the Senate-Assembly budget subcommittee handling prison matters, are lining up to reject … [Read more...] about GOV’S PRISON MEDICAL PLAN MAKES SENSE
Competition is Good… A New Concept to State Government
In order to keep the doors open and make a living, the owner of a private business must constantly be on the lookout for ways to streamline operations and keep the company running at peak efficiency. He or she must investigate the practicality … [Read more...] about Competition is Good… A New Concept to State Government
Whining or Winning – The Choice is Yours
What political issues really irritate you? Are you disgusted that people with money seem to win elections instead of people with principles? What issues do you think are being ignored by the government – fiscal responsibility, … [Read more...] about Whining or Winning – The Choice is Yours
Nothing Special to See Here: Nevada’s Special Legislative Session
“Whereas, Section 9 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Nevada provides that, ‘[T]he Governor may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature by Proclamation and shall state to both houses, when organized, the business for which … [Read more...] about Nothing Special to See Here: Nevada’s Special Legislative Session
Ballot Question One “Opportunity Knocks The Third Time”
Shall the Nevada Constitution be amended to allow the investment of state money in a company, association, or corporation to assist economic development and the creation of new high-quality jobs? Yes x Anyone who has taken … [Read more...] about Ballot Question One “Opportunity Knocks The Third Time”
NEA STOOPS TO SNAKE OIL SALESMAN TACTICS
I recently returned home to Nevada from a trip to Kansas City. It was one of those trips where you pass your family in the airport, they were arriving at KC to begin a vacation while I was returning home to work. Upon arriving home, I was welcomed by … [Read more...] about NEA STOOPS TO SNAKE OIL SALESMAN TACTICS
FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE
Backyard picnics, family get-togethers and fireworks are all part of the Fourth of July celebration across America. It’s a time when our nation’s workers pause to honor those that paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live … [Read more...] about FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE
Technology The Good…The Bad and the E-ugly
Here’s the good news. Nevada may not be the Silicon Valley, but our state is getting its share of new information technology (IT) companies. States across the nation are in fierce competition for what has become the “golden” industry. … [Read more...] about Technology The Good…The Bad and the E-ugly