Finding the answer to senseless killing, whether it be instigated by children or adults, lies much deeper than the media and our culture would have us believe. It’s not about the weapons used. To find a solution to these horrific attacks, we must dig … [Continue reading]
The New “Game” Plan: Professional Sports in Nevada – Game On!
March 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Beginning this month, you will notice a new department in Nevada Business Magazine. Entitled “Game On”, this feature will cover the business of sports in the Silver State. Starting with a focus on the Vegas’ Golden Knights hockey team, “Game On” will … [Continue reading]
The Bundy Trial: Fighting the Feds
February 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Now that the Cliven Bundy trial has ended with a victory (at least temporarily) for the Bunkerville rancher, it’s time to ask what we can learn from this David-and-Goliath battle between a small businessman and the federal government. Bundy had … [Continue reading]
A Wolf in Republican Clothing: The Dean Heller Dilemma
January 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
How do you solve a problem like Senator Dean Heller? He was elected on a conservative platform, touting conservative values and the moral high ground. But, since he was elected, his voting record tells a different story. It’s a common tale in the … [Continue reading]
Commerce Tax Repeal: The Process Begins
December 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Passed during the 2015 legislative session in Nevada, the Commerce Tax, or Senate Bill 483, has been a sore spot for business owners over the past two years. It’s a frustrating tax for several reasons, not the least of which is, the year before, … [Continue reading]
Thanksgivings True Origins: Its Not About Pilgrims and Indians
November 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Most Americans are taught in grade school that Thanksgiving is about pilgrims landing on our shores and Indians sharing their bounty. However, Thanksgiving was not a holiday and we didn’t start celebrating until many years later when President … [Continue reading]
The Axe that Never Fell: Overtime Rule Permanently Invalidated
October 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Last year, business owners across Nevada were facing a serious challenge to employee compensation in the form of changes to the overtime rule. As it stands now, overtime is required for any employee working over 40 hours but provides an exemption for … [Continue reading]
The War Wages On: Minimum Wage In Nevada
September 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
As the minimum wage debate resonates throughout Nevada, businesses are bracing for, what could be, a substantial increase in minimum wage. This year the state House and Senate separately passed two hastily drawn up laws to increase the minimum wage … [Continue reading]
Great News: AB 280 Long Over Due
August 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Assembly Bill (AB) 280, sponsored by Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson (D), among others, establishes a preference in bidding for Nevada companies on state contracts. This preference has been sorely needed as we’ve seen Nevadan’s tax dollars go to … [Continue reading]
So Long Dave … And Other Nevada Companies
July 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
As a long-time Nevadan, I’ve always been proud to say our state is among the nation’s most business friendly. However, with recent legislative action, we’ve lost much of our edge and we can no longer tout Nevada as a beacon for new business. Take … [Continue reading]
The Blame Game: Voter Fraud in Nevada
June 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
In mid-April, Nevada Secretary of State (SOS) Barbara Cegavske made an intriguing, if cryptic, claim in the form of a letter to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) director, Terri Albertson. Cegavske wrote, “Please take appropriate … [Continue reading]
Partner: A Business Leader’s Role in Education
May 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Education has been a hot-button topic for a long time in Nevada, and for good reason. It’s no secret that our educational system is failing by nationally measured metrics. You can chalk it up to non-involved parents, a high population of ESL students … [Continue reading]
Here We Go Again: Legislature Poised to Raise Taxes
April 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
On the heels of Nevada’s largest tax increase, crafted in 2015, legislators are again looking for additional sources of revenue. This time, it comes in the form of AB 43, which modifies the current law on property tax caps. And it comes at a time … [Continue reading]
Nevada Piggy Book: Required Reading for Taxpayers
March 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) recently released the 2016 edition of the Nevada Piggy Book. This is good because Nevada taxpayers need to know about government waste, which is an especially important topic while the Legislature is in … [Continue reading]
Intrusive and Unnecessary: Commerce Tax Registration
February 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Has your company registered for the Commerce Tax? If so, you’ve obeyed the law, but you’ve also put yourself at risk unnecessarily. This tax was passed by the 2015 Legislature, supposedly to help fund education, and it applies to every company doing … [Continue reading]
Lyle E. Brennan is an entrepreneur, business owner, publisher, and successful real estate developer with more than 40 years of experience. 
