Taking stock of your company
March 1, 2003 By LP Gas
As I shared with you in last month’s column, my recommendationas Step 1 toward building a success plan for your business is for you toconduct an objective evaluation.
Read More Insurance alternatives under study
March 1, 2003 By LP Gas
When there is financial squeezing going on, most fingers are pointed in opposite directions. One only has to read the long list of attorneys, cause and origin experts, marketers, suppliers and defendants down stream from liability to recognize that interests are being protected at all levels.
Read More The basics of wage and hour law
March 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Whether deciding when and how much to pay for overtime, keeping proper records or deciding whether to pay accrued vacation to a terminated employee, failure to understand the laws in this area can lead to significant penalties for the improper payment of wages to an employee.
Read More Bobtail tax slashed, as promised
March 1, 2003 By LP Gas
As promised, the bobtail tax was slashed and refunds are coming.
Read More Color my world
March 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Having spent my entire life in northern Ohio, I thought the color orange would forever signify the splendor of the autumn foliage, the frustration of road construction barrels and the exhilaration (and too frequent disappointment) of our beloved Cleveland Browns.
Read More Sexual harassment
March 1, 2003 By LP Gas
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that are connected to decisions about employment or advancement or that create an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.â€
Read More The game of safety poker
February 1, 2003 By LP Gas
My fascination with card playing began as I watched the TV show Maverick. I learned the skills of pokeralways included banter and usually ended with the phrase “My old Pappy used to say . . .†just asMaverick would gather up the pot.
Read More Trounce competition during a merger
February 1, 2003 By LP Gas
ll of you have seen or know of a competitor who sold his company in your area. You also likely saw thechanges made and the problems that may have occurred during the transition period. You likely gainedseveral customers during the transition process — just by answering the phone!
Read More Essentials for success: a business plan
February 1, 2003 By LP Gas
It has been said that the typical small business owner would never consider taking a family vacation without first carefully planning dates of departure and arrival, obtaining hotel reservations, reserving tickets in advance for hard-to-get events and carefully laying out what to pack.
Read More New Congress gets back at it
February 1, 2003 By LP Gas
The 108th Congress that convened in January will have to revisit many of the energyissues the 107th Congress never resolved.
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