“A politician thinks of the next election - a statesman, of the next generation.” James Freeman Clarke, author When was the last time you heard about a politician keeping a campaign promise? Obama, who pledged to bring transparency to Congress and to broadcast lawmakers’ negotiations on C-SPAN, did nothing when Congress held closed-door hearings on the healthcare bill. … [Read more...] about Governor Gibbons: Promises Kept
Archives for February 2010
Raising Capital: Cultivating the “Benjamin’s”
According to economists, only Michigan has suffered worse from the Great Recession than Nevada. Nevada’s too-heavy reliance on gaming, sales tax and construction led us to this situation and economic development is on everyone’s mind. But how do you build, grow and sustain diverse types of businesses in a state with no money? No Silver From the State Part of what has, for … [Read more...] about Raising Capital: Cultivating the “Benjamin’s”
Collections: Getting Paid For Your Work
Non-paying customers. Delinquent accounts receivables. Bad debt. All are a bane to businesses. Chances are good that your company has experienced them already. If not, it likely will at some point, particularly with today’s economy. “In these economic times, many companies are strained financially as their clients do not pay invoices or bills in a timely manner,” said Kevin … [Read more...] about Collections: Getting Paid For Your Work
Industry Focus: Healthcare
Healthcare has been a hot topic lately at both a national and state level. With so many changes coming down the pipeline, many businesses are wondering how their companies will be affected. Recently, executives representing healthcare in Nevada met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss the issues facing this changing and sometimes challenging … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Sylvia Young: Sunrise Hospital, Medical Center and Sunrise Health System
President Las Vegas, NV Number of Employees: 7,036 total Years in Nevada: 3 Years with Company: 21 What inspired you to get into the healthcare industry? I’ve always been interested in providing a service to people and in healthcare, we get to help people when they are at their most vulnerable. When I was in school I had two mentors who were involved in hospital … [Read more...] about Sylvia Young: Sunrise Hospital, Medical Center and Sunrise Health System
February 2010: Around the State
2009 Second Best Year Ever for Existing Home Sales According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR), 2009 was the second best year ever in Southern Nevada for sales of existing homes. GLVAR reported 46,879 local housing sales as compared to 28,618 total sales in 2008. Southern Nevada’s best year was 2004 with 71,963 homes sold. Department of Commerce’s … [Read more...] about February 2010: Around the State
About that TASC Amendment: Tax and Spending Control could have averted fiscal crisis
Remember when Tax and Spending Control (TASC), a proposed constitutional amendment intended to limit the growth in state spending to inflation plus population growth, was mocked and ridiculed? The aim of TASC and similar provisions in other states is to prevent significant increases in inflation-adjusted, per-capita government spending without voter approval. That goal would … [Read more...] about About that TASC Amendment: Tax and Spending Control could have averted fiscal crisis
How to Prevent & Detect Theft/Fraud in your Business
1. Be Aware Besides keeping an eye on financial statements, are there other ways a business owner can sense theft/fraud in his/her business? Business owners can cover their bases by requesting backup documents to accompany unsigned checks and unapproved expense reports. Further, they should keep in mind that the largest percentage of fraud is related to billing schemes … [Read more...] about How to Prevent & Detect Theft/Fraud in your Business
Legal Service Plans: An Idea Whose “Need” Has Come
It’s been said there’s nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. Sometimes that idea can reshape an entire industry. In technology, it’s been described as the “killer app” (application). In retail and marketing industries, it’s called the “category killer.” In the legal profession, some consider the legal service plan, especially those tailored for the small … [Read more...] about Legal Service Plans: An Idea Whose “Need” Has Come
Information Technology Implementation & Strategy: It should still be on the top of the list during tough economic times
As we embark on a new year, many Nevadan businesses continue to be affected by the economic slump and are scrutinizing their business practices. Many business owners are taking heed and still extending a great amount of caution when considering new information technologies. In doing this, they may be jeopardizing customer relationship management, affecting processes and … [Read more...] about Information Technology Implementation & Strategy: It should still be on the top of the list during tough economic times
When today’s promises of green jobs meet yesterday’s policies of red tape.
The historical policies of many politicians inconveniently create statutory and regulatory environments that clash with their current campaign promises and pledges. In the name of environmentalism, these politicians passed anti-business laws, which now act as legal barriers to their current campaign promises. At a young age most of us were taught the principle of how actions … [Read more...] about When today’s promises of green jobs meet yesterday’s policies of red tape.
Growing Up Green: LEED Certification in Nevada
Welcome to the future of building and developing. It’s here, and it’s green, and for those people who thought it was going to be selective, or at least elective, it’s quickly becoming not only the norm, but the required. Which is just as well. The idea that building green is building expensive is a myth, at least now. Overall, LEED certified buildings make good sense and … [Read more...] about Growing Up Green: LEED Certification in Nevada
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2009
Las Vegas The Las Vegas Valley industrial market continued to deteriorate with sustained negative absorption, while the remainder of ongoing construction projects wrapped up during the fourth quarter of 2009. Inventory expanded by 462,000 square feet during the quarter, or 1.0 million square feet for 2009, pushing inventories to 103.6 million square feet at year end. Space … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2009
February 2010: Business Indicators
The US economy has shown continued, but cautious, signs of economic recovery. The December 29, 2009, release of the New York-based Conference Board’s US Consumer Confidence Index showed consumer confidence rising for the second month straight in November. The Expectations Index climbed to 75.6 from 70.3, reflecting more optimism about the future on the part of the American … [Read more...] about February 2010: Business Indicators
What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received?
“Ask for help! I was one of those ‘do-it-all-myself’ entrepreneurs, never realizing that I held my own business success back by not putting my trust in others to help me, and the company, prosper. I discovered how freeing it was to focus on what I did well!” Stevenson Brooks • Owner, MBSB LLC - authorized licensee of Sandler Training in Las Vegas “If you can find a … [Read more...] about What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received?