The Demise of the Independent Contractor
(i.e. California squeezes small business once again) Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more difficult to own a small business, the state of California would like to help you know that it can. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of California adopted a new test to determine
5 Reasons Your Staff is Leaving You
Business, like life ... isn’t always fair. That’s why there are industries that, historically, experience high turnover rates. And restaurants top the charts. In 2017, this industry saw a turnover rate of about 70 percent, with retail around 60 percent, transportation around 40 percent and technology and professional services about
Business Development vs. Business Operations
When it comes to business development, one of the biggest challenges professionals face is finding time to do it all. I deal with this dilemma every single day. In fact, to be honest I’ve been spending the last 6 months working on a project that has been so demanding I’ve
Bracken’s Kitchen
Six months ago I was introduced to Chef Bill Bracken by the late and wonderful Orange County icon Phyllis Ann Marshall. From that meeting I was fortunate to be invited onto his Culinary Advisory Board for Bracken’s Kitchen. Since then, I (and others) have been working on various projects designed
The Art of Giving
Whether you’re Mother Teresa or Ebenezer Scrooge, you can’t deny it; Giving back to the community is a good thing. Guess what else? It’s also good for business. Not only is it an excellent way to promote your products and services – and get great exposure while doing it –
PENN Ultimate Recipe – Calamari Fritti
A household favorite!
It’s Important to Create an Environment of Trust
