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Who Wins on Dealer Day?
- Wednesday February 15, 2012New details have been given regarding the changed format for the 2012 GIE+EXPO. The new format will offer an exclusive day for dealers, retailers and distributors to meet one-on-one with exhibitors to preview products and talk agreements and pricing. It is understood that this was done to attract more dealers to the show. In addition, exhibitors are being given incentives for hosting their... -
The Tax Man
by Lisa Danes - Tuesday January 24, 2012Well it’s that time of year again. Time for taxes! Tax day for the tax year 2011, filing deadline and due date for federal income tax returns, is April 17 this year. I just received my W2 the other day. My lifestyle is simple enough that I can easily file my taxes on my own. Many business owners opt to take their records to the tax man. This website shares several great tips for business... -
Consumers More Confident, Should You Be?
by Gregg Wartgow - Wednesday January 11, 2012Consumer confidence trended up each of the last two months of 2011, making its way back to spring levels before people turned sour. Now, given some recent positive news regarding job creation, housing and consumer spending, small business owners have something to feel pretty good about as we march forward in 2012. We've been here before, though. Is it for real this time? I believe so. Many...
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Do You Work in a 'Green' State
by Gregg Wartgow - Monday February 13, 2012The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its list of top states with LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita. We’re talking about “green” here – so you might expect to see states like Washington and California on the list. But also included are states like Texas and Illinois. You can check out the full list here . Regardless of where you live... -
What's In Your Mulch?
by Gregg Wartgow - Wednesday January 18, 2012There was a recent asbestos scare up in Montana recently ( story here ). Turned out to be nothing more than just that, a scare, but reminds us of an important point. What's in your mulch, wood chips or whatever else you're putting on and/or around your trees, shrubs and grass? Are you going the cheapest route, or are you confident that it's a high-quality product that isn't going to do more harm... -
New year. New you. Yeah right.
by Lisa Danes - Monday January 16, 2012Every year people vow to make changes in their lifestyle to become a better version of themselves. Whether it is to pay down debt, or lose a little holiday (more like everyday) weight, the new year brings on all kinds of goals for all kinds of people. One think we most all find out though, is nine days after the first of the year most resolutions are already cast aside. Well, I’m just like...
