tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34928962012-02-08T21:36:27.556-08:00The new place for accounting professionals and others in business to share opinions, comments, and advice. Have a question or need advice ? Can you answer someone's question ? Contact me at http://tjkfinancialaccounting.com to post a question, answer, or comment.Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.comBlogger891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-83431061845486799632012-02-08T21:23:00.001-08:002012-02-08T21:23:37.201-08:00

In The SwingBy CliveRelaxToday I want to write about the need to relax when swinging, and what that really means. But first I will digress to a not completely unrelated topic. A short while ago I was watching the annual skills competition for the national hockey league, the main league for professional ice hockey in north America. Their skills competition is a prelude to their annual all-star

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In The SwingBy Clive2012I would love to start by telling you I am writing this first article of 2012 from some exotic, warm, golf location such as Durbin, South Africa. But I am not. In fact, as I write, I am wondering if the snow plough will have blocked my car with snow by the time I finish for the day and make the drive home on slippery winter roads. It is nice to dream, however.What I can

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In The SwingBy CliveWrap UpAs the holiday season starts to amp up, golf in many ways wraps up for a short time, especially in my part of the world, the North Pole. Okay, Canada. This is my last column for 2011 and as I look forward to a potentially exciting golf year in 2012, I will leave you with some random thoughts, particularly as they relate to recent developments in the golf world.Last week

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In The SwingBy Clive“Dear Clive, I enjoyed reading your book and wonder if you could answer one question? You advise unbending the right wrist to hit down. Much of what I read recommends having a bent right wrist and flat left wrist at impact. Is this a difference of opinion or are you saying the right wrist is un-bending as you hit down but is still partially bent at impact? I appreciate your

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In The SwingBy CliveTiger at the Presidents CupI pretty much, deliberately, (try to) avoid writing about Tiger Woods. So much is written about him. Too much, is written about him. Worse, too much is written about him when he is not playing well. When he was on a tear, and firmly at the top of global golf, who could resist talking about him? He was amazing, his play was amazing, and his future

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In The SwingBy CliveRandom Thoughts on the Presidents CupOne of my favourite golf events is the Presidents Cup, which starts this week in Melbourne, Australia. It is being played on one of my favourite golf courses, Royal Melbourne. It has been a while since I have attended a Presidents Cup – in fact the last one I did attend was at Royal Melbourne, when the Internationals trounced the US Team

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In The SwingBy Clive“Dear Clive,As my downswing accelerates and my hands stay in front of the clubhead, the shaft bends. This will translate into "whip"/increased acceleration, ideally at the moment of impact. Right?So far so good. But, when I hit down and the club face takes a divot, it seems to me that there is a tiny delay. I attribute this delay to the shaft bending again as it encounters the

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In The SwingBy CliveGrass ShotDid you know you can hit a bunker shot… from the grass? This is an unusual but helpful shot used around the green. It is akin to a flop shot but not quite the same thing. You find yourself in long, flattened down rough near, but well below, the putting green. You need to get the ball up high, but want it to stop relatively quickly upon landing. Before I get into the

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In The SwingBy CliveBent MythThe swing instruction I am about to admonish I have heard dispensed to countless students, and I cringe each time I hear it. It concerns chipping, I was taught it at one time, and was a terrible chipper. The problem with chipping terribly is you do become convinced you are a terrible chipper. That bad chipping is your lot in life, and the only way around it is

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In The SwingBy CliveTalkingSome people just do not shut up on the golf course. They talk on the tee, they talk on the fairway, they talk on the green, they talk, talk, talk. It is very annoying to other golfers on the course, and especially to playing partners whose games it can distract. But… it ain’t too good for the game of the guy who is doing the yacking, either.Someone who is incessantly

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In The SwingBy CliveChip While InjuredA friend has had to give up golf, just for a while, following surgery on his leg. He has commented a few times that he is looking forward to getting back to the range, and that that opportunity is approaching.As you likely know, the legs must bear a bit of movement, and weight, in the golf swing so practicing while enduring any kind of leg injury or

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Kids in your officefrom NelsonImagine the scene. You get a phone call. It's a prospect. You go "yes! my marketing is working". You are having a good conversation and then your children start screaming in the background. The prospect hangs up.Ouch! Has it happened to you? Well, it happened to me!When you have kids, it's really hard to run a business at home. Not only you have to worry about

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Are you a motivational expert ? Provide spiritual guidance ? Relationship expert ? Become a columnist for my blog. You can have your own weekly column. Contact me at tjkfinancialaccounting.

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After having to deal with another screw up that a big corporation's account department made on my account, it got me thinking again how we are in the 21st century where should be easier to detect and quicker to respond to fix the problem. Yet the opposite is the case. With all the subcontracts and disconnected divisions within a corporation it is amazing that anyone can find out or do anything

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How do you decide on an accountant ? There is a lot to choose from.I can save you the time in choosing. TJK Accounting Services a full service accounting practice. From the daily and monthly bookkeeping to payroll management as well as preparing the working papers, reports, and tax returns(personal and corporate).More than 20 years of experience working with all kinds of small and medium sized

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In The SwingBy CliveGolf BallsI used to tease the heck out of my Dad for using old golf balls when hitting over water. But he did it anyway. Parents never listen. My Dad would get to a water hole; a hole where the shot needed to carry a pond or a creek. Into his bag he would go and out would come the oldest, the yellowest, the flakiest golf ball you could ever imagine. The only way it could have

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I would like to introduce you to a new contributor to the blog. Clive, a golf instructor for nearly 20 years, who now writes full time about the game. He will be submitting a weekly column - in the swing. Advice and tips for all you avid golfers.You too can be a contributor of helpful advice. Send me an email from the contact form on tjkfinancialaccounting.com with details about your

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Spring is getting closer. Time to freshen up the financial management of your company. Also tax time fast approaching. Tasks that needn't be complicated as long as have a full service accountant involved.Whatever your business and requirements I am familiar with more than 20 years experience.Springing your business - legal, retail, property management, non profit, construction, hospitality,

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These are the days of reducing costs each of us looking for ways tosave.No longer do you have to continue paying for so many to be responsiblefor your accounting.All need is one. There is no one else as experienced.Whatever your business - legal, retail, property management, nonprofit, hospitality, construction. Whether a sole proprietor,partnership, corporation.Contact me at http://

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How the new year going for all you so far ?January hasn't been very busy for many but spring is just round the corner.Meaning it is time to freshen up your financial management for your business. Whether it is a restaurant, law practice, retail store, construction company, manufacturer or non profit. Whatever your business call me. Contact at http://tjkfinancialaccounting.comWith more than 20

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Being a manager of your talentfrom FaithWhat does it take to be an artist manager? Well that is quite the question; it takes improvisation, structure, organization, patience, perseverance, dedication, a lot of public relations but most of all self confidence. In this field you're leading a human being for all types of things from diets to food and accommodations.In my personal

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Can anyone still make money with real estate. A client of mine has been trying to buy some properties for investment purposes but to close just one deal he has to jump through countless hoops. CHMC making it tougher for him to arrange financing for the properties.Is there any area where home sales are flourishing ? Not for listings but successful closings.It is better to hear straight from

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I was watching the CNBC report "House of Cards" and was pretty pissed off afterwards thinking about how so many screwed up the lives and businesses of so many others. The legacy of their stupidity continues today.Equally upsetting is there still some who think regulators, investors, banks, and government can fix the problems. Trust the ones who created this mess in the first place.

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I have talked a little here and there about why we are in this economic mess on my facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vancouver-BC/TJK-Accounting-Services/109191592452228What a lot of people either don't realize or if they do don't think it is a serious problem is that free enterprise and free elections don't exist and big business and ego driven despots control what we buy

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With more than 20 years of experience working with a variety of businesses from non profits to legal to retail. Among others.There some with less experience, others with little to no accounting education. Still others who can only work with certain businesses.I am full service accounting for any small or medium sized company. The only 1 you need. Whatever your business I am familiar with.

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Got a call from a new client today and like a few times in the past another one who is unsatisfied with employment agencies.There is still a few people who don't realize employment agencies make big promises to their recruiters about making hundreds of dollars in commissions and all have to do is screen job seekers for employers. Sometimes the only requirement for recruiters is a sales

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Back in the 90s we had the dot com bubble tech companies that shined made a lot of money but in the end pretty well all of them crashed. The companies that survived the bubble couldn't stand on their own and had to be absorbed by private equity lending companies. Then there was Linen and Things doing poorly due to a bad expansion plan. They were bought out but still couldn't survive.

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Unemployment is at an all time high and at the same time we are seeing a number of work from home schemes out there. Posted on telephone poles, bulletin boards, and on the internet.I implore all of you to stay away from these tempting offers of an excellent business opportunity, earn thousands of dollars per month or day, and enjoy making money from the comfort of your home. Just some of the

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These may be days of tight budgets and watching what you spend, but business continues and every company needs effective financial management.I am working with non profits and charities now. Two business types who need the right person to keep them informed on where donations and grants are being spent. Making sure they meet their very small budget constraints.There is no one as versatile and

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This may be a little obvious to say but there's some people who don't know the simplest business facts. You want to maximize expense write off when your income is high in order to lower your taxes. Don't believe what banks or the government says. Especially nowadays the government is looking for as much money as can trick and mislead out of you.The government has instructed banks to request tax

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How lazy are they at banks and government offices. What do they reallydo there all day. They take a few minutes to tell someone you have tofigure it out on own then they go back to playing online games. Whathappen to showing value in hard work.Lately I had to take personal empowerment to new level. Pushing formore satisfactory answers to questions I need answers. No more of thisnonsense from lazy

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There's all kinds of accounting and administrative people out there.With varied backgrounds and education. Some designated...somenondesignated. There some with a designation who are inexperienced andcan't handle the work. Some whose nothing more than data entry clerkstake on tasks not qualified. You have to choose carefully.Want someone who can handle the tasks that has been done by 2 or

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Regardless of the type of business, I give 110 percent to each client. Working all the time because love what do. There is some who is only out for themselves. Will only do what is required then go home and forget about you. Others are under a mistaken impression about bookkeeping and accounting. They think all have to do is to enter the numbers given.TJK Accounting Services effectively and

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Another busy week. Talked to a new client who told me something disturbing. Was overcharged last year for their taxes. A triple percent margin for 30 minutes of work. I looked over the figures of last year return and found some errors and questionable calculations. I was more disgusted. The client was told when questioned the fee that it was standard. May be in some alternate reality called

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Are you tired of all the lies and deceit from those who supposedlyclaim they are here to help. Who claim to be community minded butturn around and show their true colors.Well truth is the answer to our current problems. Enough of all thesecorporate giants like Time Warner, GM, Citi, Bell, CTV, Shaw, Rogers,Comcast, Intuit who talk out of both sides of their mouths and staball of us in the

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How was business for you last year ? It was a rough time for a lot of people. 2010 we are still crawling towards that recovery. What makes it worse is the countless number of opportunists purporting to offer a solution to your financial crisis or a new business opportunity to get you working again.A big tip off that won't be what seems is when they make claims like "Fabulous business

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Why is it when there is a disaster like the haiti quake corporate giants try to make us believe they give a damn. They say with every purchase will donate an equal amount. Don't believe them. They are trying to cash in on a disaster. Tell them to put up the money without strings attached.Boycott any corporation that make such claims.At my sister web site http://importantnewsforyou.com we look

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Local now and alwaysAt one time I was among those who crossed the border to find a better deal. I stopped doing that several years ago when realized wasn't saving anything. Money or time. Today I am less likely to bother due to increased border security since 9 11. More wasted time waiting in long lines at the border.I am not one of those isolationists who is dead set against free trade ever.

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Your software is only a toolNo doubt you have heard and seen a lot from Intuit lately. They are heavily promoting what you can use Quickbooks for to make running your business easier. Export this...import that. Download quickly everything from your bank and credit card statements. Currently Intuit is trying to convince you to use Quickbooks on your blackberry, palm, or iphone.I have

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I had to talk to a CSR with Quickbooks recently after reinstalling the application and needing to register again. I don't like calling any CSR and was quickly reminded why avoid. While waiting to get the validation code was forced to listen to a script that now is the time to purchase their payroll service. Give me a break. Who believes these scripts.First didn't really have to wait for a

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Happening again...Further insult to our intelligence, and trying to fool usSee the PSAs about a proposed tv tax ? 2 ads back to back every hour on every network. First from cable companies then from tv networks. Each wanting public opinion on their side. Each pointing a finger for who is to blame for a lack of funding for local programming, and why networks are struggling.You know I am no fan

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Concentrate on your product or serviceRunning a business is difficult especially when you are wearing many hats. Office Manager, Sales and Marketing, Receptionist, Accountant, Bookkeeper. You are doing all that and more on top of providing the product or service for your business.How much time are you actually spending on the product or service ? I am willing to bet not as much as you would

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Don't believe anything these three criminal organizations spout. They are not good corporate citizens. Could care less about humanity, the environment, and society in general. All they care about is to cheat you out of what money you have.I tried to discuss with someone from Shaw a few years ago about their practice of inserting ads. This person claimed not to do such and pointed a finger at

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I was contacted recently by someone with Primerica. Once again theyare trying to lure people with financial backgrounds over to becomerepresentatives. I didn't fall for their pitch.I went to a meeting a few years ago being curious. I wasn't impressedwith the orientation presentation or with Primerica. I walked outalong with several others. Started to wonder if the company evergives financial

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A few years ago I was contacted by someone recruiting for Primerica. Looking for people with financial backgrounds as reps. At the time I thought would be an interesting experience.However after attending the presentation it wasn't long before I knew I wanted nothing to do with the opportunity. Also I was turned off by the company. It is nothing but a mlm scheme. I doubt they ever do any actual

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-22731042551154286992009-06-02T17:13:00.000-07:002009-06-02T17:18:57.786-07:00

The auto industry is on their way out. First Chrysler now GM has gone into bankruptcy. The others will follow. Only have themselves to blame. Manipulating people to buy gas guzzling suvs. Now no one can get rid of these vehicles that are nothing more than needless demonstration of status.Next on the chopping block is the corporate giants in media.CTV, CBC, Canwest Global, NBC, CBS, Fox, CNN,

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-76668826267340439442009-05-26T10:22:00.001-07:002009-05-26T10:22:48.691-07:00

I came across a new low from Shaw. Shaw is claiming CTV, CBC, and Canwest Global are blowing out of proportion the state of media networks. Well...they and the networks don't realize just how bad it really is. Shaw, Rogers, CTV, Canwest Global have been buying up tv, radio stations, and newspapers eliminating any choice for consumers. A few are dictating what the many should see and hear.

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Employment agencies are a great land of wasted time. Recruiters, who clearly have no idea how to satisfy clients, routinely mislead job candidates. It doesn't matter how you try to meet some vague criteria in order to get your resume forwarded. Will never happen; most of the time there was no client to forward a resume in the first place. I am not alone in this conclusion; candidates and

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-77568690276363472182009-05-16T16:20:00.000-07:002009-05-16T16:23:21.050-07:00

I have been busy rebranding and changing the name of my business. The new site is tjkfinancialaccounting.comFull service provider from day to day to year end. Consolidating 3 jobs into 1.The group on google now:groups.google.com/group/tjk-accounting-services

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-29821259774631965492008-08-14T17:04:00.000-07:002008-08-14T17:06:09.204-07:00

After a very disappointing encounter with a computer specialist supposedly capable and knowledgeable, I have come to the conclusion can only depend on self to solve a problem; to research and fix what is wrong.I paid this "expert" to repair the operating system (OS) of my computer. All he did was insert a few disks to reinstall the OS. Didn't make any attempt to diagnose and examine what is

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-46025908124162407322007-08-23T04:54:00.000-07:002009-05-16T16:19:24.797-07:00

The last few months have been a roller coaster. I have been busy promoting my business. I have made some changes to:tjkfinancialaccounting.comCheck out the following group for additional comments:groups.google.com/group/tjk-accounting-services

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What is happening at Save on Foods ? For those who don't know the store, here is a little background. It has been a local grocery store chain in British Columbia for several years. Operated by a local entrepreneur Jimmy Pattison.I was watching the renovation of the store closest to my home for several weeks. I had no idea was anything other than simple remodelling. I saw some other stores

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I have been working in a call center for the last few months. At first I wasn't on the phone answering questions but I observed the agents who were doing phone support. My observations and eventually doing phone support hasn't changed my original opinion; not only for call centers but the companies who replace their customer service with call centers.In fact I am even more opposed to the use of

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If you thought their behavior couldn't get any worse, you be wrong. They are at it again !Shaw sends out demand letters to customers ordering them to pay any outstanding balance. The time when the letters are deliver occur when Shaw has to show how profitable they are to shareholders. Further confirmation Shaw hates their customers.They also don't think very much of shareholders. Shaw has to hide

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Do we have fair competition ? What about honesty in business ?There examples at both ends of the spectrum indicating a no to both. Private security companies and employment agencies at one end. Shaw and Rogers at the other.I have worked as a security guard and know that these companies cannot accomplish what promise their clients. First there too many companies; each trying to one up the

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I have become a screener. I don't jump and race to the phone any longer. My voice messaging system has become an automated receptionist to discourage nuisance calls. Telemarketers the prime suspects. Also fed up with wrong number dialers; those who careless when dialing.Ever wonder who works as a telemarketer; that was convinced can make lots of money. These people all burn out from the

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-1127119624270390892005-09-19T01:37:00.000-07:002005-09-19T01:47:04.276-07:00

I have reached the limits of my patience. I am surrounded by stupidity and incompetence. Not to forget deceitful behavior.From AOL who is blind to the fact that they employ morons. To Shaw who seek out morons as employees so that won't know that quoting line of bull to customers.Robert Half and Accountemps with ineffectual recruiters.Baywest, Pacific Quorum, and many other property management

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Not easy to know someone's motivation. To size them up. Takes a special gift.What complicates matters: questionable corporate policies leading to confusing results. Employees having to follow such policies with no idea what may result. When will learn common guidelines don't answer questions or solve problems.Need to look at any situation from many perspectives. Not something can be taught

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After receiving an email recently it is necessary to reiterate why I started this blog. At first I used to post messages in usenet forums for bookkeepers and accountants. Then usenet became overrun by spammers and con artists and just plain nut cases spouting this and that nonsense.This blog is for posting information and opinions and points of view with others in the accounting profession. If

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I am a very determined and driven person. Unlike too many others, I am always working and striving to achieve my goals. Lately something has come to mind and bothers me greatly. When did it become bad to be very determined and wanting people to be straight with me.I don't like people giving me half answers to my queries. I don't like people stringing me along or making up stories about how

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-1115628900311756642005-05-09T01:24:00.000-07:002005-05-09T01:55:00.356-07:00

Who is better ? Who has a better work ethic ? Who works harder ?Questions that nations love to answer. Always in its own favour.What comes out of the mouths of government is all garbage, and shame on the media for promoting any of it.We are living in a flat economy and flag waving not appropriate.I am not a fan of off-shoring for financial reasons, but need to find who will do a good job.The

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What is the matter with call centers ?After experiencing too many situations, have concluded can't get intelligent and informed answers from customer service representatives. All of them are incompetent dim bulbs.Before point the finger at outsourcing and off shoring as the problem, there is a few call centers which not. The companies employ morons. What about receptionists in small businesses

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What is happening in this society in regards to communicating with one another. We have all kinds of technological advancements, but we are not communicating. Back in the 90s we were all emailing, instant messaging, chatting on-line. Cell phones were better also.Today we have more expensive cell phones but not better. No one is using email and instant messages to any great extent. Spam or a fear

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I have reach a significant milestone. No longer can tolerate working for and with people that can't please. However there is some people respect and like personally. As an Aries, I am always working and striving to accomplish my goals. I give much energy and time. Yet still can't please why ? Here's the answer. There's too many people that can't deal with such a person. Someone who cares

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It was a hard 2004. Several upsets and few successes. However I managed to rise above all the problems. I changed jobs so that have more time to devote to my business. I am more confident in own abilities and know can achieve anything. I am an Aries and 1 life path. I won't let anything get in my way. I won't let anyone intimidate me or try to sabotage my success.

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Are you the same person as was 20 years ago ? Quiet or loud ? Popular or loner ? What are you now compared to before. Did you or do you believe what others say...feel everyone lying ? How did the events of 9 11 affect you ? For myself it is a complicated explanation. 9 11 only shocked me; how I saw others react to the disaster. The person I am now is different because had to change. I

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I am sorrowfully disappointed with the poor level of motivation and productivity of so many people. Some say the economy is improving and workers are more satisfied. Yet when look around see the opposite. May be workers are not satisfied. However must be another reason for the poor motivation and productivity. Some people come to work only to do the tasks assigned but their hearts not in it.

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You have already figured out that I have an interest in sci fi. There are many of us; professionals that own own homes with good jobs or self employed with solid businesses. Like many writers of sci fi, I am very insightful. I know when something will happen. No...not fortune-telling or predicting the future. It is knowing(feeling) for what is about to happen. Before you say that is only

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I am very short tempered with a variety of people these days. I get upset when dealing with others who don't do a good enough job with their own work then criticize what I do. I am frustrated with the lack of professionalism and attention to detail from my strata council and property management to some individuals who I work with to my union reps to a few clients of my business. I don't know

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How many really in a celebratory mood on days like Canada Day and 4th of July ? I'm not. When worrying about the future how can be. Some will proclaim that we should be fortunate that not living in certain parts of the world. Is there any one better off anywhere ? The only element about the world that is getting smaller is the span of fear. Fear of terrorism is not entirely what

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Wondering why my recent entries have taken such a tone. Well...let me explain. The current economic and political environment creating all kinds of problems; not only for myself. There too many who just getting by. I know that not alone in my frustrations. Those who have been chosen to lead us are not being genuine that aware of problems. Also, I am fed up and angry with anyone who attempts

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I am not one who allows others to decide what to do, or how to handle a problem. I only ask for assistance when have no other options. I am not a 'yes' type. Also, I don't tolerate being blame by someone who is relying on information that is missing too many pieces. Reason why courts don't allow heresay. I find solutions on my own for 1 reason. Too many times in the past when wait for

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Nowadays we need balance. When have bad, must have good to keep us as a society well-balanced. The good to get rid of the bad. Have too much bad right now. Too many businesses gouging customers with high prices. Too many employees whose performance not adequate. Too many employers expecting their employees to do tasks not capable of accomplishing. I am about professionalism, and being

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The question of when is ok to be independent has been in my thoughts lately. I am a very independent spirit with the motto: sometimes you yourself the best person to do the job. On the rare occasion when have to get help, a response that I get is why couldn't do it on own. Also on the rare occasion when make a mistake, don't have to blow the entire matter out of proportion. I hate mistakes

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-1081158290882737002004-04-05T02:44:00.000-07:002004-04-05T02:47:32.293-07:00

Some of you may be wondering what the connection is between my bookkeeping service and on-line newsletter. You may not have thought there was a connection. With At This Time, I look at issues affecting society and explain why occur and what need to do to correct for the better. As for my business, I analyze a client's records for why heading in the direction going and what can be done to

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Something has been bugging me for awhile now. I am sick and tired of dealing with people who expects me to waste time chit chatting. My work ethic is very unique. I don't believe in taking 10 minute breaks to catch up on what somone did over the weekend or get up to date in the latest gossip. The reason I work on contract is so can come into an office and focus on what task I need to do that

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Well...we have come to the end of another year. Certainly wasn't uneventful. How did your business fare. Mine was up and down. I was running all around in many directions. How many others experienced this ? Too many prospective clients are taking too long to decide and being too particular about who to hire. As you wait for a decision, you don't know how to proceed or how can help

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How many of you out there have experienced this ? I have been dealing with a person who doesn't pay my fee, won't give me a straight answer to my queries, and has an office staff of one who among other problems doesn't know how to answer a phone. I am fed up with dealing with these losers. Also I have discovered that many businesses don't realize bookkeeping is a task that can't be performed

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-935005852003-04-29T18:10:00.000-07:002003-04-29T18:10:51.863-07:00

Though I am using quickbooks and simply accounting for my contracts I occasionally faced with contracts which using older applications. I am capable of quickly understanding new applications, but I depend on accurate reference materials. I am looking for information on peachtree and caseware. Can anyone help ?

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I don't support large ads published on a daily or weekly basis. However, advertising is necessary. You can't depend on networking and word of mouth alone. You should not let others speak for you. I will put an ad in the local newspaper once every 2 to 3 weeks. I am the best person to describe my business.

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We have all seen those ads on tv; a lawyer offering help to get a good settlement from a personal injury case, or better settlement in a divorce. Those lawyers have been critcized for doing such ads. The criticism is that lawyers should not advertise. Don't turn the law into a retail venture. I agree that most of the ads are silly. I would ask the critics: How else can you get your name out

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Arthur Anderson's involvement in the Enron scandal has seriously damage trust for accountants. I have been negotiating with several clients who have grilled me in regards to my qualifications. When I begin working on their bookkeeping, a lot of time is spent organizing sloppy records. Companies would rather have cheques and invoices in total disarray than pay an accountant to maintain accurate

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I got an email today from someone who forgot to sign their name so I can't give them proper credit. However, here is their answer to the question why need to fill out a TD1: "The form is completed by the employee for the employer because the employer does not know the specific tax status of the employee(s) nor would she/he because they don't know what an employee is affected by. The purpose of

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Question from Jacqueline: I'm supposed to calculate the divisional cost of capital in a case study. But I don't know how to do it. I have only the general numbers for the entire firm and can calculate the component cost (debt, etc.) and therefore the WACC, but regarding the single divisions I have only these numbers: net sales, operating profit, identifiable assets, depreciation, capital

Trevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04320552533578307967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492896.post-765185122002-05-13T18:44:00.000-07:002002-05-13T18:44:01.276-07:00

How has Arthur Anderson involvement in the Enron downfall affected your practice ?

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Can someone explain to me why it is necessary to fill out the TD1 for each employee ?

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