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Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed To Do and What To Do About It
Ferdinand F. Fournies Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0071342559 |
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Invaluable." --SUCCESS. "In simple, straightforward language, Fournies offers practical solutions to the problems of employee performance ... [This book] should be on the desk of anyone who manages others."--ENTREPENEUR. THE TOP 10 REASONS EMPLOYEES DON'T DO WHAT THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO DO:Customer Reviews:
Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What To Do About It.......2006-08-30
A common workplace question definitively answered........2006-05-02
Good Basics and Several Great Tips.......2006-05-01
Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed To Do and What To Do About It.......2005-09-03
Good Stuff.......2005-08-30
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Safe Harbors: An Asset Protection Guide for Small Business Owners (CCH Business Owner's Toolkit series)
JD, Nicholas C. Misenti Manufacturer: Cch Incorporated ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0808004123 |
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The latest techniques for preserving family wealth and legally avoiding personal liability in the operation of a small business are provided in this guide. Intended for the small business owner, the strategies discussed are equally effective in larger businesses. Taken together, these strategies provide a multilayered approach to asset protection, offering redundant protection and often presenting an insurmountable barrier to creditors. Topics covered include the types of property that are exempt from bankruptcy and legal judgments; and methods for using insurance, asset transfers, and asset protection trusts as a second level of defense. The strategies detailed in this book have been proven effective by actual court cases. Alternatives are contrasted and compared in terms of costs, complexity, and effectiveness, affording owners the opportunity to choose approaches based on their needs.Customer Reviews:
Awesome Intro to Asset Protection.......2005-03-02
Excellent book for general public.......2004-07-17
The book starts with understanding your position to creditors (private and gov't). Then, it helps you get to know one tool after another in different situations you may be in, and each chapter is just in great details including pro and cons, typical scenarios, and Smart Plan (I love these).
Of course, no one is perfect. What I wish to see from this book, and many other books in this topic, is the overall picture of a business entity model/structure a person/business should have. For instance, it'll be much more helpful if the author include 2 or 3 smart business structures one should/could have and provide explanation of how each model works. The model should utilize, let's say, LLC, Living Trust, children's Trust... altogether to build a strong asset protection structure for a business and its business owners. It's true that the models may not totally work for each indiv., but it does give great understanding of how/why it's structured the way it is.
Overall, the book is great and highly recommended to general public readers who, like me, is not a lawyer or pro in this area. Further legal assitance is still recommended, but at least readers get good understanding when designing their own plan.
What every small to large-sized business owner needs !!.......2003-06-21
At 500 pages, the book is detailed and comprehensive, but easy to read. Who would have known that in many states taking out a second mortgage on a house could make it exempt from attachment, while in other states, just the opposite approach, i.e., paying off the first mortgage, is what's required? Or that an IRA shields assets from the claims of creditors in many states and thus provides much more than a tax shelter, while in other states an ERISA-qualified 401(k) plan is a better choice? The author sorts all of this out in an authoritative but easy to read guide. Many readers will wish that they had this book years ago before financial problems developed. But, even there the author has strategies that can help avert a disaster.
The content, layout and design of this book make it not only indispensable, but actually fun to read. The tips, warnings and anectdotes are terrific. Attorney Misenti obviously has wide ranging experience in this field and his writing style is superb.
The Ultimate Wealth Preservation Guide.......2003-05-29
The addition of actual cases, state asset exemption lists, and business forms for LLC's, makes this one of the best books of its kind that I've seen. Apparently this is one book in a series from the publisher that has received a lot of acclaim. ...
Save a Million Dollars! Timely Guidance.......2003-05-29
I like the fact that the author proves that, when his asset protection strategies are put into place before financial problems arise, they are virtually beyond challenge, even to the extent of preserving an individual's entire wealth against the most significant of claims. I found it amazing that, with the right planning, millionaires can emerge from a major lawsuit or bankruptcy with no loss at all! Want to save a million dollars or all of the assets you have worked hard to create? Buy this book NOW and put a comprehensive asset protection plan in place based on the author's recommendations.
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Horse Economics: A Personal Finance Guide for the Horse Owner
Catherine E. O'Brien Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1570763194 |
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Beyond 401(k)s for Small Business Owners: A Practical Guide to Incentive, Deferred Compensation, and Retirement Plans
Jean D. Sifleet Manufacturer: Wiley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 047127268X |
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The ultimate reference on compensation for small business ownersBeyond 401(k)s for Small Business Owners presents strategies for reducing taxes, planning for your retirement, and rewarding high-performing employees. Expert advice from attorney and CPA Jean Sifleet will help small business owners maximize their own rewards and create an environment in which employees know that their hard work will mean a better future for themselves.
In clear, simple language this book helps you figure out what kind of plan you can afford, what your employees want, and what to do. Important tax and insurance issues are covered in detail and step-by-step guidance lets you design a compensation strategy that works for both you and your employees. Case studies, sample plans, and helpful references make this book your one-stop source for complete coverage of alternatives, from cash bonus programs to employee stock option plans (ESOPs) and everything in between. With Beyond 401(k)s for Small Business Owners you'll have all the tools you need to:
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A handy guide for small business owners who need creative ways to compensate employees
A key challenge for successful small business owners is how to compensate employees effectively to achieve company goals. It often takes more than just basic salary, benefits, and vacation time to attract and retain the high-performing employees small businesses need to thrive. Beyond 401(k)s for Small Business offers strategies on rewarding highly motivated employees and creating an environment in which employees know that their hard work will mean a better future for themselves. This is the only up-to-date book on the subject written specifically for small business owners. Attorney and CPA Jean Sifleet's expert advice will help small business owners develop and implement profit-sharing or equity-based incentive compensation plans, as well as the vast array of deferred compensation and pension plans, such as 401(k), Simplified Employee pensions, and ESOP.
Jean D. Sifleet, Esq (Clinton, MA), is an attorney and CPA, as well as the principal of Smart Fast Consulting, which advises small business owners.
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Good Basic Overview.......2006-11-12
Too little, too simple.......2006-11-07
A tough topic tamed.......2003-11-24
Beyond 401(k)s for Small Business Owners.......2003-11-18
WOW - so when was this topic easy to understand?.......2003-10-29
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Selling Your Business (Series 400: Owners and Sellers)
Holmes F. Crouch Manufacturer: Allyear Tax Guides ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0944817564 |
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NOT for beginners.......2003-06-16
Crouch does not write for entertainment. There aren't cute anecdotes or easy to digest case studies. But if you are NOT a dabbler and are serious about the subject, this book is really a must have.
Essential In Selling Your Business.......2000-05-13
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Chuck Jaffe's Lifetime Guide to Mutual Funds: An Owner's Manual
Charles A. Jaffe Manufacturer: Basic Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0738202738 Release Date: 2000-11-14 |
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From a trusted personal finance authority, a lifetime guide to better mutual-fund investing.Encyclopedic in its scope yet easy-to-use, this mutual-fund "owner's manual" is a one-stop resource for anyone who wants to go beyond the basics and start planning long-term, profitable fund investments. Breezy, readable, and organized into manageable mini-chapters, it will prove indispensable for investors with all levels of financial experience and knowledge. Syndicated columnist Chuck Jaffe is an idea coach to the ins and outs of mutual-fund ownership, from buying and selling funds to passing them on to heirs. He cuts through the clutter that confuses many investors and costs them money.
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It'll make you confident in your fund-picking skills.......2001-03-01
When I heard Mr. Jaffe had written a book on funds, I figured it was the one for me. I was absolutely right.
It's just like his column (chatty, funny and easy to understand)but much more complete. It told me everything I needed to know about fund ownership in a commonsense way. And I like the idea that I can turn back to this "owner's manual" for help whenever something happens in my funds. (It's a lot easier to handle than that book of column Jaffe clippings I collected.)
great book.......2001-01-30
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CCH Toolkit Tax Guide 2007 (CCH Business Owner's Toolkit series)
Paul N. Gada Manufacturer: Toolkit Media Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0808014730 |
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The Business Owner's Guide to Personal Finance
Fraser, Jill Andresky Manufacturer: Bloomberg Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000K7NIJ8 |
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The Business Owner's Guide to Personal Finance
Jill Andresky Fraser Manufacturer: Bloomberg Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 1576600254 |
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No other book so expertly addresses the hundreds of details unique to an entrepreneur's financial life, where business and individual needs are intertwined. Add a host of interviews and insights from business owners who have been there -- and you have a comprehensive guide to prosperity for entrepreneurs, on both the personal and professional levels.With the expertise and conversational tone that characterize her earlier writings, Jill Fraser, the finance editor at Inc. magazine, shows entrepreneurs how to weigh their families' financial needs against those of the business. She explains how and when to diversify investments away from the company, when to start saving for retirement, and how to set up a company and personal retirement plan. She also explains how to get yourself and your company out of debt and how to reduce the amount you spend on taxes and loans.
This is the essential personal finance book for every business owner. An entrepreneur's business is interconnected with his or her personal life, inextricably linked to both individual and family finances. Because entrepreneurs are so often strapped for time and money, this type of guidance -- providing specific, concrete advice from a trusted source -- is essential.
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Well Designed, Valuable Resource for Entrepreneurs.......2002-12-09
Here's a book that gives you more answers than you want to hear. If you're an entrepreneur (own your own business), you may be in stage 1 (start-up and early days), stage 2 (stable and on a clear path to profitability) or stage 3 (profitable, stable cash flow, mature). In each phase, you have personal financial issues as well as corporate finance issues to address. You'll have a lot of questions looking for answers.
What better expert to counsel you than the researcher and journalist who gained so much popularity as finance editor of Inc. Magazine and editor at Bloomberg Personal Finance. She's been a writer at Forbes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street columnist for the New York Observer. As you can imagine, Jill Fraser knows her topic well. She presents a tremendous amount of highly valuable information and advice in succinct doses that always seem to be just the right length. Reading this book is like sitting in that comfortable chair in your living room chatting with a knowledgeable friend.
Want more? Fraser has brought a dozen well-known successful entrepreneurs to the party. They share their perspectives throughout the book, in focused commentary at the end of each section. I was impressed with the thoroughness of this book.
Want more? How about an eight page index in the back of the book and a full-page index of hot topics in the front of the book? As you turn the pages, you'll find more little surprises as the author keeps delivering even more than you expect. I'd recommend this book for every business owner, regardless of your stage of development . . . as well as for people who are contemplating going into business for themselves. Wish I'd had this book twenty years ago!
When a business is your paycheck, you need Personal Finance.......2002-02-23
Jill Fraser saw a hole in the market and she filled it. There are endless numbers of personal finance guides for people who work for someone. Likewise, there are numerous books on corporate finance issues. However, the high volume of calls Jill fielded at Inc. Magazine, reinforced her awareness that there were no guides to specifically help business owners with their personal finances. Jill Andresky Fraser, Inc. Magazine's well-known and respected finace editor, wrote this book as a personal finance blueprint for entrepreneurs.
As they pursue their american dream, many entrepreneurs may compromise the financial well-being of their families. We've all heard not to put all your eggs in one basket, but its hard for business owners not to do that. Half-a-million men and women start businesses each year, adding to the ranks of 15-20 million who already operate their own companies across the U.S. Yet only about half of these small businesses will survive for four years or longer.
Business owners receive pressure to put their company first, but Jill says "NO," you have to find a middle ground to value your family's goals and family's security and safety as you get your company running. She says that without ever bothering to articulate it; most business owners have a personal finance strategy that boils down to two words: my company. They often neglect to create a back-up strategy or safety net to safe guard their family's well-being. Entrepreneurs may not want to deal with the "mundane" but vital issue of "building a firewall" between one's personal and business finances until the business is solvent, goes public... or until it's too late financially! Fraser provides conservative strategies for coping with problems such as cash flow crises, extensive credit card debt, and the lack of family retirement and savings plans. She says to be sure you're always taking baby steps to protect yourself.
The self-compensation strategy is a tough one. Jill Fraser suggests the following strategy:
* As early as possible - ideally before the company ever begins operations, but if not then, soon figure out a minimum salary that makes sense for you.
* Do some family bonding about the self-compensation dilemma. You'll win emtotional support thatwill strengthen you during tough early days.
* Remember, this is temporary. Take a long-term view.
* Examine your self-compensation progress every six months during this early stage.
* When you're absolutely certain that there is no way your start-up can support even a tiny, token salary for you, reexamine this issue at the end of your operating quarter. Set a goal to pay yourself something as soon as it becomes feasible.
Franchise owners can also benefit from this book. They are given a blueprint for running the business side of the company, but there is no guarantee that personal goals will be addressed.
Mary Ann Campbell, CFP - MoneyMagic.com
Terrific guidance.......2002-01-10
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