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

 The banking industry has a long and interesting history in the Silver State. Nevada, which began as a mining state has grown into what had been one of the fastest growing states in the country.  The state’s colorful past includes a rich history of mining, gaming and support services.  The Nevada Bankers Association (NBA) is a big part of that history.  The association was … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association: Strength In Numbers

Do you see the advantages? Business executives throughout Nevada have been forced to rethink the way they do business and re-evaluate all aspects of their business plans.  With the most challenging economy in recent history, smart business leaders are finding ways to take advantage of opportunities unique to this market. These opportunities include such things as reduced … [Read more...] about Winning in Today’s Market: Engaging Your Senses

With 400,000 of their patented Oxygenics showerheads shipped annually to customers around the world, owners of ETL (originally named Energy Technology Laboratories) say their business is thriving despite the economic recession. For 20 years the small technology company has identified niche markets and produced products to enhance personal lifestyles. However, when faced with … [Read more...] about Economic Development: The Silver State Gets Strategic

Individuals at all levels of higher education, career experience and even those in search of employment can benefit from executive education or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).  This important next step in a business person’s growth can benefit them in both the long and short-term. Today’s economic climate has affected executive education as many see the opportunity … [Read more...] about Executive Education & MBA Programs: It’s Never too Late to Learn Something New

Nevadans are accustomed to balanced budgets.  Indeed, they are required by the Nevada Constitution.  And while the Governor and Legislature balanced the 2009-2011 budget, they did so with over $1.5 billion in one-time revenues and taxes that will sunset.  The next Legislature could face having to require new or increased tax revenues to maintain the status quo in spending … [Read more...] about Trouble Brewing: Nevada’s 2011-2013 Budget Doesn’t Add Up

Many small and mid-sized business owners believe that their accountant, or accounting software, tells them everything they need to know about their financials. Not true. Accounting tells how much profit was made. However, what a business owner really needs to know is how much profit they should have made. How is that accomplished? The answer is to consistently measure business … [Read more...] about Is Your Company Leaking Cash?

The current form of Chapter 11 bankruptcy has been law in the United States since 1978.  From a large business like a manufacturing company to a small business like a restaurant, Chapter 11 bankruptcy can provide effective tools for all stakeholders to fare better than they would have in state court or foreclosure.  Sometimes the benefits outweigh the unavoidable cost, delay … [Read more...] about Business Bankruptcy: A Last Resort

Is it possible to be anti-business but pro-jobs?  Imagine a small island with a community of people living on it.  This community and their economic system are based on the production of oranges.  The community has a democratically elected two party system of government that is full of leaders elected on the platform of protecting oranges and increasing their production. One … [Read more...] about Oranges Without the Trees!