Although benefits and salary are important aspects in any employment situation, the most important consideration in job satisfaction is how people are treated in the workplace, according to employees of Nevada’s Best Companies to Work For. When asked why they enjoy going to work everyday, workers unanimously talk about corporate cultures that value everyone by promoting … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Best Companies: Where People Come First
Security in the Workplace: Technology Issues Threaten Business Prosperity
No business owner would leave work for the day without locking up the office first. However, they might not think twice about leaving a workstation unsecured at lunchtime or ensuring their firewall is still doing its job. With malware, spyware, adware, viruses, Trojans, worms, phishing and internal risks – it’s time for every business to review its IT strategy and security … [Read more...] about Security in the Workplace: Technology Issues Threaten Business Prosperity
Industry Focus: Staffing Firms
Recently, a group of Nevada-based staffing firm executives gathered at Cili Restaurant in Las Vegas to discuss current challenges within the industry, including the recruitment of qualified candidates, out-of-state recruitment, generational issues and the impact of the economic downturn. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for NBJ’s monthly … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Staffing Firms
Make Your Business Better: With Business Management Technology
Business technology can be the key to a well-run office, or technology can be its Achilles heel. Most use some kind of business management system whether it is QuickBooks or a more sophisticated system which combines accounting, inventory management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), point of sale, or an industry specific processing system. The key to getting the most … [Read more...] about Make Your Business Better: With Business Management Technology
Waiting for the Rebound: Industrial Developers Cope With Slow Market
The industrial market in Nevada is experiencing the same slowdown that is affecting other segments of the overall economy. While several factors have contributed to rising vacancy rates and lower effective rents, real estate experts in both Southern and Northern Nevada agree that the industrial slump is part of a normal business cycle. Their consensus is that the market will … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Rebound: Industrial Developers Cope With Slow Market
June 2008: Business Up Front
Fewer Small Business Owners Can Afford to Offer Healthcare A recent study from SurePayroll’s mid-month survey of small business owners shows that high costs are barring more small business owners from providing health insurance than ever. Here are some key findings from the survey: • More than half of small businesses surveyed are not offering health insurance … [Read more...] about June 2008: Business Up Front
Office Market Summary: 1st Quarter 2008
Las Vegas According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, 222,300 office-related jobs were recorded in March 2008, a decrease of 3,200 or -1.4 percent, from March 2007. In the first quarter of 2008, the Las Vegas Valley’s speculative office space vacancy rate increased by 1.2 percentage points to 13.4 percent. The Valley’s office inventory … [Read more...] about Office Market Summary: 1st Quarter 2008
June 2008: Face to Face
Steve Conine President AccuStaff & Talent Framework Reno Number of Employees: 7 Years in Nevada: 14 Years with Firm: 6 Type of business: Staffing and Employment Consulting Describe your leadership style: I believe the power is in the individual. I try to train and encourage the results I am looking for without micromanaging or intimidating the … [Read more...] about June 2008: Face to Face
Legal Elite 2008
Nevada Business Journal is pleased to publish its first Legal Elite which recognized outstanding lawyers in the state, as ranked by their peers. Balloting for Legal Elite began in February 2008, when all in-state members of The Nevada Bar were invited to participate, naming other lawyers whom they hold in the highest regard. In addition, they were asked to submit two names of … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2008
Modern Mining: Golden Future in Nevada
For a business that has known its share of booms and busts over the years, the Nevada mining industry is basking in a somewhat infrequent, but well-earned uptick in its financial fortunes. When the price of gold was hovering between $200 and $300 an ounce not too many years ago, mining companies were facing mine closures and employee layoffs because the bottom line just didn’t … [Read more...] about Modern Mining: Golden Future in Nevada
Industry Focus: The Arts
Recently, a group of Nevada-based arts professionals gathered at Arrow Creek Golf Course in Reno to discuss current challenges within the industry, including the corporate partnerships, funding and the impact of the economic downturn. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for NBJ’s monthly event. Education All participants agreed that art … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: The Arts
The Nevada 365-Year Dynasty Trust: Estate Tax Savings, Creditor and Divorce Protection
The Nevada perpetuities law was modified in 2005 to allow a dynasty trust to continue for up to 365 years with its assets protected from estate taxes, creditors and divorcing spouses during such time. Prior to the change in the law, Nevada dynasty trusts were limited to 90 years to approximately 120 years. A dynasty trust is an irrevocable trust that leverages a person’s … [Read more...] about The Nevada 365-Year Dynasty Trust: Estate Tax Savings, Creditor and Divorce Protection
June 2008: Nevada Briefs
City of Sparks and Kiley Ranch Engage in Water Management Partnership In a cooperative agreement, the City of Sparks and Kiley Ranch Communities have joined forces to enhance water conservation in the community by signing the largest agreement by a single project for recycled water use to date. The agreement authorizes Kiley Ranch to reserve 553.32 acre-feet or 154 million … [Read more...] about June 2008: Nevada Briefs
A Strong CORE: Results in Positive Growth
When Target General entered the Las Vegas real estate market in 1999, the firm held a less than desirable reputation and sought a turnaround. Longtime construction industry veteran Gary Siroky took a chance and became the company’s president in 2002. Since then, Siroky has successfully restructured the company into a full-service general contracting firm, changing the name to … [Read more...] about A Strong CORE: Results in Positive Growth
June 2008: Business Indicators
There are more negatives than positives for the current monthly indicators. Both Reno (Washoe County) and Las Vegas (Clark County) continue to experience an economic slowdown. We find negative values for most of the same month year-ago percentage changes. Current indicators show that 8 of 9 for the Reno metro area and 7 of 9 for the Las Vegas metro area have weakened. Moreover, … [Read more...] about June 2008: Business Indicators