In recent weeks and months we’ve seen some name changes, all in hopes of winning the race for the buying public’s dollar. In Southern California, it’s a battle over which baseball team can win the most dollars at the turnstile. Even though the Anaheim Angels were the baseball team with the third-highest attendance in the major leagues (the New York Yankees were No. 1 and the … [Read more...] about “Progressives” or Just The Same Old Liberals?
Technology Helps Visually Impaired: At the Blind Center of Nevada
When Americans are asked about growing older, the large majority (over 70 percent) report they fear blindness more than any other physical impairment (Lighthouse National Survey on Vision Loss, 1998). The number of people affected by vision impairment represents a major health issue: 1 in 6 adults, age 45 years or older, are moderately or severely visually impaired. … [Read more...] about Technology Helps Visually Impaired: At the Blind Center of Nevada
Industry Outlook: Education – Facing the Challenges of the Future
Dealing with explosive growth, the changing demographics of the school population and chronic funding shortages keep officials at school districts and universities burning the midnight oil. As part of its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal invited leaders in educational institutions throughout the state to meet on January 19th at the Four Seasons Hotel in … [Read more...] about Industry Outlook: Education – Facing the Challenges of the Future
The All-Important Job Interview: Three Key Questions To Ask
As an employer, critical to your success is selection of the "right person" for the job. Proper analysis of a prospective candidate’s resume and references is only part of the process. Many business owners unintentionally miss opportunities to gain valuable insights by not asking pertinent questions in the interview process. Asking the right questions and listening keenly to … [Read more...] about The All-Important Job Interview: Three Key Questions To Ask
March 2005: Face to Face
Name Hugh Anderson, CFP, CIMA Title Vice President Company Merrill Lynch Type of Business Comprehensive wealth management for individuals, and consulting services for not-for-profits and institutions. Location Las Vegas Years in Nevada 21 Years with Company 25 Biggest Business Challenge: Helping hard-driving, successful, busy people take a step back … [Read more...] about March 2005: Face to Face
Shall We Dance? What Steps Will Legislature Follow?
Every two years we all do the same dance. Those of us who, by choice or by profession, gather in Carson City every other year are always quietly, yet fervently, holding out hope that some day, some cycle, the steps to that dance will change. Perhaps instead of the waltz, we can all do the samba! We continue to hope. And we continue to be disappointed. What else can you feel … [Read more...] about Shall We Dance? What Steps Will Legislature Follow?
Keep More of What You Earn: Small Business Tax Checklist
Running a successful small business takes time, talent and a little tax know-how. Here are some tax tips, brought to you by the Nevada Society of CPAs, that can prevent you from overlooking valuable deductions and assist you in managing the tax liability for your small business. Health Insurance: On 2004 tax returns, self-employed taxpayers can deduct 100 percent of their … [Read more...] about Keep More of What You Earn: Small Business Tax Checklist
March 2005: Nevada Briefs
Wal-Mart Facility Planned for Storey County Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has selected Storey County as the site for a new distribution center. The new distribution center will be located two miles south of I-80 on USA Parkway. Construction will begin in the summer of 2005, with planned service to stores expected in the fall of 2006. The facility will employ approximately 500 people … [Read more...] about March 2005: Nevada Briefs
Retirement in Nevada: Going Gray in the Silver State
Many people have chosen to retire in Nevada, because it has no personal income tax, a mild climate compared to Eastern and Midwest cities, and provides access to a variety of leisure activities – from world-class resorts and golf courses to historic ghost towns. It also has a relatively low cost of living, although the spike in housing costs over the last two years has changed … [Read more...] about Retirement in Nevada: Going Gray in the Silver State
March 2005: State the Issues
Question: Should Congress adopt the changes President Bush proposes for the Social Security system? Yes: Strengthening Social Security is Vital By: Senator John Ensign (R-NV) Any discussion about Social Security reform should begin with a reminder: Social Security is your program, not the government’s. The issues being discussed center on your retirement security, your … [Read more...] about March 2005: State the Issues
Take Security Measures Now to Thwart Computer Invasions
With a rush of online fraud and crimes targeting computers, you must do your best as a business owner to take precautionary steps to protect your systems and your employees’ privacy from online security invasions. Businesses need to watch out for a variety of "infractions" against computer hardware and programs, including nosy hackers, system-crippling viruses and unwanted … [Read more...] about Take Security Measures Now to Thwart Computer Invasions
Rural Hospitals Band Together to Improve Healthcare
Healthcare in rural areas has long been a daunting issue for administrators, politicians and especially for the citizens who depend on their local doctors and hospitals for medical care. A program that began in 1988 to address the needs of healthcare in Nevada’s rural communities is still feverishly working toward its goal of ensuring access to above-standard care for these … [Read more...] about Rural Hospitals Band Together to Improve Healthcare
Women to Watch: Profiles of Women Business Owners
Across the country, women are advancing in business, and advancing business. According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, over 10 million firms are at least 50 percent woman-owned. As of 2004 it is estimated there are nearly 90,000 privately-held, women-owned firms in Nevada – almost 54 percent of the privately-held firms in the state. Being a woman can actually have … [Read more...] about Women to Watch: Profiles of Women Business Owners
Black Mountain Community Bank: Small Bank Maintains Competitive Edge
Look in the phone book under Black Mountain Community Bank and you’ll find one listing, one address. Unlike many banks in Southern Nevada, the Henderson bank doesn’t have branches on every business corner. But that doesn’t stop it from competing with larger financial institutions. "We probably have most, if not all of the business products that a Bank of America or a Wells … [Read more...] about Black Mountain Community Bank: Small Bank Maintains Competitive Edge
NAI Horizon: Teaming Up to Build Success
NAI Horizon is counting on its team approach to commercial real estate to make it No. 1 in the Las Vegas market. The firm is expanding by increasing its staff from 38 to 50 agents and doubling the size of its office space, said President Mike Fitz-Gerald. NAI Horizon is moving this month from its quarters on Paradise Road to offices with 15,000 square feet of space in the … [Read more...] about NAI Horizon: Teaming Up to Build Success