Are you a caregiver or personal assistant working in a home or private household? As a domestic worker, whether as a caregiver or personal assistant, are you entitled to the minimum wage? Do I pay for overtime? Other benefits? If you are hired directly by an individual or family, your benefits are different than someone… Continue reading
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5 advantages of using Linux over Windows
So, you’re a new or fairly moderate Linux user, want to know what are the real advantages of Linux over Windows? There are several advantages of Linux and of course some disadvantages of using the Linux operating system. This article covers 5 advantages of using Linux over Windows and also lists some disadvantages. Advantages of… Continue reading
Executive Coaching for Behavior Change – Changing People’s Behavior
Behavior change In my executive coaching work with clients, we often work on changing specific behaviors. Clients want to learn a new behavior or stop doing something that is counterproductive. Behaviors are often part of the client organization’s competency model and each competency has specific behaviors outlined. I was recently training an accountant who wanted… Continue reading
The succession process: it is not as easy as you think
If you have a will or are thinking of preparing one, you should understand how a will works after your death. The probate process is not cheap or fast. It can take several months and can continue for years after you have passed away. There are several steps in the probate process. The Probate Court… Continue reading
Executive Coaching for Better Decision Making: Eliminate Decision Failures
Are you working at a company or law firm where executive coaches help leaders make better decisions? Does your company or law firm provide executive training and leadership development for your best and brightest leaders? One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself is “How can I make better decisions?” Emotionally intelligent and… Continue reading
The importance of great graphic design for a business
Great graphic design can do much more than just improve the appearance of your website. It can help you communicate your business message to your audience in the most effective way. Businesses today use graphics to enhance their marketing funnel in order to inform, delight, and convince their prospects to buy their products or services.… Continue reading
Senior Life Settlements: Understanding the Potential Tax Consequences
If you are considering “selling” your life insurance policy, you should understand the potential tax consequences of the sale. As a life settlement of an insurance policy it is in effect the sale of the policy to a third party, and not a delivery of the policy to the insurance company. In reality, the policy… Continue reading
Top 10 Small Business Accounting Tips
These small business accounting tips will help you get your books up to date and keep them that way in less time. They will help you maintain financial control and help you manage your working capital more effectively and securely. Before you consider recording any transactions in your ledgers, organize your paperwork in your files… Continue reading
How to get a work permit to work in Egypt
According to Egyptian laws and regulations, any foreigner who intends to work in Egypt must obtain a work permit except for the categories specified in Article 2 of Ministerial Decree No. 292 of 2010. Obtaining a work permit will be carried out through the following phases: Entry phase: Submit an application to the Ministry of… Continue reading
Deferred Prosecutions in Washington State
deferred prosecutions Everyone knows that if you are facing a criminal charge, you can either plead guilty or go to trial. With a driving under the influence charge in Washington state, there is another option: deferred prosecution. A deferred prosecution is a contract, nothing more. By entering into the contract, you agree to do five… Continue reading