Wbt - World Of Business And Taxes

Change is good, it isn't always easy but it's essential for business growth.

Change in your life starts with your head. Change your thought process.

"music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, there's no boundary line to art" - Charlie Parker. www.lodge-co.com

You and I as business owners need to take time to understand various threats when it comes to business identity theft.

Today we are talking about the differences financially of purchasing a car or to lease. To buy or lease, that is the question.

Here are some leasing strategy for your next car. But remember, leasing always cost more then buying. So we need to talk about some strategy to reduce your leasing costs. www.lodge-co.com

It takes some work before you can work. Too many people are creating MLM videos that are selling you a load of nonsense. Make sure you understand what a MLM is and a pryamid scheme is before you sign anything. 99% fail per the FTC report. Do some work, study the organization, before you consider to join. If you are selling financial products to people through a MLM make sure you are getting trained in the product you are selling to clients. Don't put your client at risk because you are looking more at a commission instead of how the product can help your client. Not all products are for every client. Know your craft and products.

The IRS generally can't even make your attorney to produce documents. The attorney - client privilege is strong so that client (civil & criminal cases) will be forthcoming with their attorney Accountants, however, don't have this privilege. If you make statements or provide documents to your accountant, he can be compelled to divulge them no matter how incriminating. www.lodge-co.com

God is always on the alert, constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to him, to his plan, so that he can bless you.

The women who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before....Albert Enstein www.wbtpod.com

If you are in California and you have legal business entity you have to file your Statement of Information with the Secretary of State timely. You can do it online with the SOS. The fee is $25, however if you don't file on time it will jump to $225. And if you don't file at all you will be suspended and then you have to go through a whole new process to get it back online. The SOI has to be filed every single year and they send you a little tiny postcard, but if not go online and see if it is time for you to file. Get it done.

You need to be advised on what it takes to be an independent contractor, be aware of your rights as an Independent Contractor, you are running a business as you see fit. However, if you have no contract in place you are not protected, and your client is not protected. This opens a billy wack of worms to harm your independence.

All businesses must monitor their employee ethics, personal and business. One bad apple can take a whole company down.

Two individuals were harassed this week from the Maxine Waters mob on conservatives. As they had their breakfast at a resturant all of a sudden ANTIFA showed up with other liberals to verbally attack and throw water on two young Americans. Maxine's hate - strikes again.

A common mistake of businesses is that you don't pay enough attention to your accountant. If you need an accountant call our office at: 888.681.1518 www.lodge-co.com

God knows what's going on in your life - and in your wallet. He knows all of your needs even before you ask. He wants to help you out. Listen to all of our podcasts on www.wbtpod.com

The best way to spend the last days of summer is at the beach and listening to music. Let's have a work free Saturday. www.lodge-co.com

Are you guilty of slipping into servicing mode - instead of serving mode? The word serving sets a totally different standard. www.lodge-co.com

However good your product or service is, the simple truth is that no-one will buy it if you don't know your product or your customers need to buy what your're offering - unless you clearly understand what it is your customers really need is and how your product will fit their needs. mlodge@lodge-co.com

You have to know your product in order to, 1) define your target audience, 2) to know how to reach your audience, 3) to know the problem you're solving for your potential client, 4) how to understand your client's buying journey and more. Know your product, or become a risk to yourself and your client. www.lodge-co.com