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Like a Root Canal
Picture this – a beautiful sunny, warm Southern California late afternoon. Sitting outside with a client, we were talking about life, business, families. Out of the blue, I was asked “Why do you do what you do? It’s like having a root canal”! Laughter bubbled out of me as I replied, “I guess it makes […]
Read MoreDoes the Supreme Court Decision About Online Taxes Impact You?
Online shopping taxes in 50 states and over 3000 counties across the US has become reality for businesses – small and large with the recent Supreme Court decision. States and counties have been searching for ways to boost their revenue streams. Online retailers and marketplaces are now faced with compliance to collect tax on orders placed […]
Read MoreDelegation – Empowering Others
Merriam-Webster defines delegation as: “1) the act of empowering to act for another (i.e. responsibilities) and 2) a group of persons chosen to represent others.” For the purposes of today’s blog, let’s dive into the first definition, “the act of empowering to act for another”! When you go about your daily life, do you have […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk about Suicide
Statistics help us summarize the impact of suicide. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) discusses the statistics from the latest report from Vital Signs that almost every state (except Nevada) experienced an increase in suicide rates from 1999-2016. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death and is one of just three leading causes that are on […]
Read MoreContingencies
Contingencies are a topic near and dear to my heart. Why is a deeply personal reason. Because it is so much easier to think about, plan for and practice for when we are not immersed in a crisis situation. After 1st hand experience at home and work, if given a choice, I choose advanced preparation 100 […]
Read MoreFreedom
Memorial Day is observed on Monday 28 May this year. In 1868 Declaration Day originated the observation of those who fought and died while preserving what our country holds dear – freedom. Declaration Day was renamed Memorial Day and officially became a federal holiday in the US in 1971. Veterans and civilians gather on Memorial […]
Read MoreKeep up to date
This week (Tuesday 15 May, 2018), a California court in Riverside County overturned an end of life choice for people in California. California’s Assisted Death Law was overturned due to concerns about how it was passed by the Legislature during a special session on health care funding. What’s next? The judge gave the state attorney general […]
Read MoreCelebrating Mothers
Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed differently around the world. Sunday 13 May is Mother’s Day in the US. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. History.com provides us with facts about Mother’s Day to read and reflect […]
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