Tax season is scary, especially this year with the new codes. Meet accountant Howell Cheek with Sigrist, Cheek, Potter & Huyser who can talk about the philosophy of taxes dating as far back as Plato (but don’t worry, he doesn’t). Kim talks with Howell, who offers easy-to-understand, concise tips about medical and charitable deductions, as well as the increase in the standardized deduction. He also talks about which business-tech deductions have been eliminated and why. Howell breaks it all down for us.
Authors are making big bucks selling romance eBooks on Amazon
Whether you’re a fan or not, romance eBooks are extremely popular on Amazon and some authors are raking in the cash. Kim looks at the business of writing and selling love stories on Amazon Kindle and how authors are cashing in.
World’s first baby crib with built-in iPad is for sale
Do you remember the long sleepless nights caring for a newborn? Dad Gary Taylor saw this as a business opportunity. He created a crib with a built-in iPad to keep babies occupied. Is this really the wave of the future: Babies getting nurtured by electronics?
Something troubling is quietly happening at Google
Google promised a business code of conduct when it was established in 2001, with a pretty direct motto “Don’t be evil.” The motto is being erased, is the culture soon to follow? Listen to this Consumer Tech Update for more on Google’s upfront direction.
Amazon's incredible first quarter of 2018 revenue
Each quarter when the time comes to report on business earnings, we take a step back and marvel at Amazon. First quarter sales are typically the lowest across the board, but not for this retail giant. Sales are astounding!
Big Tech - Bad Management
In the world of business, there are the three major hallmarks of good management: Fairness; Transparency; and Responsibility to the public. Now, consider America’s biggest tech companies. Do any of them have even one of these traits? Let’s take a quick look at some of the most recent examples of misbehavior by Big Tech.
The world's most trusted brand names
The most valuable thing that a business owns is its brand reputation. Simply put, it’s the foundation: What people think of the company. So, who’s on top? And who’s not? The brands that I’m going to tell you about are not necessarily the ones doing the most business. They’re the ones we respect and admire the most.
What's next for Amazon? Anything it wants!
In the history of business, there’s never been anything like Amazon. The closest you can come is probably Sears. They revolutionized retail a hundred years ago. Back then, Sears called itself “The World’s largest Store.” But it’s Amazon that’s uniquely poised to become the world’s largest business.