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Business :: Small Business :: The Growth Coach

The Five Most Common Causes of Business Bondage
Last month I lost my dad to a stroke. As sad as this was for my family we were repeatedly uplifted by the memories friends and family recounted as they talked about what made him special in their lives. It was apparent, my dad had touched many more people than I realized during his lifetime. More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Home Help

Timeless Beauty - Why We Adore Old Homes
Do your senses come alive when you see a classic home built in the early part of the last century? You know who you are. Perhaps you are swept away by gleaming hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, spacious lanais, custom woodwork and built-ins. While some people run away from the challenges, others are seduced by the beauty and - in many cases - the potential of old homes. More »

Business :: Careers :: CareerBuilder Career Center

Six Serious Resume Blunders
Resumes are tricky: If done well, they can put you in the running for a job; if done poorly, they end up in the hiring manager's recycling bin. They should be easy since you're just talking about yourself. No one knows your work history, qualifications and skills better than you. Unfortunately, they are hard work. More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Understanding the Hawaii Real Estate Ma...

What's Really Happening in the Oahu Real Estate Market 1st Quarter Results and Beyond
So, when did you all start to realize that the business of Real Estate Sales was not going to be 'business as normal' anymore? For myself I remember the exact time and it was April 13th 2008 when the New York Times ran a piece titled "You Thought You Had an Equity Line." More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Real Estate Coach

Truths and Myths About Zoning Rules
The zoning rules in the city and county of Honolulu is regulated by the "Land Use Ordinance" otherwise known as the LUO. The LUO is the bible of zoning for Oahu residents. The LUO is written in English but you almost need a translator to explain the details in the LUO. The LUO is available online or you can purchase the hard copy at the City and County City Hall bookstore. More »

Business :: Technology :: Cliff's Tech Notes

Telecommuting Can Help the Planet and Your Sanity
What does telecommuting have to do with global warming? Plenty. Working from home means fewer cars on the road - and that translates into both a smaller carbon footprint and less gridlock on our roads. But it's not just a matter of saving the planet. Employees are often happier and more productive if allowed to telecommute. More »

Business :: Finance :: Financial Forum

Charities Face More IRS Filing Requirements
The Internal Revenue Service filing requirements for small charities have changed. A new rule put in place by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 results in certain tax-exempt organizations being required to electronically submit a Form 990-N annually. More »

Business :: Finance :: Comprehensive Wealth Management

What Is an Annual Report? - Part II
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that every stockholder of a publicly-traded U.S. corporation be given a copy of its annual report, a formal document describing the corporation's performance over the past year. However, besides being required by law, annual reports can also serve as vital sources of company information-information that should be a part of your investment decisions.
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Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Home Help

Luxury Homes in Hawaii and Beyond
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Latest trends in the luxury home market on Oahu and elsewhere. Unique features and qualities of luxury homes, and their owners. Are the rich really different than the rest of us? More »

Business :: Small Business :: Think Like an Entrepreneur

MW Group: $0 to $325 Million In Assets In 14 Years
Steve Metter is CEO and principal of MW Group, Ltd., and principal broker of MW Commercial Realty Inc., which is a real estate development company with over $325 million in assets including the Pioneer Plaza. Others include Nimitz Center, Hawaii Self Storage, Azeka I and II Shopping Center, Kihei Plaza, Kihei Kalama Village, Plaza at Punchbowl and Hawaii Self Storage. More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Real Estate Coach

When Do You Need Building Permits?
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Building Permits Are Required when you erect, construct, alter, remove or demolish any building or structure (including fences, retaining walls and swimming pools), for any electrical or plumbing work that is greater than $500 in a 12 month period or to construct or alter any sidewalk, curb or driveway in public rights of way. More »

Business :: Finance :: Creating Your Financial Security

Are You "AMT Rich"?
The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a poster child for what is wrong with our tax system. It was originally enacted in 1969 to prevent a few hundred high-income taxpayers from avoiding federal taxes by using tax shelters. Since then it has evolved into a complicated and poorly understood "stealth" tax that will impact over 21 million taxpayers in 2006. More »

Business :: Finance :: Comprehensive Wealth Management

Survival Tips for Small Business Owners
So, you've taken the plunge and started your own business. Congratulations! By now you've probably discovered just how complicated-and rewarding-an experience it can be. Unfortunately, unless things are going extraordinarily well, you've probably also run into some unexpected problems, regardless of how well you did your homework. The following sections will discuss a number of important concerns of small business owners and hopefully provide some practical suggestions for their solution.
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Business :: Technology :: Adobe Tips N Tricks

Review and Comment In Adobe Reader
One of the very nice additions to Adobe Acrobat version 7 was the opportunity to enable PDF files for Adobe Reader users for Comment and Review. The term enabling simply means you add special features to a PDF file that permit Adobe Reader users to do more with a PDF document than the default tools and menu commands offer you with a PDF without any special features.
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Business :: Technology :: Business Computing

Repetitive Strain Remains a Pain
Medical technology seems to find a new syndrome, disorder or dysfunction every hour these days. Remember all the press over carpal tunnel syndrome just a few years back? Suddenly it seemed everyone required a myriad of contraptions, braces and therapy to get through the same work they had for years without complaint. The evening news on every channel had either a special report or investigative correspondent inundating us with information. What happened?
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Business :: Real Estate :: Understanding the Hawaii Real Estate Ma...

What You Need to Accomplish Before and at Open House
There are so many Open Houses to choose right now and they literally run into the hundreds. The worst mistake you can make as a buyer is to not shop the Internet first and define your search. More »

Business :: Finance :: Creating Your Financial Security

Start Planning Now to Avoid Dreaded Alternative Tax
The dreaded alternative minimum tax may soon be coming to a tax return near you - perhaps your own. But don't wait until next spring, when it's too late, to find out whether you're subject to the AMT. Take steps now to minimize or avoid the impact of this tax.
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