Aug
26
I Think Therefore I Inc.
August 26, 2008 | Comments Off
By no means the title of the article means that those that don’t Inc don’t Think. It refers at how easy is to start your own business in a country founded by capitalist principles and values (even when we may be losing them in recent years).
Many people ask the same thing: How do I set [...]
Aug
1
The 80 Hour Work Week Myth
August 1, 2008 | Comments Off
I have heard so many people say they are hard-workers that do 60, 70, and even 80 hour weeks. Given the fact that weeks have 168 hours, and humans normally need around 50 to sleep, 20 to eat, and probably 20 more to do necessities like bathe, clothe, and go to the bathroom, an 80 [...]
Jun
24
IRS Miles Finally Starting to Catch Up – 58.5 cents
June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment
It seems that the IRS finally recognized that gas is having a major impact on business finances. The mileage deduction was increased to 58.5 cents per mile.
This is also a very interesting reminder of what costs to drive. The mileage deduction is not a gift from Uncle Sam, it is a reality check. Between vehicle [...]
Jun
22
Box Fans : Windows: My Old Fashioned Green Solution
June 22, 2008 | 2 Comments
I have been working on Green Building and Green Data Center projects lately. It is an extremely interesting field that I am sure will grow a lot more as energy keeps getting more expensive and scarcer. One of the things that I have learned is that buildings, during the summer, are often warmer inside than [...]
Jun
7
A Problem Shared With The Landscaper
June 7, 2008 | Comments Off
This morning I woke up early to do pending work for one of my favourite customers. A few hours into it the roar from industrial landscaping equipment disrupted my concentration. My Landscaper and I have the same problem: The week doesn’t have enough days and the day doesn’t have enough hours. The amount of work [...]
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