Take time to identify problems before you close on a real estate purchase
Due diligence is an essential component to any real estate purchase, but Alec Pacella says you might be surprised at how little some people know about a building before they sign the papers to buy it.
Money-saving financial tips for individuals and companies
There are many opportunities for businesses and individuals to save money. But it’s critical to work within the legal constraints when considering these opportunities or hefty fines can eliminate the savings.
A holiday party is an expression of gratitude. Here’s how to do it right
Your employees give you 2,100 hours of their lives every year. You’re gifting them these few hours of your time, so the thought and creativity involved goes a long way.
How to prepare for the upcoming tax season
While you don’t want to let your taxes dictate business decisions, you also want take advantage of every tax opportunity.
How Santa Claus could create the right insurance policy this holiday season
’Twas the night before Christmas and Santa was in doubt. He read his insurance policy and wondered what was left out?
Lori Bush has changed the way direct selling is done at Rodan + Fields
It was a number of years ago when Lori Bush was approached with some sage advice about what she should do with her career.
Dennis Leary pays dues to achieve culinary success in SF
The path from chef to entrepreneur was not an easy one for Dennis Leary, who now owns six restaurant and drink establishments in San Francisco and has won numerous awards for his culinary skills. “I was a pretty good cook, but I was an atrocious manager because I had no real management experience,” says Leary. […]
Stop worrying about your own personal gain
Over the past 20 years, I have met roughly 5,000 CEOs and senior executives who lead companies in virtually every industry and are reinventing how the world works. Not everyone has the opportunity to meet so many intelligent and passionate leaders in their normal course of business. If you want to understand how incredibly rewarding […]
A look into the mind of the legendary Steve Jobs
In October 1994, I had an opportunity to interview Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, on camera. One of Steve’s best friends, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, had convinced Steve that our documentary, “Silicon Valley: A 100 Year Renaissance,” was worth his time. Upon arriving at the NeXT Computer office for the interview, Steve was all […]
Business Class: The Claus Organization’s enduring business model
Santa Claus is coming to town. Plus, after decades in the global marketplace, the man knows more about maintaining a successful commercial enterprise than an industrial stocking full of Gates, Buffett, Bezos and Apple’s seemingly omniscient “Siri.” Claus’s impact can be found everywhere — and his business practices are substantiated by virtually every inspirational message […]