How Much Time Do You Spend Planning The Holidays? How much time Planning 2010?


December 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

How Much Planning Time Do You Spend on the Holidays?


How much time on 2010 Goal Setting?Part 1 of a 4 part series

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Cosmic Cow lights

Cosmic Christmas Cow, Courtesy of Terry Chenier

The Holiday Process:

1.  Make a list and check it twice
2.  Gather and put up all the decorating items
3.  Shop for all the perfect gifts
4.  Creating a letter summarizing the year
5.  Sending cards to important friends, family & connections
6.  Organizing social events so you can attend them all
7.  Cleaning for entertainment
8.  Shopping for entertainment
9.  Cooking for entertainment
10. Recovery for the season

The holiday season from Thanksgiving till January 2nd, is only about 45 days.

Think about how much time and energy goes into those 45 days and how the power of spending that same amount of time on 365 days might rock your world in 2010.

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Any plan starts with the list… So create a list of things you would like to work on and then break them down into steps that need to be taken to achieve them.

Remember.. you can’t love your neighbor, until you love yourself..  planning to help yourself is NOT selfish, it is a MUST to have balance.

This week make a list like this so you can really break it down and FOCUS with a specific plan for each catagory!

1.  Family
2.  Health
3.  Finances
4.  Personal Development
5.  Business Plans
6.  Philanthropy
7.  Love
8.  Education
9.  Career
10. Exit Plan

Homework till next time! Create your refrigerator list!refrigerator list

What is a refrigerator list?

The list of people who are so comfortable at your home they will go to your refrigerator and get something to drink without dismay…

Why the refrigerator list? These are the people who are going to help you achieve your goals if you ask them.  They love you and all you have to do is ask and share a plan with them…

So start thinking

I posted a comment on my facebook page about a refrigerator list and one person said she did not have any friends which would come over and go in her refrigerator.. At first glance I thought that was very sad but then my comment back was.. start inviting some friends over… if she didn’t have someone over, how could they feel comfortable to go in her refrigerator for something to drink.

To me, it is like the lessons we learn in social media communities,  You have to reach out and touch someone if you want them to touch you back.

…… we help each other out by sharing our ideas everyday.
It is a bilateral arrangement…..

There is not a day goes by I don’t learn something new by reading blog posts and all the comments!

The comments take the lesson in the post to the next level!

Here is to new Social Media interaction in 2010!

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Christmas Cows From The Cosmic Cow Pie


December 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

My friend Terry Chenier, from Canada and Author of a new humorous book coming out in 2010 sent me these great cows!

Sometimes it’s just fun to laugh.. the first cow has boots to keep from stepping in the “stuff.”

No matter what your beliefs! Have a wonderful Christmas or Holiday Season!

We are all in this world together…….like the Beatles song….. “Give Peace a Chance.”

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Charles Perkins CPA Talks About the New First Time Home Buyer Credit and Move Up Seller Credit


December 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Meet Activerain Blog member Charles Perkins CPA on Blogtalkradio!


Come one and come all to blogtalkradio/Carra-Riley on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific time or 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time

The Blogtalkradio show is now going to feature activerain members and discuss how they are using activerain to reach out to their market area and incorporate in their social media marketing mix.

Charles contributes very informative posts that both buyers and sellers can use on their real estate journey.  Charles also writes very funny posts which make us laugh on days when we might need something just a little light!

Please come listen to the program if you can.  We would love to have a lively discussion on air.  You can send your messages in the live chat room or call in on  347-994-1903

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CPA specializing in helping small business’s succeed. There are many ways to improve cash flow and manage taxes. I have both practical experience and actively remain current on new regulations.
Background & Intro Charles is a CPA with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxes.  His firm specializes in helping small to mid-sized companies improve their cash flow, improve their bottom line and decrease their tax obligations.  There are many tools used by larger companies that can be used by small companies as well.
The practice is centered around helping small businesses succeed.  This often spreads to helping business owners manage their personal financial affairs and assist with tax planning and preparation.
Charles is also a real estate investor who encourages his clients to own real estate.  Real estate ownership can provide many tax advantages.  He cautions investors to seek appropriate advice and teach them what it means to be a landlord along with the benefits and disadvantages that come from leasing real estate.
Reach Charles on Biznik at Biznik Profile

Linkedin at Linked-in Profile


Services

Tax Accounting:

  • Multistate income tax, sales tax & property tax
  • Tax planning to maximize you tax deductions and credits
  • Review necessity of filing tax returns for multiple states

Tax planning is an important part of what I do for my clients.  When the year is done it is often to late to choose a more tax advantageous of handling a transaction.


Financial Accounting:

  • Financial statement preparation and review
  • Cash, Accrual, Tax and other basis accounting statements
  • Cash and other general ledger reconciliations
  • Payroll services
  • Payroll Reporting, W-2s

Its important for business owners to understand there financial statements, I take the time to help them and also will take the time to build reports that provide necessary and timely information that cis useful for decision making.


Cost Accounting:

  • Budget preparation
  • breakeven analysis
  • Make or buy decisions
  • Budget to actual variance analysis
  • Capital Budget decisions

Understanding the cost structure of your business is critical for the long term growth of your business.


Consulting:

  • Accounting process improvement
  • Assist in small business loan application
  • Assist in choosing an accounting software
  • Real estate investing

Training

  • QuickBooks training & Setup
  • Spreadsheet creation

We can also help with many other areas of your business. I have many experts in a number of fields that I associate with to provide you with the help you need.

Real Estate Investing

  • Looking to purchase single and multifamily residential properties that make cash fflow sense
  • Will consider business opportunities and small commercial properties
  • Looking for office / retail space

Call into blogtalkradio/Carra-Riley 347-994-193 on Monday, December 14, 2009 9:00 a.m. MDT


We will be discussing the new first time home buyer credits and the move up sellercredit along with how activerain and social media is working for Charles in his business.
Talk to you on the radio show!

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