Entrepreneurship
Knowing Debt and Credit Obligations during COVID-19
BBB Column As the COVID-19 crisis moves forward, with businesses closing temporarily and employee layoffs, many are wondering how they will manage their finances. Among these worries are how to handle credit and debt repayments. The CARES Act offers relief to those financially impacted by the pandemic. The new law requires lenders to report to…
Read MoreOpen Texas Checklist – 5/31
OPEN TEXAS CHECKLIST Click on the business/service opening for Required Health Standards Documents New, In Effect May 31, 2020 Day Youth Camp Operators Day Youth Camp Families Overnight Youth Camp Operators Overnight Youth Camp Families Professional Sports Without In-Person Spectators New, In Effect May 22, 2020 Bars Bar Patrons Bowling Alleys, Bingo Halls, Simulcasting, Skating…
Read MoreThe Peter Principle
I recently read “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose. It recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition which explored the Louisiana Territory in the early 1800’s. Meriwether Lewis was a tragic example of the “Peter Principle” which is named for Lawrence Peter’s book in the 1960’s which proposed the theory that large organizations such…
Read MoreThe First Phase US-China Trade Deal
The Trump administration recently signed a first phase trade deal with China after more than one year of negotiation. It’s about time! Previous Republican and Democrat administrations over the last 40 years have allowed China tariff free access to US markets without demanding equal access for US companies to export to China. As a result,…
Read MoreChanging Our Human Behavior
By this time in early February, many people are struggling to keep their New Year’s resolutions. The Wall Street Journal recently published an essay from the book “Tiny Habits” by Dr. Fogg, of Stamford University. He says behavior changes should be tiny changes that come easily and make us happy. I only made two New…
Read MoreTrade Show Tips
BBB Column The beginning of the year is a popular time for trade shows, and trade shows are great opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. For businesses, the shows allow you to display your products and meet potential clients face to face. Consumers are given the opportunity to shop around and compare different businesses in…
Read MoreTips from your BBB on Handling a Data Breach
BBB Column for Padre Island Business Association Emily Gaines, PR Coordinator for Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas Major companies have made headlines this summer after data breaches have left their customers’ sensitive information unprotected. While some consumers were compensated, many are left wondering what to do if they find themselves in a…
Read MoreHOW TO APPROACH FALL SALE’S SEASON!
It’s hot here on the Island…is an 80-degree day too much to ask for? Although it is nearing the end of what most may consider real estate’s “busy” season, that doesn’t mean buyers are going anywhere, and it doesn’t mean owners will stop listing their homes. The show must go ON! As the market is…
Read MoreWhat If?
When I sit on our patio in the late afternoon on a bright sunny day with blue skies and my favorite adult beverage nearby, I like to meditate and play “what If?” games. Part of my nonfiction reading during retirement has been about the living cells in plants, animals and humans. The chemical reaction that…
Read MoreHOW TO NAVIGATE THE MOST COMMON CHALLENGES IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION
Those of you who have ever been a seller or a buyer in a real estate transaction likely know firsthand that the process can often be riddled with twists and turns. It is the job of your real estate professional to not only talk you through it all, but to bare the brunt of the…
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