'I am angry,' says Sacramento business owner being forced to relocate due to homelessness issue - Fox News |
- 'I am angry,' says Sacramento business owner being forced to relocate due to homelessness issue - Fox News
- Local business owners are concerned about construction on Allen Street - WKBW-TV
- Portland business owner guilty of tax crime - Press Herald
- Tips From A Franchise Coach: Follow Your Passion For Business Ownership - Forbes
- Psst! Small Business Owners: Use These 4 Tips to Pull Ahead of the Competition - Yahoo Finance
| Posted: 19 Aug 2019 08:13 AM PDT  Elizabeth Novak packed up her salon and moved out of Sacramento due to the mounting problems from homelessness in the California capital, and told Fox News Monday the issue is "disheartening." "I am angry about it as well. I wouldn't be relocating if it wasn't for this issue," Novak told "Fox & Friends." In a viral post, Novak blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom via Twitter, complaining that government inaction leaves residents and business owners like her having to clean up after homeless people who sleep on the streets and sidewalks. "When I come into work, I'm never sure what I am going to walk into. I've been broken into, I've had my glass broken, I clean up human excrement off of my doorstep every week, cups of urine, things like that," Novak said. She added, "I do have compassion for these people but, you know they're sleeping in front of your door, and they're leaving trash and they're turning over garbage cans and I can't do that anymore." Novak said the homelessness issue "is as bad" as the media is saying it is. "A lot of people are saying it's a housing issue. It's a drug issue," Novak said. "I've spoken with a lot of law enforcement in my area and they all have the same answers. Their hands are tied, they can't arrest them, and a lot of people think arresting won't do much and it definitely will," Novak said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP "Fox & Friends" host Ainsley Earhardt noted that Novak's video targeting Newsom received harsh backlash from critics. "It's to be expected," she said responding to Earhardt. "You know, in this political climate, when you attack any sort of liberal legislation, You're going to get those responses."  |
| Local business owners are concerned about construction on Allen Street - WKBW-TV Posted: 18 Aug 2019 08:20 PM PDT  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Construction on Allen Street between Main Street and Delaware Avenue is meant to widen the street, install new sidewalks and improve the aesthetic of the street with more pedestrian-friendly features. But construction in the area has some owners worried. Work on the stretch of Allen Street means no traffic can come through and there is no parking. "We've definitely had our slow days because of it. I guess everybody's affected by it in some way because, you know, there's less traffic down here right now," said Giovanni Centurione, Owner of Trend Up. Centurione opened his business on Allen Street in May of last year. Construction on the street also affected Don Tequila's business. "Unfortunately we have seen it slow significantly," said John Kary, Don Tequila's manager. "We had a short close for a couple of months when ownership changed hands here and unfortunately without the traffic up and down the street, not a lot of people are aware that we reopened." And Cafeology has been hit pretty hard. Owner Hamada Saleh said he lost customers, had to let staff go, change business hours and close the kitchen. "I don't know how long I'm going to be able to last in this location. There's no sidewalks, no parking and it's been like this since the third week of April," said Saleh. Phase One of the project focused on block-by-block reconstruction between Main and Delaware for four to six weeks at a time. The first block to close to traffic was between Main and North Pearl, where Cafeology is located. In a statement emailed to 7 EWN, Commissioner of the Department of Public Works Michael Finn said:
Michael Finn, Commissioner of Department of Public Works Saleh said he's looking at options to try and save Cafeology, and wishes more people would support local businesses. "We're just trying to make the same paycheck anyone working for any other company is trying to do," he said. "The owners are real people." Phase Two of the project would stretch from Delaware to Wadsworth on Allen.  |
| Portland business owner guilty of tax crime - Press Herald Posted: 19 Aug 2019 09:11 AM PDT PORTLAND — A tax preparer pleaded guilty Aug. 14 in U.S. District Court to one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. According to plea documents and statements made in court, Ashraf Eldeknawey operated a tax return preparation business located inside the Ahram Halal Market from 2015 to 2018. Eldeknawey admitted to willfully preparing a false 2015 tax return for two clients that intentionally included overstated self-employment income in order to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and a fraudulently increased refund from the IRS. Eldeknawey admitted that his preparation of false tax returns caused a loss to the government between $40,000 and $100,000. He faces up to three years in prison, as well as monetary penalties. As part of the plea, Eldeknawey also agreed to pay restitution to the IRS. filed under: Related Stories  Latest Articles
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| Tips From A Franchise Coach: Follow Your Passion For Business Ownership - Forbes Posted: 19 Aug 2019 04:00 AM PDT  When people first contemplate starting their own business, one of their first considerations is usually to decide what kind of field or industry in which they would like to work. If given the choice, people would naturally want to pursue a career in an area of interest. It stands to reason that if someone is passionate about what they do for a living, they will be more motivated, engaged and satisfied. To a certain extent, that is true. People should want to work in a field that interests them and can bring out their best as a worker. However, as a franchise coach, I have seen many times in which people place too much attention on the type of work they are doing rather than if the business they will own matches their skill set and ability to be successful. These decisions often lead to unhappy individuals and businesses that ultimately fail. One example of this situation is an engineer who wants to start his or her own business. I've worked with people who have been an engineer their entire career, enjoy fixing and designing things and want to open an engineering business. Although the desire and knowledge of the field are great, the bigger question is what is the primary skill set they need to be successful as a business owner? They don't need to be an engineer, but rather be able to get out in the community and build relationships and secure business. After that is done, they can hire engineers to do the work. Someone can be a great engineer, but if they don't like doing the things it takes to grow the businesses, it will not be successful. I have heard people express an interest in starting a child education franchise because they enjoy teaching children. Similar to the engineering business, their primary responsibilities will be managing and growing the business, and in this case, they will be doing very little teaching. Sometimes people may be drawn to a recreational concept they enjoy without considering whether the work schedule or potential income meets their lifestyle objectives. Others tend to focus on trendy or popular ideas and don't think about if the fundamentals of the business will work and if it has a secure future. What is the best approach to determine which kind of business ownership is a good fit for someone? A good place to start is to view the business more like a job. There have been many studies done regarding professional happiness and which employees feel the most content and fulfilled. Often it is those who are good at their job, who have a matching skill set and who are afforded a lifestyle they are seeking. The better the fit, the happier the person is and generally the more successful they are at that job. That same logic can be applied to determining what type of business ownership to pursue. An individual should think about their personal skill set and abilities and how they can apply them to running a business. Are they good at managing employees and handling sales or do they prefer not to do that? Does that person have kids and want to be home on the evenings and weekends? They also must decide what kind of income they need to earn with the business before moving forward with their plans. People must ask themselves these questions and build this model ahead of time. In many ways, it is like a job description. Once someone defines what a business would look like for them and builds a description of their role as owner based on their personal strengths, they should screen other ideas for the business through this model. The more things they can find that match their skill set, the better the chance for happiness and long-term success. I often say one of the most important parts of the due diligence process is for people to interview franchise owners in the system they are researching to get a better understanding of how that business works. Prospects will want to ask them what they do as a business owner each day and what their primary role is in the business. They will want to know things such as their biggest challenges or surprises and if there is a certain skill they wished they possessed for the job. Having these conversations provides great insight into the business and what to expect as an owner. It is also very helpful in separating a general interest for a specific concept from what their role would be like as a franchise owner. People often talk about finding a career they are passionate about. In this case, there is a misunderstanding of the concept of being passionate. What someone really must have is a passion for being a business owner. That is, to own and build a business, employ people, create customers and manage the company. There can be situations in which a business concept is contradictory to one's fundamental beliefs. If someone has a belief that fast food is bad, then they shouldn't open a fast-food restaurant. However, if you talk to most business owners, they will tell you that prior to opening the company they did not have a passion for the exact business itself. What they did have is a passion for success and building a business.  |
| Psst! Small Business Owners: Use These 4 Tips to Pull Ahead of the Competition - Yahoo Finance Posted: 19 Aug 2019 12:45 PM PDT DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2019 / As any small business owner will tell you, the road to success is paved with adversity.  View photos Research by the SBA suggests that about 627,000 businesses open each year and only 32,000 live to tell the tale. Spencer Shaver Denver is a business consultant in Colorado who has worked with over 100 small businesses to help them master the everyday challenges of production, staffing, marketing, and motivation. He offers 4 key tips to help businesses get past this dreaded statistic. 1. Market Like You Mean It Marketing is expensive and small businesses don't have all the money in the world to splurge. Spencer Shaver Denver advocates that email marketing campaigns and social media are a great way to nurture relations with customers. Not only are these super cost-effective, but they help reach new prospects in a fraction of the time. Word-of-mouth referrals also do the trick. For instance, you could offer your current clients 10% off of their next invoice for every referral. That way, you don't have to rely on an expensive online referral system. 2. Streamline Supply to Save Costs Production chains are getting more and more complex for small businesses to handle, given the logistics; large amounts of inventory, multiple suppliers and overseas shipping. It pays to ensure that supply chain breakdowns are averted. For instance, have alternate suppliers, store sock off-site and have sufficient backup inventory. The rule of thumb, according to Spencer Shaver Denver? Never have surplus stock lying around as that ties up capital that could be used for more immediate opportunities. Moreover, learn to measure the value of a supplier. Even if one is more expensive than a handful of others, they may be more valuable to your business in terms of reliability, quality, and support. 3. The Right People Can Take You Places When recruiting a team, use selective hiring tactics. Make sure to communicate the type of work culture you're looking to build. Spencer Shaver Denver believes in setting the scene; talk about your customers, partners and investors, so that candidates know whether they're the right fit. That way, it's easier to align HR assets with business objectives. After the recruitment phase, it's just as important to continue investing in your employees, basically, holding workshops, training programs, and making resources available to those who need it. Statistics released by the Association of Talent Development show that companies that spend more on training, enjoy a 24% higher profit margin than those that do not. And when employees know that their worth is valued, loyalty and productivity rise. 4. Foster Long-Term Motivation The key to long-term motivation is supportive leadership. These types of leaders work closely with their team, lend a sympathetic ear and offer great incentives. Empower your workforce by delivering positive reinforcement; "What can I do to help make your job easier?" rather than "Here's how you can do your job better." And whether in a boardroom or soccer field, it's important to push for teamwork. Employees have to be given something bigger than themselves to focus on. Recognize and reward hard work. This boosts morale and sets the stage for future success. Spencer is an entrepreneur and small business consultant with a flair for developing management, sales, and marketing strategies that get the job done. He believes in sharing the philosophies he's picked up through decades in the field, philosophies that became the bedrock of his professional consulting firm, founded in 2009. Spencer Shaver Denver's mission is to continue to empower business owners from coast to coast to seek out meaningful vision, create actionable strategies, fix weak links and become stronger than they ever were before. CONTACT: SOURCE: Web Presence, LLC View source version on accesswire.com: View photos  |
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