Grime Wave?
Posted on March 12th, 2012
Tide has been on store shelves for 60 years, and is one of the most popular laundry detergents on the market.
Now people are out to steal it.
The orange bottle is becoming liquid gold to criminals. One suspect in a Maryland supermarket theft recently loaded his cart with 15 to 20 bottles of Tide and took off out of the store to an awaiting get away car. 40 minutes later his accomplice is seen on security tape selling the load to a nail salon.
Why Tide? It’s popular and can be pricey, and it’s not just soap they’re stealing.
In California, grocery chains like Ralphs are aware of organized retail crime.
“These thieves target many different products like Tide, Red Bull, or shampoo,” said Kendra M. Doyel with Ralphs Grocery Company. “We continue to take measures to fight these crimes so we have the products our customers need in stock.”
With this rising crime wave, even national retailers like CVS are considering special security measures to keep Tide tied down. Read full article…
J.T. and Dale talk jobs: Leave Thought(ful) Police out of this chat
Posted on March 8th, 2012
Dear J.T. & Dale: Last week I had a job interview with a growing company of about 100 employees. I arrived for the interview 15 minutes early. While waiting, I spoke with the receptionist. During our discussion, the receptionist asked me if I am married and have children, and also where I live within the vicinity. I answered her questions but thought it was rather awkward, and possibly illegal, for her to be asking them of a job applicant. Should I make their HR generalist aware of what happened? – Paul
J.T.: Given that the receptionist was neither the one interviewing you nor part of the hiring decision, it’s likely that she was just making small talk – receptionists usually excel at that, right?
DALE: Yes, and to me it’s a good sign that the company cares enough about visitors to have an actual receptionist, and that she isn’t so stilted and paranoid that she avoids discussing anything personal.
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HMRC extends campaign against tax avoidance to the motor trade
Posted on February 28th, 2012
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is extending its campaign against tax avoidance and will begin targeting the motor trade, clothing retailers and market stallholders.
The department is hoping to collect around £50 million in unpaid tax by aiming towards specific groups, with new targets joining recent investigations into scrap metal firms and restaurants.
Speaking about the plans, the exchequer secretary to the Treasury David Gauke said: “It is completely unacceptable, at a time when we are trying to bring down the deficit that, while most hard-working people pay the right tax, there are others who try to get out of contributing their fair share.”
Furthermore, chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander this morning (February 23rd) said that HMRC will be targeting landlords avoiding income tax on their properties in Scotland.
“This is not fair on honest businesses and HMRC will come down hard on those who have chosen to break the rules,” he explained.
“If you deliberately seek to evade tax, HMRC can and will track you down and you’ll face not only a heavy fine, but possibly a criminal prosecution as well.”
The department is planning 12 taskforces in 2011-12 – with 13 criminal investigations underway – and will include more in 2012-13.
Tags: Motor Trade, Tax Avoidance, Trade
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3 Mindset Musts For Effective Use Of Social Media
Posted on February 22nd, 2012
I am thrilled to share that the March 2012 issue of Black Enterprise Magazine features my dear friend and fellow entrepreneur, Dawn Fitch, CEO of Pooka Pure and Simple, in Orange, New Jersey. I have known Dawn April 2005 when she first joined the Indie Beauty Network. I remember clearly the day she joined because she called me to tell me how excited she was to connect with IBN. This collage features the magazine cover, Dawns best selling Pomegranate Body Butter, and the diva herself, along with me on last years #IndieCruise. (Ill see her in a few days on this years cruise too!)
Since Dawn joined IBN, I have watched her accomplish amazing things as she and her team have grown her company from her kitchen into the powerhouse beauty business it is today.
French Company Buys El Dorado Cable Plant
Posted on February 16th, 2012
An El Dorado-based company is being bought by a company in France in a multi-million-dollar deal.
Nexans is paying $275-million to take over operations for AmerCable.
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, is paying $275-million to take over operations at AmerCable, which makes highly engineered and mission critical cables for harsh environments, specifically for the mining, oil and gas (onshore and offshore) and renewable energy industries.
A Nexans news release says AmerCable employs about 400 people.
Commenting on the acquisition, Frdric Vincent, Nexans CEO said “We are happy to welcome AmerCable associates within our group. The acquisition of AmerCable fits well with Nexans’ strategy to develop its Industry division extending its presence in markets with high-growth prospects and above market profitability.”
AmerCable also provides a range of unique engineering field and support services and has growing operations in China, Latin America and Australia.
Nexans is a worldwide company with 24,500 workers, operating in 40 countries. Read full article…
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Credit care: Discharging student loan in bankruptcy requires major hardship
Posted on February 2nd, 2012
Q: How can I file bankruptcy on my school loans? I don’t have a job and haven’t had one in over a year. The loan company keeps adding interest to the back of my loans. I will never be able to catch up again. How can I clear that loan from my name?
A: Student loan debt is not easy to walk away from. In fact, private and federal student loans are not eligible for discharge in a bankruptcy filing unless you can prove that paying them would produce an “undue hardship” for you and your dependents. The burden to prove undue hardship varies from state to state and court district to court district.
You might consider doing some research and/or contacting a bankruptcy attorney to get advice. Keep in mind that in most cases you must prove three things for the loans to be considered an undue hardship.
1. You cannot maintain a minimum standard of living and repay your loans in your current situation.
2.
Small firms to benefit from new govt e-calendar
Posted on January 26th, 2012
Small business owners across the UK could be among those encouraged by the launch of a new enterprise calendar.
The coalition has published a new calendar on the StartUp Britain website in the hope of stimulating growth and encouraging more people to start up a new business.
StartUp 2012: Enterprise Calendar highlights more than 600 enterprise events that are taking place throughout the year including competitions, conferences, workshops and networking events.
Mark Prisk, the government’s Business and Enterprise Minister, commented: “We want 2012 to be the year of enterprise, where entrepreneurs can unlock their business potential. Enterprise events don’t just take place on one day, or during one week, but they appear throughout the year and across the country.
“The government is committed to providing more opportunities for businesses to start and grow. W
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