In part one of this article, we discussed the ins and outs of hiring an employee. Needless to say it is evident that becoming an employer may double the amount of paperwork you have. From payroll records, withholding income, social security, Medicare and state taxes, and unemployment taxes, to workers’ compensation insurance, and year end […]

Owning and operating a small business requires many decisions. The small decisions may be easy to make and perhaps even fun. Like what computer system to purchase, picking office furniture and supplies, and creating business cards. However, some decisions are much bigger, like whether to run your business from home or to move into an […]

I have been collecting Vintage Jewelry for several years now. It didn’t take long to realize that I couldn’t wear all the pieces and as a collector, my shelves, and closets were overflowing. So I decided that since most of the pleasure for me is in the find that I would look for jewelry from estate […]