Got Paid? Eight Steps to Achieve Better Collections

By: Donna Ray Chmura.

In these slow economic times, it is espeically important to manage cash flow.  Here are some tips for implementing precautionary measures before taking on new customers and pursuing outstanding invoices. 

 

Secretary Janet Napolitano Designates 11 New Countries for H-2A and H-2B Programs

By: Oliver Branch.

This week, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano designated 11 new countries as eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs.  With the addition of the 11 new designated countries, the following countries are now designated for H-2A and H-2B purposes:  Argentina, Australia, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, [...]

 

UPDATE: Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

By: Oliver Branch.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced late this past Friday that she was designating Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for Haitian nationals who are unlawfully present in the U.S. as of January 12, 2010.
In the January 15, 2010 statement released by Secretary Napolitano, she stated:
“This is a disaster of historic proportions and this designation [...]

 

Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

By: Oliver Branch.

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the U.S. Government has sent aid in the forms manpower, food, and water.  However, what is to be done with Haitian citizens who reside unlawfully in the U.S.?  Will they be sent back to Haiti?
For the time being, the answer is “no.”  On Wednesday, Homeland Security [...]

 

Congress May Act on Estate Tax…or Not.

By: Donna Ray Chmura.

From time-to-time, articles by our colleagues here at the firm have information on topics that are so important and timely for all of our readers that we post them here. The analysis below from Bruce L.  Mertens, an experienced trust and estate attorney at Sands Anderson Marks & Miller, includes estate tax information that is very thorough and quite [...]

 

Greatest Problem for Small Business? Poor Sales

By: Donna Ray Chmura.

According to the latest annual National Federation of  Independent Businesses (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index, the greatest problem facing small businesses is poor sales.