Internet Crimes: Definition and Penalties

An Internet crime, or cybercrime, refers to any illegal practice that involves the use of a computer or network, or that targets a computer or network. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, their key cybercrime priorities are: computer intrusion, online predators, hacking, and fraud. Computer intrusion costs individuals and businesses billions of dollars each …

How far can the weight go?

Lightweighting is not the definitive answer to the environmental problems associated with packaging, but it can certainly help. Any product that cannot be fully recycled should be made as light as possible. Reducing landfill (along with carbon footprint) is the latest challenge facing the packaging industry. Regardless of its weight, a non-recyclable lightweight product will …

The Tyre Treasure Trove – Finding Quality Occasion Tyres at an Affordable Price

Finding Quality Occasion Tyres In the world of tyres, the old and the used are never far from each other. Tires are being recycled and upcycled in all kinds of ways, ranging from fashion to furniture. Some companies are even using discarded tires to make shoes. Pneumatici occasione Some of the most unique and beautiful …

How to Report Your Inventory to the IRS at Tax Time When You’re Self-Employed

If you are self-employed and make or buy items for resale, under current IRS rules you must report inventory expenses. All business owners must report these expenses on the back of their Schedule C tax form because inventory costs are not deducted in the same way as other normal business expenses. Because of this, the …

Isn’t working capital bad for your (business) health?

We can hear our customers now! How can working capital (isn’t that cash flow?) be bad for the financial health of my business? Let’s talk about it. The technical financial folks define this as a very basic calculation that even a non-financial business owner can do: simply deduct your current liabilities from your current assets …

Understanding HMO, PPO, and FFS Health Insurance Plans

Health insurance is offered in various forms today. Traditionally, health insurance plans were indemnity plans; the insured paid a premium, the physician provided health care services, the health insurance plan was billed, and the health insurance plan paid for covered services. As healthcare costs have become astronomical, health insurance companies have developed different plans aimed …