Member Blog Posts in "Construction"

Expect Changes in 2011 Austin Real Estate

posted on January 3, 2011

Below is news from the Real Estate Center Online News describing home sales for November throughout Texas was down 24%, prices were up.  Expect a change in December numbers.  I expect our sales numbers, especially for the Austin market will be about even.  From July through November in 2010 Austin sales were at 10 year lows after the build up to the May deadline for the $8,000 home owner tax credit incentive.  Although our numbers per month were low, on an annual basis we were ahead of 2009 by 10% when I checked in August.  December will l Read more »

Author: George Mora

Traditional Pbx vs. Hosted Virtual Pbx

posted on September 30, 2010

Typically, most companies small or big use a phones system called Pbx or "Private Branch Exchange" which must be purchased, located and managed at your office.  The expense of a standard system (Pbx) for an small office is typically two to ten thousand dollars given the extent of the features and number of lines needed. (why? Read more »

Author: Chris Bombela

Workers Comp Insurance | Annual Audits

posted on May 26, 2010

Most businesses and companies are requiring workers comp insurance of vendors, contractors and sub-contractors.  Most businesses and companies want to make sure vendors, contractors and subs are insured with General Liability insurance, Product Liability insurance and Workers Comp insurance across Texas. Insurance carriers like to perform audits either quarterly or annually to make sure certain parameters for insuring a risk are met or that a business and it's services and deliverables are alinged with the insurance carrier's premiums.&nb Read more »

Author: S. Todd Harris

So You Want To Be on the Google Map: Step# 1 in a Series

posted on January 28, 2010

Every Business Owner needs to understand the power of Google. One of the most powerful Google tools right now is the Google Business Listing.Have you noticed that when you type in a search query for anything in Google, Yahoo or Bing, a Map with little push-pins pop’s up?In Google – that is the Google Map, or 7-Pack. It’s a pretty powerful place to be.The Google 7-Pack not only shows up above the “organic” or “natural” search results, but it has a higher click rate than the Google Adwords (Ad’s surrounding it). Read more »

Author: TechJane

It's Tax Season, Are Your Investments In Order?

posted on December 10, 2009

Around tax time, your attention is particularly focused on your finances and assets.  The current status of the economy can be unsettling and knowing how you can be prepared has become very important.  As you start working on your taxes, you’ll probably be reminded of some of the milestones that occurred during the previous year. Did you recently move?  Has your relationship status changed?  Did you have a baby?  Are you now taking care of your parents?  Did you get a raise at work or change jobs? If any of these milestones have occurred in the  Read more »

Author: S. Todd Harris