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Steven Delarge: Achieving the Edge in Your Next Job Interview

In Finance, Information on May 15, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Steven Delarge

Steven Delarge

Steven Delarge is one of many executives in this country who have been on both sides of the desk when it comes to job interviewing. At the beginning of his career, he found himself in the position of interviewee, answering questions about his skills and career goals. As he progressed in management, Steven Delarge found himself in the position of interviewer, facing off with nervous applicants.

It was actually through this experience that Steven Delarge learned the most about the interview process. Steven Delarge saw many common mistakes and observed behaviors that made certain candidates stand out from the rest. Recently Steven Delarge spoke with Presentation Solutions about his thoughts on what gives certain employees an edge during the employment process.

Presentation Solutions: We all think we know the basics, but the more I learn about the job interview process, the more I realize I don’t know. What are some of the basics we need to know when starting a job search?

Steven Delarge: Tardiness is a no-no. Employers often see tardiness to the interview as a sign of poor punctuality in general. I recommend showing up early just in case.

Presentation Solutions: What about dress? I know that’s a big issue for many job seekers.

Steven Delarge: It can be tough, knowing what to wear to a job interview. It does depend on the position but in the business world, you can rarely go wrong with a suit. Even if you’re interviewing in an office that’s business casual, save the khakis for after you’ve landed the job.

Presentation Solutions: Can someone prepare for answering questions ahead of time?

Steven Delarge: Sure. Sadly, many of the questions asked in job interviews today are the same questions that have been asked for years. There are quite a few websites that list out typical interview questions. Prepare your responses to those, but make sure your answers in the actual interview don’t sound canned.

Presentation Solutions: Today’s interviewers tend to ask more behavioral questions, right?

Steven Delarge: Yes, but even those have become pretty predictable. “Describe a time you thought outside the box,” that sort of thing. The key to answering all of these questions is to make your answers unique. That can be a challenge.

Presentation Solutions: Any suggestions on how to do this?

Steven Delarge: Giving examples of things you’ve done can really help. As in, “I was the top salesperson in the company for three years straight.” Or, “I was promoted seven times in the six years I was with my last company.”

Presentation Solutions: What about those tricky questions, like “Name your biggest weakness?”

Steven Delarge: I’m often asked about that one and the truth is, there’s no easy answer. The best tip is to take a negative trait and explain how you’ve turned it around. For instance, “I tend to be very impatient, but I’ve learned that keeping a to-do list helps me stay focused.”

Presentation Solutions: Thank you for speaking to us today. Steven Delarge is an Albany, New York business executive with decades of experience in the business industry.

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Ian Woodman, Idaho Tax Relief Business Owner, Discusses Common Tax Issues

In Finance on May 4, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Ian Woodman Idaho

Ian Woodman Idaho

Ian Woodman, Idaho co-founder of Instant Tax Solutions, often hears questions from taxpayers about tax issues. Pages and pages of regulations overwhelm most taxpayers, many of whom simply want an expert to explain the laws in plain English, says Ian Woodman. Idaho residents interested in tax resolution know that co-founders Byron Pedersen and Ian Woodman of Idaho stand ready to serve.

In this brief article, Ian Woodman of Idaho ’s Instant Tax Solutions describes some of the most common tax issues the company encounters in their work with taxpayers. The team at Instant Tax Solutions regularly works with the IRS to resolve tax issues that Ian Woodman says Idaho clients encounter.

One of the most common issues encountered by taxpayers, according to Ian Woodman, Idaho tax relief business owner, is past due taxes. Many taxpayers come to Instant Tax Solutions with a debt they cannot pay, says Ian Woodman. Idaho company Instant Tax Solutions can help taxpayers work out a payment plan that the taxpayer can afford while still satisfying the IRS, says Woodman.

Another issue, according to Ian Woodman of Idaho, is a fear of being audited. This fear, says Woodman, causes business owners and other self-employed individuals to avoid claiming deductions that could save them perhaps hundreds or thousands of dollars a year. The truth is, audits aren’t as common as you think, Ian Woodman of Idaho says, especially for those who are honest.

Tax liens are another common concern at Ian Woodman’s Idaho Instant Tax Solutions office. If a taxpayer has an outstanding debt to the IRS that has been left unpaid for a long time, the IRS may assess a lien on that taxpayer’s property. Ian Woodman, Idaho co-founder of Instant Tax Solutions, says that the IRS will usually work with these taxpayers to come to an agreement to pay the tax debt off.

Ian Woodman’s Idaho Instant Tax Solutions has helped clients worldwide recover from some of the most complex tax issues. The company’s stated mission is to provide fair tax representation by providing easy-to-understand explanations of IRS tax laws. For more information, visit www.instanttaxsolutions.com

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Instant Tax Solutions | Ratings and Reviews of Common Tax Problems

In Finance on April 26, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Instant Tax Solutions Ratings

Instant Tax Solutions Ratings

Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team says U.S. taxpayers with problems now have more options.

The IRS, says the Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team, can be confusing and intimidating. It doesn’t have to be, however, as there are solutions to common problem. The Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team points out that, while the IRS can and does act swiftly in cases of delinquency, they do have provisions that allow for unexpected circumstances.

When a taxpayer simply does not have all of their supporting documentation in order, the Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team advises that an extension of up to four months may be requested – however payment of any owed taxes is still due. If money is the issue, such as when a medical emergency has all available funds tied up, a taxpayer may request to delay their liability by up to 6 months, says the Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team.

The Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team points out that filing or paying late can result in heavy fines and penalties. Taxpayers may request that these fees be removed if extenuating circumstanced can be substantiated; for instance, the Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team notes that personal tragedy such as a major illness or auto accident may be forgivable delays. In these situations, penalties abatement may be requested. The Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team encourages taxpayers to ensure that they have proper documentation to support their request, and to always send copies – never release an original document.

According to the Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team, even old debt may be considered for penalties abatement. If the taxpayer can show reasonable cause for the delay and can prove they acted in good faith to pay, the Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team notes that having some of the penalties canceled can be a great start at getting their debt under control.

There are even provisions in the IRS tax code that allow for deductions to be considered when the IRS denies them, notes the Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team. For taxpayers who should be entitled to certain deductions but have misplaced records, the Instant Tax Solutions Ratings and Reviews Team points out that having an affidavit, that is the written testimony of the taxpayer claiming the deductions are legit, is often a sufficient replacement to an original receipt.

These are just a few situations where a tax bill can be reduced. Instant Tax Solutions offers ratings of taxpayers’ economic status to help them determine if any of the IRS programs are a good match. For more information on the firm, or for Instant Tax Solutions ratings, reviews, and services offered, please visit www.instanttaxsolutions.com

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Steven P. Delarge Discusses Effective Time Management for CEOs and CFOs

In Finance, Information, Professionals on April 26, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Steven P. Delarge

Steven P. Delarge

As a long-time business executive, Steven P. Delarge has seen countless other executives trying to juggle too many things. Many CEOs and CFOs have hundreds of unread e-mails and a to-do list far longer than any one human being could ever complete, Steven P. Delarge reports. However, unless someone can magically grant these busy executives more hours in the day, says Steven P. Delarge, may feel they have no real options.

The answer for many people, Steven P. Delarge says, is creating to-do lists. There have been many books on effective time management, points out Steven P. Delarge, and nearly all suggest some variation of these to-do lists. While this is effective in the short-term, many people find their best intentions are short-lived and soon they’ve fallen back into the same rut, according to Steven P. Delarge. The key, says Steven P. Delarge, is to create “not-do” lists. These are items you simply won’t do each day. It’s a creative way to turn the to-do list concept on its ear, suggests Steven P. Delarge.

The key, Steven P. Delarge advises, is to think of those things that are colossal time-wasters, like checking and responding to e-mail for a full hour each morning when you first get into the office. Steven P. Delarge recommends making an initial list of three items—perhaps things you’ve identified as bad habits, like staying at the office each day until late rather than leaving on time to spend time at home with the family.

Steven P. Delarge has found that focusing on his “not do” list frees him up to do the things that would traditionally go on his to-do list–without all the pressure. According to Steven P. Delarge, this might include calling a client he’s needed to touch base with for a while, or giving an employee helpful encouragement and feedback. By completing these tasks, Delarge says that he experiences a sense of personal accomplishment and that this helps his business succeed.

We all have our mental “to-do” lists. Steven P. Delarge recommends removing the non-value added tasks from that list, freeing up more time to conduct more important day-to-day business affairs. According to Steven P. Delarge, this will give you more personal time to spend with your family, doing things you personally enjoy.

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Byron Pederson Interview: Tax Problem Resolution Services Coalition

In Finance, Legal on April 23, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Byron Pederson

Byron Pederson

According to Byron Pederson, co-founder of Instant Tax Solutions, the Tax Problem Resolution Services Coalition was formed to help keep the industry honest and fair. This, says Byron Pederson, will draw more customers to call upon the services of tax problem resolution firms. Byron Pederson’s Instant Tax Solutions has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, a rating that Byron Pederson and his staff have worked hard to develop and maintain over the years. Today, Byron Pederson talks to Presentation Solutions about the upcoming meeting of the National Association of Tax Debt Resolution Companies.

Presentation Solutions: This is an exciting time for tax problem resolution services. How many are involved in the coalition?

Byron Pederson: The coalition has 46 members at the moment, most of whom are CPAs and legal counsel, all coming together to maintain integrity in the industry.

Presentation Solutions: What types of members are represented?

Byron Pederson: TPRSC members reside and work all over the country, representing taxpayers and tax resolution services nationwide.

Presentation Solutions: What speakers can attendees expect to hear from at the conference?

Byron Pederson: The conference will feature the director of the IRS’s office of professional responsibility, Karen Hawkins.

Presentation Solutions: What will be the topic of her presentation?

Byron Pederson: She’ll give us the IRS’s perspective on the problem of tax problem resolution services that are operating in a shady manner.

Presentation Solutions: She’ll also speak positively on the IRS’s perspective on tax professionals who operate positively on behalf of taxpayers in front of the IRS.

Byron Pederson: Yes, it has always been the philosophy of everyone who works for Instant Tax Solutions to maintain professionalism at all times. Karen Hawkins will address the importance of professionalism in the field.

Presentation Solutions: Who else will be presenting at the conference?

Byron Pederson: Larry Lawler, who will be speaking on policies and procedures the IRS has that help regulate the industry.

Presentation Solutions: There will also be a lobbyist present, correct?

Byron Pederson: Yes, Mark Guimond will discuss several pieces of legislation that affect our industry, including a bill that impacts telemarketing, which is currently on hold.

Presentation Solutions: When is the meeting and how does someone get more information?

Byron Pederson: The meeting will be May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102151047883-114/DC+2012.pdf

Byron Pederson is co-founder of Instant Tax Solutions, providing tax relief to taxpayers in need. As a leader in the industry, Byron Pederson is dedicated to eradicating fraud in the industry to maintain the integrity of the tax resolution industry nationwide. Byron Pederson is proud to be a part of the Tax Problem Resolution Services Coalition. For more information about Instant Tax Solutions, visit them online at www.instanttaxsolutions.com

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The Kummetz Corp LLC Continues to Invest in South America

In Finance on March 30, 2012 at 8:59 am
Kummetz Corp LLC

Kummetz Corp LLC

Investment firm Kummetz Corp LLC offers financial opportunities to residents in Colombia, Bolivia, and Brazil.

The Kummetz Corp LLC has many projects in South America with Brazil as its primary focus for its diverse community and wealth of untapped resources. Additionally, the Kummetz Corp LLC has a prolific presence in Colombia and Bolivia, where their initiatives have helped to jumpstart the economies of these countries.  In both countries, the Kummetz Corp LLC has invested in gold and platinum mining. With gold prices at an all-time high, the Kummetz Corp LLC realized that further exploration of this untapped natural resource was needed.

Specifically in Bolivia, years of economic hardship have left many previously prosperous mining companies without the equipment or workforce they need. This has further fueled poverty and homelessness, says the Kummetz Corp LLC. By inserting cash into mining projects, the Kummetz Corp LLC is able to stimulate this area’s economy and produce significant profits for its clients. In Colombia, the Kummetz Corp LLC is exploring over 9,000 acres of previously unexplored mining territory.

The Kummetz Corp LLC has spent a great deal of time and money in Brazil, where they have numerous housing and production projects at any given time. With ongoing construction projects building manufacturing plants, as well as affordable housing, the Kummetz Corp LLC has created countless jobs in the country. The Kummetz Corp LLC makes every effort to use only environmentally friendly building products. In fact, the Kummetz Corp LLC has recently begun the manufacture and export of cement that will be used across the globe in a variety of projects.

As well, the Kummetz Corp LLC has helped catapult Brazil to its position as a leading exporter of beef. By developing meat packaging and processing plants, the Kummetz Corp LLC can keep costs down by having a hand in the production process, every step of the way. Brazil exports over 1,000,000 tons of beef per annum; the Kummetz Corporation believes that the country is capable of considerably more output, and hopes to significantly increase the country’s production capabilities over the next few years.

The Kummetz Corp LLC also puts a strong value on the arts, and has made exhaustive efforts to bring Brazilian culture to the entire world. The firm does this through the Kummetz World Foundation – a charitable organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs with limited resources capture the attention of the public to showcase their products. The Kummetz Corp LLC also funds scholarship and mental health and well-being programs for Brazilian citizens.

About Kummetz Corp LLC – Founded by Eloi Kummetz and registered in Brazil, as well as the United States, the Kummetz Corp LLC is a financial investment firm dedicated to responsible business practices

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Eloi Kummetz Explains the Benefits of Biofuels

In Energy, Finance on March 5, 2012 at 12:36 pm

Kummetz Corporation has long dedicated itself to preserving the environment, with projects throughout the globe that help further its mission. As Eloi Kummetz explains, Kummetz Corporation is expanding its efforts by working to support the production of Ethanol for the use in creating biofuels. Eloi Kummetz describes the benefits of biofuels to our environment.

In recent years, Ethanol has become a popular additive in fuels, notes Eloi Kummetz, as the alcohol has been found to be viable in automobile engines when mixed with gasoline. Because it is a renewable energy source, Eloi Kummetz explains, Ethanol is considered better for the environment and is also cheaper to produce. According to Eloi Kummetz, Ethanol may be added up to ten percent of a car’s gasoline.

As Eloi Kummetz explains, Kummetz Corporation believes in the use of biofuels to power engines. Because of that, Kummetz Corporation invests in companies that work to produce Ethanol, especially in Brazil. Kummetz Corporation, Eloi Kummetz says, believes that in supporting Ethanol production the company can not only maintain its commitment to the environment, but Kummetz Corporation can also help increase revenue in Brazil, building the country’s infrastructure in a variety of ways.

According to Eloi Kummetz, biofuel helps countries provide their own fuel, eliminating the need to rely on other countries for oil. Eloi Kummetz has seen the benefits of promoting agriculture in a country and believes that by fostering Ethanol and biofuel production, Kummetz Corporation can help build Brazil’s economy.

For drivers to take advantage of biofuels, cars will need to be equipped with “flex-fuel” technology to allow it to run on renewable resources, Eloi Kummetz describes. Eloi Kummetz has seen increased interest in biofuels in the past few years and believes some areas of the world will have a hard time keeping up with the demand for agriculture. As Eloi Kummetz explains, Brazil may be able to take advantage of this demand, producing biofuels for areas that do not have enough viable land to produce the necessary crops. Corn and soybeans have both been cited as possible biofuel choices, Eloi Kummetz says, and more possibilities are still being researched.

Licensed in Nevada, Kummetz Corporation has projects across the world, according to Eloi Kummetz, including Columbia and South America. Eloi Kummetz seeks economic opportunities in areas where he can implement his efforts to help build economies while still protecting the environment for future generations.

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Kummetz Corporation Expands to European Capital Markets

In Finance, Marketing on February 1, 2012 at 11:58 am
Kummetz Corporation

Kummetz Corporation

With projects in Brazil, Columbia, and South America, Kummetz Corporation has already proven itself as a leader in global business development. Now Kummetz Corporation is taking on the European markets by expanding into Europe.

Licensed in Nevada, U.S.A. in 2005, Kummetz Corporation is a financial services company that invests in projects worldwide. With a goal of expanding even further, Kummetz Corporation now brings its boutique services to London and Madrid. Kummetz Corporation will be working through offices in both areas, in search of investment and business development opportunities.

By opening these local offices, Kummetz Corporation hopes to be able to get a better feel for the area, as well as become a vital part of the local community. Having a presence in country also makes Kummetz Corporation more convenient to its clients. In Brazil, Kummetz Corporation has invested itself deeply in the culture of the area, which allows the company to determine areas that need economic stimulation, including education and housing.

Kummetz Corporation is targeting more than fifty core financial capitals in an effort to expand throughout the world. With every project it undertakes, the management team at Kummetz Corporation bring a deep personal integrity, and this expansion to Europe’s capital markets will be no different. Kummetz Corporation, says a Company spokesperson, always strives to offer the highest possible quality of service while using its global relationships to provide a broad base of products and financial services.

The European Capital market is thriving, according to the team at Kummetz Corporation. The European Union (EU) is considered the wealthiest in the world and is expected to grow even further in the future. The EU is a union of European states, with 27 currently participating, Kummetz Corporation explains. Romania and Bulgaria were recently added to the EU, further strengthening its power. By establishing a single market representing all of Europe, the EU hopes to continue to improve export opportunities as well as finding new business opportunities within Europe.

Kummetz Corporation hopes to be able to participate in the growth of the EU capital markets using valuable resources the Company has developed around the globe over the years. As an example, Kummetz Corporation participates in mergers and acquisitions, as well as business restructuring and new business development.

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Joe Aldeguer Offers Fresh Solutions to Weather the New Economy

In Finance, Real Estate on January 19, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Joe Aldeguer

Joe Aldeguer

Chicago financial advisor Joe Aldeguer was recently asked by Presentation Solutions what consumers can do to keep their heads afloat amid the new economic issues facing Americans today.

Presentation Solutions: Thank you, Joe Aldeguer for taking the time to speak with us today about such an important issue.

Joe Aldeguer: Absolutely my pleasure. I’m always ready to talk finances!

Presentation Solutions: So, tell us. With the housing market declining, is your office in Chicago seeing new trends among homeowners?

Joe Aldeguer: Great question. Yes, we are seeing that consumers are more open to opt for a strategic default than they were just 5 years ago.

Presentation Solutions: Exactly what does that mean?

Joe Aldeguer: Very simply put, many Chicago residents are upside down in their houses. They are learning that it may be best to walk away from the loan, cut their losses, and start fresh.

Presentation Solutions: So what you are saying is that they are actually allowing a foreclosure?

Joe Aldeguer: Usually that is the end result. People are seeing that the banks stuck them with these defective loans that they [the bank] knew were far more than the property’s actual worth.

Presentation Solutions: Houses were valued much higher than ever before there for a while.

Joe Aldeguer: Yes, they were. People were almost scared not to buy, and lenders got careless.

Presentation Solutions: True, but how do your clients feel when you suggest foreclosure?

Joe Aldeguer: It used to be a very awkward conversation. People were ashamed and embarrassed. We are seeing now that the house values in Chicago should never have gotten so high. People are accepting that it isn’t their fault.

Presentation Solutions: As with most of life’s trials, acceptance is the hardest part.

Joe Aldeguer: You said it! People are seeing their houses for what they really are now: a material possession. Letting it go is really like giving up any object.

Presentation Solutions: Yes, but there are so many emotional issues involved.

Joe Aldeguer: We are certainly sympathetic to that, but when their backs are against the wall, coming to the understanding that defaulting is a business decision helps.

Presentation Solutions: Regarding your Chicago area client base, Joe Aldeguer, do they view it as a business decision?

Joe Aldeguer: It certainly takes some getting used to, but I’ve found that people are much more open to wiping the slate clean and starting brand new. I try not to say they are losing their home because it is true that a house is not a home.

Presentation Solutions: Isn’t it much harder to re-qualify for a new home loan later after a foreclosure?

Joe Aldeguer: Well, it is likely that the individual won’t be able to buy a house the next day, but there are ways to get an FHA loan in as little as a year after the process is complete.

Presentation Solutions: Sounds like you guys help people really take charge.

Joe Aldeguer: We are a solutions oriented company and believe that action is the best way to change for sure!

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Rick Siskey Tells Charlotte, NC Entrepreneurs How to Succeed in Leadership

In Finance on October 17, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Rick Siskey Charlotte, NC

Rick Siskey Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey has two words to describe leadership: lonely and tough. Quoting life and experience as his primary teachers, Charlotte, NC-based Rick Siskey draws on thirty years in business in his work helping others.

One of the biggest mistakes Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC sees leaders make is getting caught up in the little things. Micromanaging managers turn their employees’ brains to mush, Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey explains. These managers, Charlotte, NC-based Rick Siskey thinks, end up getting so caught up in the details, they end up getting nowhere.

According to Rick Siskey, the key to taking your mind off of the little details is hiring people you can trust. To be more specific, the Charlotte, NC businessman suggests to hire people more intelligent than you are, if possible. Good leaders surround themselves with experts in the subjects-at-hand, freeing themselves up to focus on the business of leading, Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC says.

“Arrogantly pretending to have all the answers will stunt growth,” Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC says. “Confident people, not arrogant ones, can admit they need other people to be a success.”

Pride—and, specifically, the ability to set pride aside—is one of the biggest keys to success, Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey says. Charlotte, NC resident Rick Siskey tells clients that the ability to put business ahead of self is what makes true leaders. Instead of building self, Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey says, a leader builds people, which is most important of all.

Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC, believes true success comes in win-win situations, where everyone has a stake in the outcome. In order to be a good leader, one must have followers.

Finally, while many of those in the business world shy away from failure, Rick Siskey advises his Charlotte, NC clients to embrace failure as the learning experience it is. Siskey believes the true failure is in not learning from your mistakes. This, Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC says, is what makes a successful businessperson and leader.

For more information, contact Rick Siskey in Charlotte, NC by visiting www.siskeyindustries.com

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