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None of our Businesses

126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Accountants discuss topics in business, nonprofits, finance, the new and of course accounting!

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NOB 133: Accounting Fraud Awareness

August 16, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 61.7 MB

Tammy Hess is passionate about Accounting Fraud. Not committing! She finds it endlessly fascinating how organizations fall victim, what happens in the aftermath what measures can be taken to avoid it.

NOB 131: Small Business and Nonprofit Accounting Matters!

June 18, 2023 23:34 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

At TCA we strongly recommend that organizations have good solid accounting that follows best practices. As always our aim is for understanding the business model and the impact of the plan on future cash flow. We see accounting as the cornerstone of achieving those goals.

NOB 130: Can Accountants Use ChatGPT?

April 23, 2023 03:17 - 52 minutes - 67.1 MB

This episode is from back in March, 2023 and is based on our initial journey into AI tools with ChatGPT 3.0. For those of you following this area closely, you'll recognize that immediately upon posting this within a month's time, some of our observations are outdated. But I hope you find that our musings and ideas are still interesting as you consider your own journey with this rapidly developing technology. 

NOB 129: Is it Budgeting or Planning?

February 27, 2023 21:23 - 42 minutes - 79.7 MB

Interviewing Tammy Hess on her passion for the topic of Budgeting!  We discuss if Budgeting and Planning are the same thing and other perspectives on the budgeting and planning processes. None of Our Businesses Episode 129, February 2023

NOB 128: Ensuring Compliance for Nonprofit Grants - Tips & Best Practices

February 09, 2023 01:09 - 49 minutes - 90 MB

In this Episode, AJ Wheeler discusses how his passion for working with non-profits led to sharing his nonprofit grant management experience with audiences. See the slide for the presentation we are discussing in this video at https://www.tyeecarr.com/post/nonprofit-grant-management-tips-and-best-practices-deck None of Our Businesses Episode 128, February 2023

NOB 127: Cannabis Brewing, Chrisley Knows Jail, Twitter’s Debt, Accounting Students, New Clients

December 28, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss a cannabis company expanding by buying a brewing company, Todd and Julie Chrisley have been sentenced jail time for tax evasion, Twitter’s debt increases as revenue drops, what employers should know about accounting students, and tips for your accounting firm’s client onboarding.   Cannabis Brewing - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cannabis-company-tilray-to-buy-montauk-brewing-company-as-it-seeks-to/   Chrisley In J...

NOB 126: Continued Spending, Shrinkflation, Crypto Reporting, Costly Spreadsheets

November 02, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss the continued consumer spending despite the claims of an impending recession, how shrinkflation is affecting the portion sizes of Halloween candy and other products, moves are being made to apply fair-value accounting to crypto reporting, and a divisive topic on how spreadsheets are not always the best option.   Continued Spending - https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2022/10/21/americans-continue-to-spend-despite-a-chorus-of-reces...

NOB 125: Nissan’s Loss, Late Filing Penalties, Reproducibility, Business Body Language

October 19, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss Nissan selling its Russian branch for only 1 euro, there will be higher late fees and renewed penalties for the next tax return coming up, scientists are having a hard time creating reproducible experiments, and how body language may affect your business conversations.   Nissan’s Loss - https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/japanese-automaker-nissan-sells-off-russian-business-state-trade-ministry-says-2022-10-11/   Late Filing Penalt...

NOB 124: Guest Amanda Lilley Discusses, Hiring, Mentorship Programs, and Partnerships

October 05, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 70.1 MB

The None of our Businesses crew welcome special guest Amanda Lilley to discuss hiring new employees and retaining your employees, the importance of creating mentorship programs not only to help employees grow, but to let them know they are cared for, and a discussion on the path to partnership within a CPA firm.   None of Our Businesses Episode 124, October 2022

NOB 123: Big 4 Overwork, Senior Discounts, Tax Bill, Ernst & Young Split, Productive Commute

September 21, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss the death of a 33 year old woman at an Ernst & Young firm in Sydney which is raising questions about overworking at big 4 firms, John Stankey, CEO of AT&T, is criticizing T-Mobile for it’s bogus claims about senior discounts from competing companies, the new tax bill and how it affects high revenue corporations, Ernst & Young plans to split into two businesses, a potentially ridiculous recommendation on how to make your commute productive. ...

NOB 122: Maine Cannabis, Overdraft Fees, Craft Spirits GL Software, Cannabis Lounges, IRS Late Fees

August 31, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about Maine’s cannabis residency requirements, Bank of America’s reduction of overdraft fees, a presentation on accounting GL software and operational accounting for craft spirits finance, a delay for Vegas cannabis lounges due to regulation issues, and the IRS is erasing all tax return late fees given out during the pandemic.   Maine Cannabis - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2022/08/22/federal-court-strikes-down-maines-residency...

NOB 121: Cannabis Unions, Tech Stories, People First, Housing Crisis, Disney’s Prices

August 17, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about the possibility of unionizing in the cannabis industry, various updates around finance related tech, a look at considering people before tools in your finance department for a craft spirits company, landlord tax evasion is exacerbating the housing crisis, and Disney is raising it’s prices due to increased demand rather than inflation.   Cannabis Unions - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/31/us-cannabis-industry-union-recogn...

NOB 120: Accounting Finances, Buried Tax Benefit, Craft Spirits Finance, Hot Seats, Accounting Camp

August 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss how to think about the finances of accounting, Trump’s ex Ivana buried at his golf club adds a tax benefit, guidelines for craft spirits business finance, BMW is testing a subscription service for heated seats, and Massachusetts Society of CPAs hosts an accounting camp for high school students.   Accounting Finances - https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/rethinking-the-finances-of-accounting   Ivana’s Tax Benefit - https://www.nb...

NOB 119: LaMDA, Mac & Cheese, Level 3 Distillery Accounting, Meta Collaboration, Remote Work Update

June 29, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about Google’s AI named LaMDA has hired an attorney, Macaroni and Cheese being rebranded to Mac & Cheese, a look at what Level 3 operators of craft distilleries want from accounting, KPMG opens a collaboration hub in the metaverse where employees and clients can meet, and an update on how many people are working remotely.   LaMDA - https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/tech/artificial-intelligence-hires-lawyer.html   Mac & Cheese - https:/...

NOB 118: Zoom Calls, Wealthy Audits, Level 2 Distillery Accounting, Cannabis Marketing, Tax Evasion

June 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss people going back to work yet still in zoom meetings, the IRS claims that it is auditing a higher number of the wealthy, a discussion on what Level 2 operators of craft distilleries want from accounting, the cannabis industry’s marketing is not nearly as effective as it could be, and reality stars, the Chrisley's, have been convicted of tax evasion.   Zoom Calls - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-01/employees-are-returning...

NOB 116: CA Public Ed, Communication Skills, GMCT Commitment, Florida vs. Disney, Musk’s Twitter

May 04, 2022 16:30 - 37 minutes - 67.8 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about California’s failing public school system, communication skills are becoming a necessary part of financial roles, the US committing to the global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15%, the impact of Florida taking away Disney World’s self governing status, Musk is planning to purchase and revolutionize twitter.   CA Public Ed- https://www.city-journal.org/california-public-schools-are-failing?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic...

NOB 115: Four Day Work Week, Avoiding Audits, Musk’s Settlement, Toxic Company Culture, More Musk

April 20, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about California making moves towards having a four day work week, how to avoid an IRS audit during busy tax season, Musk calls the SEC “bastards” after a forced settlement over the legality of past tweets about Tesla, a survey comes to the conclusion that toxic company culture is the primary reason for the great resignation, and Musk’s current attempt at a Twitter coup.   Four Day Work Week - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/california-takes...

NOB 114: Marijuana Lounge, Poor Audits, SPAC Disclosure, Transparent Salaries, FTC sues Intuit

April 06, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss the announcement of a marijuana lounge opening in Denver, the controversial statistic that the IRS audits poor families more than any other demographic, the sec proposes new requirements for SPAC disclosures, how laws for salary transparency may help job seekers negotiate, and the FTC is attempting to sue Intuit for overly advertising the misleading free tax preparation.   Marijuana Lounge - https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/denve...

NOB 113: New York Cannabis, IRS Hiring, Big 4 Wrist Slaps, Corporate Inflation, Netflix Fees

March 23, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 82.8 MB

The None of our Businesses crew along with long time friend AJ Wheeler gather to talk about how New York will be dealing with cannabis legalization, how the IRS’s hiring wave may not be successful, the Big Four getting minimal penalties for breaking auditing rules, corporations using inflation as a cover to raise prices, and Netflix has plans to charge for letting friends and family sharing passwords.   New York Cannabis - https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisroberts/2022/03/10/new-york-ma...

NOB 112: Cannabis Relations, Fantasy Kickstarter, Revolving Door Scheme, Opioid Payback, Resume Gaps

March 10, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss how businesses may be technically related to cannabis banking, fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson was incredibly successful in raising millions to self publish a new novel, concerns over a possible revolving door scheme involving the Big Five and the government, the Sackler family to pay six billion dollars for their part in the US opioid crisis, and how resume gaps are not seen as negatively as they once were.   Cannabis Relations - https...

NOB 111: Brand Blunders, Tax Phishing, Super Crypto, Accounting Organization, Restaurant Security

March 02, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 70 MB

  The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about how companies may survive brand blunders due to miscommunication, phishing schemes targeting tax professionals, crypto app downloads skyrocketed due to Super Bowl ads, organizational tips for accounting firms, and a restaurateur needing to spend a lot on security.   Brand Blunders - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_blunder   Tax Phishing - https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/new-phishing-scheme-targets-tax-pros-irs-says ...

NOB 110: Four Day Workweek, SEC Equity Rules, Resignations’ Silver Lining

February 18, 2022 17:30 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss the pros and cons of moving to a four day workweek, new equity rules proposed by the SEC, and the silver lining to the great resignation.   Four Day Workweek - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/11/the-four-day-workweek-helped-online-retailer-primary-cure-employee-burnout.html   SEC Equity Rules - https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2022/feb/sec-proposes-new-rules-private-equity.html   Resignations’ Silver Lining - https://www....

NOB 109: iPhone Terminals, Big Four Resignations, IRS Crimes, Mall Apartments, Taco Bell University

February 09, 2022 17:30 - 35 minutes - 64.4 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about the development of iPhones to be able to accept credit cards, rising salaries in the big four to combat the wave of resignations, the top ten crimes against the IRS in 2021, malls beginning to add apartments to help dwindling numbers, and Taco Bell is opening a university to help educate franchise owners.   iPhone Terminals - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-27/apple-to-let-iphones-accept-credit-cards-without-extra-hard...

NOB 108: Cost Plus Drugs, Better CEO, Cryptoasset Accounting, Crypto in El Salvador, IRS Notices

February 02, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss Mark Cuban’s affordable pharmaceuticle company, the controversial CEO who fired 900 employees over zoom resumes duties, accounting tips for dealing with cryptocurrency, El Salvador has invested millions in bitcoin while adopting it as legal currency, and the IRS has agreed to dial back their automated penalty notices.   Cost Plus Drugs - https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisakim/2022/01/20/billionaire-mark-cuban-opens-online-pharmacy-to-provi...

NOB 107: Martin Shkreli, Prime Price Hike, More PPP Fraud, April Tax Platform, Bologna Face Mask

January 26, 2022 17:30 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about Martin Shkreli unethically inflating malaria drugs leading to his ban from the pharmaceutical industry, Amazon’s intention to increase the price of their annual Prime membership, more PPP fraud in the tens of millions conducted in Oregon, the tax platform called April launches with the power of AI, Oscar Mayer has sold out of face masks which make it look like you put a slice of bologna on your face.   Martin Shkreli - https://www.new...

NOB 106: Tax Tech, Delayed Taxes, Reference Tax System, Mississippi Reefer, Cat Satellites

January 19, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss tax leaders may be looking to advanced tech to enhance their skills, this tax season may be full of delays due to backlogs at the IRS, specifications of the reference tax system, Mississippi showing how behind they are on the discussion of cannabis regulation, and cats sitting on Starlink satellites to keep warm. Tax Tech - https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-leaders-looking-for-better-tech-skills   Delayed Taxes - https://www.pol...

NOB 105: Elevating Business, Streaming Pirates, Worker Classification, Pay App Report, and more

January 12, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about tips for elevating businesses in 2022, the concern over how much easier it is to pirate movies and shows from streaming sites, the factors for determining worker classifications, certain transactions of payment apps like PayPal or Venmo will need to be reported to the IRS, price-fixing chickens, and the issue around financial accounting income not being able to determine tax base.   Elevating Business - https://www.accountingtoday.com...

NOB 104: Data Analytics, Xenobots, Poop Money, Musk vs. Warren, Powerball

January 07, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 67 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss analysis paralysis around data analytics, self replicating robots called xenobots which happen to look like Pac-Man, making money through innovations in the poop industry, Musk is making waves on twitter again this time through heated debate with Elizabeth Warren, how Powerball winners may be taxed resulting in a lower payout than expected.   Data Analytics - https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/3-steps-to-improving-your-accounting-data-...

NOB 103: Cannabis Credit, Texting Debt Collections, Lease Accounting, PPP Fraud, Shroom Business

December 16, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 65.7 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about a credit card which can be used at dispensaries, debt collectors can now contact you through texting and social media, considerations for new lease accounting rules, someone spending $1.6 million in fraudulent PPP loans, and the incoming psychedelic industry.   Cannabis Credit - https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/01/supernet-credit-card-cannabis-weed-dispensaries/   Texting Debt Collections - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/07/debt-coll...

NOB 101: Fighting Meta, Shipping Fines, Uber Losses, Billionaire Tax, Resume Red Flag

November 16, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 75 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about Facebook facing trouble trying to change its name to Meta by an anti-capitalist organization of the same name, cargo shipping companies being fined for sitting in the ocean, Uber fudging the numbers to hide their actual losses, a proposed tax plan which would result in much higher taxation for billionaires scuttled by the same billionaires, Kevin O’Leary shares what he considers a major red flag on a resume.   Fighting Meta - https://...

NOB 100: 100 Idling Ships, Tax Data Strategies, Boston Beer, Hiring Culture, IRS’ New Tech, Meta

November 02, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss optimizing tax departments through data strategies, Boston Beer disposed of more than a million cases of excess hard seltzer, finding the best staff to fit your company culture, the IRS is starting to use videoconferencing to meet with businesses, Facebook is rebranding itself as Meta, and 100 ships are backed up outside of Los Angeles’ ports causing unfortunate pollution for nearby communities.   Data Strategies - https://www.accounting...

NOB 99: Levi’s, Lease Accounting, Squid Game Debacle, Client Advisory Service Growth

October 26, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 96.5 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss Levi’s opening a large number of physical stores even with online success, new lease accounting standards are going into effect before the end of the year, a South Korean internet service provider is suing Netflix for high traffic network usage due to the new show Squid Game, client advisory service has seen a substantial growth in regards to client fees per professional.   Levi’s - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/17/why-levis-is-opening-10...

NOB 98: Deere Strike, C Corp Magic Shield, Best Buy Health, Fraud Penalty

October 19, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 87.9 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about a strike of workers at John Deere, the impracticality of opting into a C Corp tax structure for most small businesses, Best Buy acquires Current Health to move further into the healthcare industry, and the penalty for fraud.   Deere Strike - https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2021/10/14/john-deere-strike-2021-uaw-contract-union-negotiations-iowa-illinois-kansas/8450157002/   C Corp Magic Shield - https://www.linkedin.co...

NOB 97: Global Tax Rate, Chip Shortage, Resignations, Platinum Coin, Facebook Outage, Unfair Taxes

October 12, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 88.2 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss the proposal of a 15% global minimum tax rate, the impact of the microchip shortage on holiday shopping, accountants migrating around the profession to different firms, Yellen’s opposition to using a trillion dollar platinum coin as a solution for the federal debt limit, Facebook went down for several hours had an impact on many small business owners, the unfair taxation on income not yet received.   Global Tax Rate - https://www.theguar...

NOB 96: The Crypto Hamster, Charitable Contributions, Raising the Debt Ceiling, IRS Tax Evaluations

October 05, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 48 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about a successful stock trading hamster, expanded tax benefits to help people making charitable contributions, the US government proposing raising the debt ceiling, and the IRS is not allowed to use tax evaluations to rank their employees.   The Crypto Hamster - https://www.npr.org/2021/09/25/1040683057/crypto-trading-hamster-goxx-warren-buffet-s-p-500   Charitable Contributions - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/expanded-tax-benefits-hel...

NOB 95: Drug Testing, Tax Tweets, Older Rental Cars, Increased IRS Funding

September 21, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss a decrease in drug testing in order to widen the market for new hires, international tax policies emerging via twitter, for the near future your rental car may be an older model due to microchip shortages reducing car production, and the IRS’ plans to increase their revenue.   Drug Testing - https://money.com/labor-shortage-jobs-no-drug-tests/?xid=applenews   Tax Tweets - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/international-tax-policy-emerg...

NOB 94: Job Postings, GM Chip Shortages, Expiring Benefits, Reddit Going Public, Lumber Costs

September 14, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 66.1 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to talk about the demand for workers levelling off, General Motors has shut down eight factories due to a chip shortage caused by a semiconductor scarcity, the unfortunate backlog of unpaid bills as pandemic benefits end, Reddit is making moves to go public on the stock market with an IPO next year, and lumber costs seem to be going down which will hopefully reach the consumer sometime soon.   Job Postings - https://www.wsj.com/articles/job-posting...

NOB 93: Staff Are Leaving, Lying Flat, R&D Tax Credit, Virgin Galactic Grounded

September 07, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MB

The None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss reasons why staff are leaving your accounting firm, the east asian youth’s philosophy of “Lying Flat” in a highly competitive job market, whether or not the R&D Tax Credit is still safe to claim, and Bronson’s Virgin Galactic is being investigated by the FAA for veering off course during flight Unity 22.   Staff Are Leaving - https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/5-reasons-staff-are-leaving-your-firm   Lying Flat - https://www.cnn.co...

NOB 92: Elective Surgeries, Rock Pics, Health System Cyber Attack, PPP Fraud, Delta’s Insurance

August 31, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MB

The None of our Businesses crew to talk about how elective surgeries are being prioritized during a new wave of packed hospitals, a photo of a rock was sold as an NFT for $1.3 million, a cyber attack on Memorial Health System, a tech exec goes to prison for successfully getting millions in PPP loans for fake companies, Delta Air Lines charging a higher insurance rate for the unvaccinated.   Elective Surgeries - https://www.statnews.com/2021/08/13/elective-surgeries-delayed-again-doctors...

NOB 91: Unemployment Benefits, IU Vaccine Requirements, Taco Bell, Ditching Plans, Space Blob

August 17, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MB

The None of our Businesses crew discuss the possibility for the denial of unemployment benefits for those who get fired for being unvaccinated, Taco Bell’s ingredients shortage limiting their menu availability, companies having to revise their fall plans as Carona cases rise again, slime mold called “The Blob” is being sent to the International Space Station to study how it may be affected by microgravity.   Unemployment Benefits - https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/08/06/those-fired-for-b...

NOB 90: Eviction Moratorium, Robinhood, EY Misconduct, Olympic Gold, Clean Nuclear Power

August 10, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MB

The None of our Businesses crew talk about the extension of the eviction moratorium, Robinhood has an unsuccessful first day for an IPO of its size, Ernst & Young charged with auditing misconduct, more nations have been winning gold than ever before, and China is planning to activate the first clean nuclear reactor.    Eviction Moratorium - https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-adjourns-without-extending-covid-19-eviction-moratorium-11627684248   Robin Hood - https://finance.yahoo.com...

NOB 89: Space Race, Mom & Pop Shoppes, Quitting Trends, Re-masking, Portland Speeding Tickets

August 04, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MB

The None of our Businesses crew discuss the space race currently being run by billionaires, the willingness to help Mom & Pop Shoppes, Microsoft predicting a high number of people to be quitting their jobs in the near future, businesses choosing whether or not to require masks again, and why Portland has been seeing fewer speeding tickets.   Space Race - https://boondoggle.substack.com/p/the-not-so-private-space-race   Mom & Pop Shoppes - https://www-cleveland-com.cdn.ampproject.or...

NOB 88: Lasting Stimulus, Low Dow, Masters Degrees, Lost Jobs, Intuit Free File

July 27, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 73.5 MB

The None of our Businesses crew talk about how long the effects of the stimulus packages will last, the Dow closes with its worst day this year, how masters degrees may or may not payoff, jobs which were lost due to the pandemic may not come back, and Intuit opting out of its free file program.   Lasting Stimulus -  https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/07/12/coronavirus-spending-economy/   Low Dow - https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/dow-drops-700-points-fears...

NOB 87: Confiscating Weed, British Factory Taken Over, Cannabis Trucking, Quitting Restaurants

July 14, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MB

The None of our Businesses crew discuss the confiscation of $1 billion in illegally grown cannabis, a British microchip factory has been taken over by a state backed Chinese company, how the trucking industry may be affected by the legalization of cannabis, and the large amount of restaurant workers quitting their jobs.   Confiscating Weed - https://nypost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/nypost.com/2021/07/07/la-county-authorities-seize-1-billion-in-weed-in-historic-takedown/amp/   Briti...

NOB 86: Four Day Work Week, Restaurant Robots, NFT Taxes, Crypto Heist, Giving Bad News to Clients

July 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

The None of our Businesses crew talk about Japan’s government supporting a four day workweek, restaurant’s hiring robots rather than paying their human employees more, how Non-fungible Tokens may be taxed in various circumstances, two brothers disappear with 2.5 billion in bitcoin investment funds, and how to deliver bad news to your clients while maintaining a good relationship.   Four Day Work Week - https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210619/p2g/00m/0na/014000c   Restaurant Ro...

NOB 85: Useless Jobs, Understaffed Airlines, Anti-PowerPoint Party, Alaskan Goldmining

June 29, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MB

The None of our Businesses crew discuss whether or not people consider their job as useless, American Airlines can’t find enough people to staff their flights, a Swiss political party with a strong stance against Powerpoint, and a gold mine is promising jobs while potentially harming the local ecosystem in Haines, Alaska.   Useless Jobs - https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/one-in-twenty-workers-are-in-useless-jobs-far-fewer-than-previously-thought   Understaffed Airlines - https:/...

NOB 84: Child Labor, Quitting Jobs, Lumber Prices, Chinese Bitcoin Miners

June 22, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MB

The None of our Businesses crew talks about international chocolate production using child labor, millions of people quitting their jobs with the hopes of finding something better, if lower lumber prices are actually a good sign, China forcing out their resource heavy bitcoin miners.   Child Labor - https://fortune.com/2021/06/17/child-labor-case-supreme-court-big-chocolate-nestle-cargill-scotus/   Quitting Jobs - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/09/4-million-people-quit-their-jobs-in-...

NOB 83: Remote Apples, Job Searches, PayPal at eBay, Neighbor’s Spending

June 15, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 45 MB

The None of our Businesses crew discuss Apple employees desiring the option to stay remote, job searches declining despite an early cancelation of unemployment benefits, eBay is no longer allowing sellers to use PayPal, and being able to see what others are spending through exchange apps.   Remote Apples - https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/06/05/apple-employees-ask-for-more-flexible-remote-work-options   Job Searches - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/job-searches-fell-in-states-c...

NOB 82: More Cyberattacks, Viacom’s Taxes, Finding Workers, Accountant’s Survival Trap

June 08, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 60.1 MB

The None of our Businesses crew talk about a cyberattack on the largest meat supply chain in the U.S., whether or not Spongebob is costing you tax money, companies challenged to find new workers despite increasing wages, and the accountant’s survival trap with the never ending busy season.   More Cyberattacks - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-31/meat-is-latest-cyber-victim-as-hackers-hit-top-supplier-jbs?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=bd&utm_source=applenews   Viacom’s...