![]() ![]() For the first time, however, the Department of Taxation and Finance took the step of explaining them all in a series of 11 “tax bulletins” that were just released. Such are the intricacies of the state tax laws. Don't tax that pound of cold-cuts - unless you're presenting them on a platter! Bagels have no tax - until you spread on the butter or cream cheese. The tax guidelines read a bit like stereo instructions!Ī loaf of bread is not taxable - unless it's sliced and served with a bowl of soup. Don't sweat it if your confused - a lot of people are. Everything works from the inside out.Įxactly which foods are taxable? If you run a bakery, bagel shop, deli or nearly any other retail food business, you may have asked yourself this very questions many times. ![]() Yet, not one of these acts cost even two cents - but the rewards are immense. Way to go, Amy!Īll of our budgets are strapped (or non-existent). And finally, going out of your way to help someone - especially when it's most inconvenient for you.Stop by their office instead of an instant message.A word of encouragement instead of criticism.What is your "plastic spoon"? Here is a short list of things I can think of. More so, I remember way too much fighting, blaming, excuses and complaining. ![]() In today's wicked economy, I can look back on 2009 and say there was a horrible lack of Amy-like behavior (yes, I'm looking in the mirror). A two cent plastic spoon - I will never forget it. Then I realized what really happened.Īmy took the time (during “the turn”) to get off the plane, find a Starbuck’s in the terminal and get me a two cent plastic spoon! ‘Canceled flight - are you kidding me? Running through the airport - not a second thought. Standing before me was Amy, plastic spoon in hand. A while later, our plane landed in Ontario, CA for a quick stop before we proceeded to Sacramento. She looked around the plane but came back empty-handed (as you know, Southwest only serves peanuts). When the flight attendant (Amy Bernard, PHX) came by I asked her if she possibly had a plastic spoon. I opened my Starbuck’s bag only to find that the woman had failed to give me a plastic spoon for my yogurt/fruit cup. I made it (a little stressed) and all was good. I got to the gate and was the last to board. Security went surprisingly well, so I decided to stop at Starbuck’s for a cup of coffee and some breakfast. I went to the ticket counter and they informed me that, if I ran, I could catch the 7:30 flight which was already boarding. Upon arriving at the airport, I saw that my flight had been canceled - pretty rare for Southwest Airlines. I awoke early this morning to catch a flight for my first appointment with a very large prospect. For me, this story served as a poignant reminder - it's the little things that count. It's easy for all of us to get bogged down by the daily grind so focused on budgets and bottom lines that sometimes we forget what matters in business. I was fortunate enough to have an associate share the following story with me. ![]()
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