Weekly Reports

ZOOM HAS BECOME THE DEFACTO PLATFORM AS COVID-19 HAS FORCED SELF-ISOLATION. Businesses, schools, fitness instructors, therapists, along with families & friends are now meeting online amid the quarantine and stay-at-home orders. However, “it didn’t take long for threat actors to... Continue

‘NEVER WASTE A CRISIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLOIT FEAR IN OTHERS’ mantra applies to now a dramatic increase in phishing scams by telephone and internet – “essentially an online con game, using spam, malicious websites, email & instant messages to trick... Continue

 ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE MOST EFFECTIVE at maintaining optimal profitability with minimal risk typically utilize professional experts to focus on strategic direction — as distinct from the daily operational issues. In these stressful and economically challenging, remote-workforce days, it’s more important... Continue

• 2019 FEDERAL & CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX FILINGS & PAYMENTS ARE NOW DEFERRED TO JULY 15, without interest or penalty, as result of IRS and Franchise Tax Board coronavirus response. • “THE ECONOMIC PANDEMIC WILL BE FAR MORE PAINFUL THAN... Continue

MANUFACTURE OUTSOURCING TO CHINA has provided Americans with substantially cheaper products, but comes with some negative trade-offs. Beyond the current COVID-19 problem, imports have included: Other viral epidemics – H1N1, bird flu & SARS; toothpaste made with poison found in... Continue