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Month: June 2016

Accounting For Entrepreneurs With Guest Chrystal Bernard

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On today’s episode of career advancement, we were joined by  entrepreneur, Chrystal Bernard. Our topic for the day was about  how you can make the transition from being an employee to being an entrepreneur. We looked specifically at the accounting practices that can make this transition successful.

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Chrystal Bernard is a licensed CPA and operates an accounting practice based in Arlington, TX. The practice focuses not only on limiting one’s individual or business tax liability but educating each client on current and constantly changing accounting and tax provisions. As 60% of her client base is small business owners or individuals transitioning to self-employment, Chrystal’s practice offers full service accounting including bookkeeping and budgeting, payroll and business consulting.

During the show, we discussed the importance of proper record keeping and bookkeeping through simple online accounting system, the importance of the S-Corp tax structure for the small business owner and how to incorporate philanthropic efforts in business.

Chrystal and her husband are also founders of Believer’s Connection, a ministry focused on empowering believers to establish and maintain an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through community fellowship.

Chrystal V Bernard CPA

Mobile: (214) – 490 – 1922

Fax: (817) – 394 – 5536

Email: cbernard@chrystalbernardcpa.com

Address:  1506 W. Pioneer Parkway Ste 101 Arlington, TX

 

Chrystal Bernard’s blog: www.chrystalbernard.com

Believer’s Connection: www.believersconnection.org

Companies Paying Off Student Debt and LinkedIn with Guest Komal Desai

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Komal Desai and Dr. Marilyn Carroll

On the June 18, 2016 episode of Career Advancement, we had university student Komal Desai join us for a discussion on companies offering to pay off student loan debt and Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn. We looked at the pros and cons of companies who are willing to pay off student debt, and what that means for the future of students are getting ready to graduate with their Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s. We also talked about what the new partnership between LinkedIn and the tech giant Microsoft means for the networking app.

The topic of companies offering to help take care of student loan debt, was inspired by an article published in Bloomberg. This article spoke to the idea of companies offering to help students pay off the tuition debt, something that is sweeping across this generation of graduates. Shedding light from the view of the company and the graduate, this article addresses the ins and outs of this new perk that may rapidly spread. Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn has created some stirrings, venturing to ask the question of what this means for the most popular networking site. We took a look at the possible futures for LinkedIn and how it is currently being used as a networking source.

Komal Desai is currently a student at The University of Texas at Austin. She is working towards her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus in Finance. Ms. Desai has played an active role in the startup community, working for Beautylish Boutiques based in San Francisco and Appspire.me in Austin.

Employers Paying Off Student Debt 

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-18/soon-your-employer-may-be-paying-back-your-student-debt?bcomANews=true

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/02/18/is-it-time-to-abolish-federal-student-loans-this-group-says-yes/

Microsoft’s Acquisition of LinkedIn

http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2016/06/23/linkedin-founder-eric-ly-on-microsoft-presdo.html

http://theweek.com/articles/630662/assessing-microsofts-linkedin-purchase

 

Reinventing Yourself with David Armstrong

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On Sunday’s episode we were joined by special guest David Armstrong from Courtesy Nissan. Our topic today was about how to reinvent yourself, especially in a time when downsizing can threaten positions that we have and are available.

We covered a lot of different topics, focusing a lot on skills and education. However, one topic one that kept coming was diversifying your portfolio and skills. In a world that is globalized and interconnected, a diverse set of skills helps define yourself from everyone else.

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We looked at the power education plays in this ever changing world, and how the way we were educated needs to evolve to fit the needs of today. We also looked at how Mr. Armstrong reinvented himself by diversifying his skill set, learning these skills from the different jobs he worked. We also looked at what finding your niche means, and how to identify where you really need to be.  We also looked at the idea of niche marketing, and how that plays a role in inventing yourself. Mr. Armstrong touches on his own journey of figuring out where his niche is, and is past experience with acquiring different skill sets. Mr. Armstrong leaves us with some great insight on resilience and overcoming adversity, grit and determination, perseverance, and how to be tough and rough.

David Armstrong is a New Orleans native and is currently a sales consultant for Courtesy Nissan. Mr. Armstrong has a Master’s in Business Administration and Arts and Organizational Management as well as a  Seminary degree in Christina Education. Mr. Armstrong also holds a Bachelor’s in History and Political Science.

David’s Contact Information: David Armstrong, MBA ; Courtesy

Nissan, Inc.; 1777 N. Central Expressway; Richardson, TX 75080

 

Platoon Sargent Lonnie C Virgil, Retired Military-The Five P’s of Career Readiness

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Today we celebrate Memorial Day.  We are honored to have as our guest today, Platoon Sergeant, Lonnie Virgil.

Virgil was deployed three times to a war torn area three times. We thank all veterans for your service and the many sacrifices you made so that we could enjoy the freedoms we share.

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Our topic today was readiness.

Readiness is a number one priority of the United States Military.  Virgil discussed how readiness in the military prepared him for war and civilian life and how that readiness can help us in our career and life pursuits.

Recently I spoke to a group of honor students at a local university about the five P’s of career readiness, Positioning, Perseverance, Purpose, Passion, and Proximity.

We asked Virgil to share with us how the military prepared him for the five.

  • Positioning: Ensuring that I consistently prepared myself and my team with the right skills, and training to building said skills.
  • Perseverance: Being on the front lines of battle, I witness 1st hand the importance of continuing in the face of adversity.
  • Purpose: Knowing why you are there and acting on that purpose daily.
  • Passionate: About doing things right the first time when working a job.
  • Proximity- The military has taught me about being prepared and ready when its time.

Virgil also discussed how he used the benefits and knowledge of the five P’s(P5)  helped him to pursue future career goals.  Upon leaving the military he has earned two degrees Bachelor Degree in Psychology and a Graduate Degree in Information Technology Cyber Security. His goals are a career in Cyber Security.

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If you want to contact Lonnie Virgil, please contact our office at 214-301-1664 and we will provide Mr. Virgil with the information to contact you.