In 1979, Mal Blodget started a company called Blodget Builders, a remodeling and contracting firm in Wolfeboro New Hampshire. After several years as a contractor, he came to appreciate that there are many facets to running a business. With little knowledge of business management, he sought to learn as much as he could. While experience was invaluable, some business skills need to be learned. Seeing other companies struggle, he realized that having the tools to make good business decisions is critical. His interest in business and accounting started from a desire to see what it could do for his own business. He found that many other businesses needed this help as well. Following this path, He eventually earned two masters degrees and became a CPA. Mal teaches a course in Using QuickBooks for the Small Business. These business owners and managers are striving to make sense of accounting and how it can help them. While they gain greater control over their business they also become better managers. It is rewarding to see them become more interested and skilled in running their companies. Mal also teaches a course in Starting a Small Business. Small businesses today are faced with more complexity than ever before. This class can save you some peace of mind if you're considering starting your own business. Click on the link above for more information including a syllabus.
Vera Elm, an electrician, submitted a job estimate to a housing complex for electrical work at $16 per hour for 400 hours. She is to receive $1,280 every 2 weeks for the next 10 weeks. This is not considered payment by the hour. Even if she works more or less than 400 hours to complete the work, Vera Elm will receive $6,400. She also performs additional electrical installations under contracts with other companies, that she obtained through advertisements. Vera is an independent contractor.