Pinnacle Executive Suites' Blog

Trading Products or Services

2015-05-15T10:55:00.000-07:00

Contributed by Elite Bookkeeping & Tax Services

Trading one product or service for another has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you barter, you should know that the value of products or services from bartering is taxable income. This is true even if you are not in business.

Here are some things you should know about bartering per the IRS:

· Bartering income. Both parties must report the fair market value of the product or service they get as income on their tax return.

· Barter exchanges. A barter exchange is an organized marketplace where members barter products or services. Some operate out of an office and others over the internet. All barter exchanges are required to issue Form 1099-B, Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions. Exchanges must give a copy of the form to its members who barter each year. They must also file a copy with the IRS.

· Trade Dollars. Exchanges trade barter or trade dollars as their unit of exchange in most cases. Barter and trade dollars are the same as U.S. currency for tax purposes. If you earn trade and barter dollars, you must report the amount you earn on your tax return.

· Tax implications. Bartering is taxable in the year it occurs. The tax rules may vary based on the type of bartering that takes place. Barterers may owe income taxes, self-employment taxes, employment taxes or excise taxes on their bartering income.

· Reporting rules. How you report bartering on a tax return varies. If you are in a trade or business, you normally report it on Form 1040, Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business.

For more information, contact Elite Bookkeeping & Tax Services at (800) 416-3820 or (775) 884-6188 Address: 123 West Nye Lane, Suite 103, Carson City, NV 89706. Visit our website at www.elitebookkeeping.biz

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

A Lawyer's Observation

2014-07-16T15:19:00.001-07:00

Contributed by Patrick O. King, Esq.

Many people talk about their dream of owning their own business. They want to sell cookies or cupcakes or start a catering business. Maybe they want to start a construction company or a lawn mowing business. But like anything else a fear of the unknown holds them back. So instead they stay at a job they don't really like or worse yet, they stay at home bored and do nothing.

I must admit I love the entrepreneur spirit. Those people- men, women and children who start a small business- are what keep this country strong and give the rest of us more options for a good life.

If you have never opened a business, I guess it could sound scary or maybe even overwhelming. Plus there seems to be an endless number of friends, co-workers and jealous family members that want to tell you all the reasons you will fail. Instead of offering encouragement and support they tell you about someone who failed in exactly what you are thinking of doing and point out that you have inadequate experience and not enough money. Then if you have the strength to continue thinking about your dream, the apparent obstacles hit, such as:

I don't know how to start a business. Do I need a license? If I do, I don't know how to get one. Where should I open the business? Can I work from home? What kind of business do I form- Corporation or LLC? How do I get a Tax ID Number and what is is for? Do I need insurance? Where do I open a business bank account? How do I get a fictitious name registered? How do I protect my ideas? How do I keep my books and records? How do I get clients or customers? How do I deal with the city, county or state officials? Just thinking of this stuff makes most people give up before crossing the starting line. Not having all the answers is not a problem.

Here is what I know. Your business can be up and running smoothly before you know it. Imagine having your business cards printed with your new office address, phone and fax number, website and e-mail address. You can accept cash, checks, credit cards and debit cards. You have formed a Corporation and you have a corporate checking account. If you need to hire help, you have your payroll service standing by to assist you.

All of this can be done in only a few days. All these things that seemed daunting turn out to be minor issues as you build your dream.

If there is anything I may assist you with, call my office at (775) 884-0866. Visit my web site at http://www.patrickokingltd.com.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Building Business Credit- 6 Reasons Why It's Important

2014-04-11T14:51:00.000-07:00

1. Adds to the separation of you from your business. You're not it and it's not you.

2. It helps to limit your personal liability. The more your business credit increases, the better chance it has of obtaining financing without involving your personal credit.

3. It helps to preserve your cash with added flexibility for credit lines, extended payment terms, etc.

4. It helps to safeguard your individual FICO® scores and individual credit reports.

5. It can help maximize additional funding opportunities for your business both in types and credit capacity many times that of your personal credit.

6. Good business credit is a valuable asset for attracting potential investors and partners.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Documenting Your Business Activities

2014-03-13T16:20:00.002-07:00

Corporate Record Keeping is essential when it comes to protecting your assets and tax benefits. Anything that is of major business consequence should be documented in your records. You need to show evidence that it was approved by the company.

Read this helpful post that give some samples of business activities you should be documenting.

http://www.americancorpenterprises.com/documenting-your-business-activities/

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

An Introduction to the SBA

2013-11-06T16:02:00.000-08:00

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

New Rule Regarding Solicitation of Investors

2013-09-24T10:46:00.001-07:00

Here's yet another implementation of the JOBS Act that was passed by Congress in 2012. Read this important post regarding changes to a rule regarding solicitation of investors. This went into effect September 23, 2013.

American Corporate Enterprises, Inc.'s Blog: New Rule Regarding Solicitation of Investors: Yesterday the Nevada Secretary of State posted a media release regarding new regulations that went into effect regarding public solicitation...

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes

2013-03-06T14:08:00.000-08:00

Contributed by Melissa Marsh of HRinDemand, LLC

A bad hire can cost big bucks. Careerbuilder conducted a survey in August/September 2012 in which respondents estimated that bad hiring cost their organization between $25,000 and $50,000 in 2012. In many cases, it was reported, that bad hiring was related to the pressure of filling jobs too quickly and lack of thorough information gathering about the candidate before hire. Take the time to be thorough and do research.

Most importantly, take the time to interview an applicant thoroughly. One way to do this is with behaviorally based questions; avoid the off-the-cuff interview where you chat with the applicant because too often this leads to unreliable surface information. Behaviorally based questions are a great tool because past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. The trick with behaviorally based interview questions is leading the applicant to answer the right way. Often, applicants want to give general, non-specific answers so the interviewer needs to probe and direct the applicant to answer with specific examples of past behaviors. Conducting a lengthy and thorough interview is well worth the time. It is amazing what applicants will say in an interview given the time to divulge!

Asking an applicant back for a second interview can uncover information about their willingness to put time into the process and their interest level in the job. Often, an applicant will waiver when asked back for another interview if he or she isn’t truly interested in the job. With the economy as it is, applicants are looking for any job and if someone takes a job because they need it but doesn’t really want it, that employee will not last long.

Having an interview with more than one manager is also a way to measure how well the applicant will interact with different types of people. This may seem overly time consuming and take away from a manager’s time to be productive, but it will “pay” in the end when the decision to hire is made with as much information with as many employees involved as possible. To this point, let at least one person from your staff meet with the applicant, you will be shocked at what applicants will say to “peers.” Also, get feedback from those employees who have greeted the applicant such as your receptionist. Make every second count that the applicant spends at your location!

Once you have decided after the interview process that you have met an applicant you would like to hire, take time to do more research. Ordering a background check is a great rule of thumb and helps you determine if the applicant has told the truth on their application. Checking references is also worth considering although keep in mind that applicants pick references who will say only good things about them. Often, it’s worth the time to call past employers. Past employers may not answer specific questions but if you ask the right way, you can uncover information you would not have gotten if you never called them in the first place. Consider asking people you know about an applicant if there is a connection between them. Often we know someone at a company where the applicant worked previously. There is nothing wrong with picking up the phone and asking some questions as long as you are avoiding illegal discrimination in hiring.

The more you know about an applicant before you hire, the more likely this person will be the right hire and work for you for years producing valuable, necessary work product. Here is a story that exemplifies the expense of a poor hire: someone recommended a friend be hired and she had the experience. Since a manager knew her, it wasn’t necessary to have her interview with anyone else. Around month four of her employment, she became “unruly” and made disrespectful, rude comments to one of the managers she supported. This continued until she needed a written warning. This did not help the situation; it seemed to make her more angry. Come to find out, she didn’t want to live here and was resentful that she did. This affected her work and her mood and she was lashing out at people because of it. If there had been a more thorough interview process, this information would have been uncovered and hiring her could have been avoided. She quit within six months citing relocation as her reason. All the time, money and resources spent in training her went out the window and the company had to start from scratch but this time, the interview process would be more thorough even though it would take time to find the replacement.

By spending time up front during the hiring process, your company can save considerable amounts of money in the months and years ahead. Let’s recall the survey by Careerbuilder where employers estimate a bad hire costs their organizations between $25,000 and $50,000. Take the time to hire right.

Melissa Marsh, HR Consultant and Founder of HRinDemand, is a proven HR professional with over 15 years experience in the field who works with businesses to streamline and improve human resources processes, policies and procedures. For assistance with employee related issues, contact HRinDemand directly at (775) 400-1322. Visit their web site at www.HRinDemand.com

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Who Wouldn't Like to Save 70% in Operating Costs?

2013-01-23T14:59:00.000-08:00

Starting a business requires significant planning- part of which includes where it will be located; hiring employees; what type of equipment you will need; capital requirements, etc. While most small businesses start out as a one-man operation, in order to grow at some point they have to consider hiring help or possibly outsourcing some things like bookkeeping or other administrative work.

Executive Suites are similar to outsourcing, but they provide you with many more benefits. This is why they are used by everyone from Fortune 500 companies, professionals in every trade, engineers, architects, manufacturer’s reps, to the entrepreneur and small to medium size business.

With an Executive Suite you can potentially minimize your startup costs by over 70%. The simple math makes it clear why the value and benefits of them are the desired choice of professionals around the world. From team rooms to board rooms, you are equipped in a comprehensive professional environment.

On Your Own: Consider what it would cost to rent and furnish an office, install phone equipment, purchase a printer and fax machine and hire a full time receptionist. Most likely it will cost over $25,000 PER YEAR.

Here at Pinnacle: We have furnished Executive Suites starting at $5,940 PER YEAR, ($495/mo.) which includes a full time receptionist, telephone equipment, conference room, printer, copier, fax service and more.

Why not take that savings and reinvest it into further building your business? There’s no better time than right now to start working smarter and not harder.

Take a virtual tour at http://pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/more.html or better yet stop in for a guided tour.

Read more on "Why Choose An Executive Suite".

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Happy Thanksgiving from Pinnacle Executive Suites

2012-11-21T13:42:00.001-08:00

Winning the Tax Game- End of the Season Tax Tips

2012-10-11T17:49:00.001-07:00

Contributed by Elite Bookkeeping & Tax Services

If you think gridlock is a football term, you may not be too far out of bounds. Tax cuts, tax increases and tax provisions are being passed back and forth in Washington, D. C. and whoever fumbles, loses. That can be bad news for taxpayers.

Look at what hangs in the balance: Lower tax rates, the 15% capital gains rate on long-term investments, the 2% payroll tax cut, the 35% maximum estate and gift tax rates, direct IRA payouts to charity, higher alternative minimum tax exemptions, the deduction for state sales taxes and even the $250 deduction for out-of-pocket teacher supplies. And you thought the potential for a 2012 catastrophe was only a Mayan myth.

Although we may be down to the final quarter of the year, there is still time before the two-minute warning, to take a look at your tax situation and see if you can save a few tax dollars.

• The American Opportunity Tax Credit expanded the Hope Credit, providing a credit of up to $2,500 of the cost of qualified tuition and related expenses. Up to $1,000 of the credit can be returned to a taxpayer as a refund. The credit was supposed to end in 2010, but it was extended through 2012. This could be the credit's last year if Congress is looking for ways to cut the federal deficit.

• If you’re in the top tax bracket of 35%, you may want to accelerate income into 2012, if possible. If Congress doesn't act, the highest tax rate will rise to 39.6% in 2013.

• Along with the possibility of higher ordinary income tax rates, there's the possibility of higher capital gains rates on investment income in 2013. The top capital gains rate for investments held for more than a year is 15% for most taxpayers through 2012, and zero capital gains tax for investors in the 10% and 15% tax brackets. If your crystal ball says capital gains taxes are going up next year, you may want to consider locking in profits on long-term investments before the end of this year.

• Giving to charity can help reduce your tax bill if you are able to itemize deductions. In addition to contributions made by cash, check or credit card, the crisp fall air may provide the energy, while the potential of a lower tax bill may provide the incentive to clean out closets looking for items in good condition, that you can donate to a qualified charitable organization. Remember to make a list of the items and determine their fair market value. Clip the list to the door hangar or receipt that you receive from the organization and keep with your tax return documents for your records.

• If you believe that charity begins at home and you want to give away your estate's assets while you're still around to get thanks, you can give up to $13,000 each to as many individuals as you wish without any tax costs to you or your gift recipients in 2012.

• Sometimes, a major life change is thrown your way and you may not think of it as a tax deduction. If you found yourself looking for a new job, agency fees, resume expenses, career counseling costs and travel related to the job search may be deductible even if the job search was unsuccessful.

If you moved because of a change in job location, the cost of moving your household goods and family members may be deductible.

Unreimbursed travel expenses for military reservists, including the National Guard, may be deductible.

The fee that you pay for renting a safe-deposit box, the cost of having your taxes prepared, the advisory or management fees you pay a firm to manage your investments may also be overlooked deductions.

Some of these tax breaks require you to itemize. Others are available even if you claim the standard deduction. Naturally, there may be eligibility requirements to meet and in some cases, there will be extra worksheets, forms or schedules. And you will always need to have documentation for these often-overlooked deductions.

• Even if you’re thinking you’ll never be able to retire, putting money into a retirement account can save you tax dollars. Employees should contribute as much as they can to their 401(k) or similar plans at work.

If you’re eligible, you may want to contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Although Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, traditional IRA contributions may be, depending on your income and whether or not you are covered by an employer’s plan.

Self-employed folks also have a variety of retirement plans from which to choose: SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA, or Solo 401(k) or SIMPLE (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees) IRA. Some taxpayers may be able to contribute to a Traditional IRA.

For 2012, remember Roth IRA conversion taxes! If you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010, you were allowed to span the taxes due on the converted amounts equally over the 2011 and 2012 tax years. Your first Roth conversion tax bill was included on your 2011 return, but make sure you plan for the 2012 conversion bill.

Along those lines, it is not too late to adjust the amount of Federal or state tax withheld from your paycheck. If you owed taxes last year, or received a larger refund than expected, you may want to take a look at adjusting your withholding. Remember: the goal is to pay the least amount of taxes. The final quarter of the year is the perfect time to talk to your Enrolled Agent to make sure the game plan you discussed at the beginning of the year still applies, and you’ll surely be the winner at tax time.

For assistance with your bookkeeping and tax needs contact Elite Bookkeeping & Tax Services at (800) 416-3820.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Ten Tips for Business Success

2012-06-27T06:33:00.001-07:00

Contributed by Sara Zaro,
President of Elite Bookkeeping & Tax Services

Running a business, a department and a home are so complex, with so many people and government agencies pulling on you from all directions. With all the endless reports and duties, it’s amazing that anyone is actually able to get work done, to produce a product finish a project and raise a family. Yet, we do, don’t we? And we do it well.

In a workshop conducted for executive women, the universal complaint was their days were so full of interruptions that these women couldn’t get their own work done. By the end of the workshop, they had come to realize – the interruptions are the job. To manage interruptions and make your life less taxing, here are some guidelines.

Know what you want. Whether in life or business, have a goal. Have you ever seen people who seem to always get what they want? When the opportunity presents itself, they know what to ask for – and don’t hesitate to ask.
Have a plan. When outlining the steps to reach your goal, you’ll actually take those steps. It feels so good to cross off each step as you go along. Besides business plans can really save your hide when you get audited.
Care. Care about the people who live with you, work for you, with you, supply you and pay you. When you treat people well; when you listen to them; when you make each person feel they have 100% of your attention when it matters – you’ll have earned powerful loyalty, respect and love.
Know things. Learn the things you need to know to reach your goals so you never have to rely on others. In a pinch, or on deadline, you can step in to do the task, or quickly train someone to do it.
Delegate. Once you know the things you must know to run your business or project, hire the right people to do those things you prefer not to do. If you have any doubts before hiring them – keep looking.
Market yourself with finesse – not aggressiveness. Whatever you do, you’re always selling – whether it’s yourself, your company, your product, your services, or your ideas and passions. Don’t be overly modest. Learn to express your ideas or pitches succinctly and effectively.
Go to the top. Start with the president, CEO, or the person with the decision-making authority, at the company you want to pitch. To get past their executive assistants, just tell the assistant what you want to accomplish. Make the assistants your allies. They not only have the ear of the top boss – but also influence all the executives’ assistants. Let the boss and his/her aide introduce you to their operations executives or managers.
Don’t waste your advertising budget on big ticket, splashy ads unless you have unlimited funds. Those are good for the moment only. Use your budget and your customers’ word-of-mouth to establish a constant, visible presence.
Keep great records and comply with all government requirements – all levels. Not only will this make audits easier and give you information to keep your costs under control, good records reduce your taxes,
Have no competitors. Everyone in your industry does something just a little differently. So when someone else is a better choice for your customer or client – refer them. In fact, make the introduction. You’ll generate good will all around.

BONUS – Number 11. Never stint on quality. Make each product or project as important the 100^th time as it was the first time.

Find out MORE about Pinnacle Executive Suites

2012-02-08T15:21:00.000-08:00

Are you tired of trying to run your business out of your home or even a coffee shop, but don't think you can afford a real office? Pinnacle Executive Suites in Carson City provides Upscale Furnished and Unfurnished offices for businesses of all sizes.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Virtual Offices

2011-06-06T10:48:00.000-07:00

What company does not want to appear larger, more professional, more successful and more prestigious? Few businesses would pass up the opportunity to convey this to existing and potential clients, but the irony is that only larger companies can afford the increased overheads that a prestigious office address requires. Not any more, thanks to affordable virtual office space services offered by Pinnacle Executive Suites.

In many cases and across most industries, a larger, established company with a central and professional office set-up will win new clients more easily. Most customers place their trust and therefore their custom with companies with traits such as these. This can be frustrating to the smaller company looking to win new business who may not have the budget for large, impressive offices and yet is no less trustworthy. Virtual office services allow businesses of all sizes to portray the image of a larger, more established company with a prestigious office address without incurring the considerable overheads of renting such an office space year-round.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Why Choose an Executive Suite?

2010-10-07T09:29:00.001-07:00

Executive suites are a flexible and economical alternative to leasing traditional office space. Executive suites allow your company immediate access to an office space in a prestigious first class building. You can sign an agreement in the morning and occupy your office later that day. Flexible agreement terms allow you to rent by the day, week, month or year. Pinnacle Executive Suites can take care of all of the details of opening the office for you including setting up your telephone service, high-speed Internet access, furniture, computer consulting services, conference rooms and administrative support.

There is no need for you to hire an administrative assistant or receptionist, since our receptionist will answer your telephones and greet your visitors. We will also provide administrative/secretarial support upon your request for an additional hourly fee.

Capital outlays for start up cost for an executive suite are much lower than a traditional office space, since our conference rooms and reception areas are fully furnished and we provide access to office equipment such as copiers, fax machines and postage machines on an as-needed basis where you only pay for the services that you use.

Your company will have the flexibility to increase the amount of space used or downsize as necessary. Many companies also use executive suites to accommodate a temporary space need. Some examples include temporary space while a permanent office is being located or constructed, office space for a special project and as an outplacement benefit for executives.

Executive suites are perfect for large and small companies, entrepreneurs, accountants, financial firms and attorneys.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Build Your Business

2010-10-05T20:13:00.001-07:00

Executive suites are used by everyone from Fortune 500 companies, professionals in every trade, engineers, architects, manufacturers reps, to the entrepreneur and small to medium size business.

Minimize your start up costs by over 70%. The simple math makes it clear why the value and benefits of executive suites are the clear choice of professionals around the world. From team rooms to board rooms, you are equipped.

Benefit by the administrative management and team support that helps maintain and grow your business, while affording you a comprehensive professional environment.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

What is an Executive Suite?

2010-10-04T08:41:00.000-07:00

Executive suites are shared offices with services provided by a management firm. They are a great way for small companies to get off to a fast and low risk start and a great way for a fast growing company to have the flexibility for rapid growth.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Your office is waiting for you!

2010-09-28T14:19:00.000-07:00

With a large selection of executive offices, Pinnacle Executive Suites has an office waiting for you!

Executive Suites are an excellent solution for small business owners, satellite offices and professionals that need something a bit more then a home office, without the unnecessary hassles of a traditional office space. With a wide variety of executive offices located conveniently in Carson City, Nevada, and very close to Reno, Nevada, Pinnacle is the best source.

Pinnacle Executive Suites also offers Virtual Offices for those that do not need a full time executive office but could still benefit from having access to a Nevada address for mail delivery, phone answering services or use of conference rooms or offices on an occasional basis. There are several Virtual Office packages to choose from, secure your Pinnacle Executive Suites Virtual Office today!

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Today’s companies and entrepreneurs are finding that a virtual office is the right solution for the work environments of the twenty-first century.

2010-09-24T22:35:00.000-07:00

Firms of all sizes are discovering that a virtual office setup is the ideal solution for them, offering cost-savings as well as flexibility and increased productivity. A large number of business trend analysts agree that the virtual office phenomenon is worldwide, here to stay, and that the virtual office trend will grow aggressively over the next few years.

The office business center industry is obviously well positioned to deliver an array of virtual products and services. Many operators have focused on the virtual office market for quite a few years and are driving significant revenues, but more importantly – significant margins to their bottom lines.

Additionally, office brokers are producing an increasing number of virtual office leads and specialized global virtual office companies have established themselves as viable channels and service providers.

According to the 2008 OBCAI financial study, virtual revenues represented an average of almost 7% of total revenues for highly profitable office business centers in the US. At some centers, virtual revenues even exceeded 10% of overall revenues without creating much additional overhead for the operation. The study also showed a 7% increase in virtual revenues in 2008 compared to 2007 and identified virtual office revenues as one of the main factors that differentiate a high profit OBC (average 34% profit margin) from a middle profit OBC (average 11% profit margin). So statistically speaking, every OBC operator should embrace the virtual office business - yesterday!

As the landscape for virtual office services becomes more competitive, proactive operators will have a unique opportunity to gain additional market share by adjusting their advertising and marketing strategies for this growing market. Based on statistical data, centers will also attract more virtual office clients by offering cutting edge technologies and facilities.

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Pinnacle Executive Suites is located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Cut Costs by Renting an Executive Suite

2010-09-23T15:21:00.000-07:00

With the downturn in the economy many businesses are considering executive office space as an alternative to purchasing office space to cut costs and reduce financial liability. This article takes a quick look at the pros to renting executive suites.

The Pros:

Lease and go to work - flexibility is the word when it comes to executive suites. Sign a lease and you can literally be running your business the next day. Typically there is no "construction" phase as the offices have already been constructed and unless you need special configurations your space is ready to go.
Professional receptionist - No need to speed time or money hiring someone to answer the phone, sign for delivers, put up the mail, bring coffee to your client meeting, etc.

Instant communication - Phones, internet and in some cases video conferencing is available with the flip of a switch.

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Looking for a Virtual Office in Reno/Carson City?

2010-09-21T18:47:00.000-07:00

Pinncalce Executive Suites makes running a business easier with the help of virtual offices and live virtual receptionists. The virtual office gives you a real street address at a prestigious business center, while a live virtual receptionist can take care of your clients and eases communication.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Why an Executive Suite Makes Sense

2010-09-16T09:35:00.000-07:00

I feel an executive suite should certainly be one of your considerations in selecting office space.

From both a financial and psychological point of view, an executive suite make sense. The financial advantages are obvious — receptionist and phone answering services, conference rooms, technical assistance as needed, office equipment as needed, etc.

-satisfied client

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Common Virtual Office Users:

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1.Home-based entrepreneurs
2.Accountants
3.Attorneys
4.Law Firms
5.Mobile salespeople
6.Trades (Home service industry: roofers, electrical, plumb, landscape, construction, repair/remodel, etc)
7.Doctors/Dentists
8.Therapists
9.Business consultants
10.Mediators/conflict resolution
11.Frequent travelers/foreign companies
12.Chambers of Commerce
13.Senior management
14.Real estate
15.mortgage companies
16.Stock brokers/financial planners
17.Collections agencies
18.Networking groups
19.Trainers/instructors
20.Incubators

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Executive Suite ADVANTAGES

2010-09-10T17:34:00.001-07:00

An executive suite provides a professionally structured, total business and support services environment for the national or international company or individual entrepreneur. Arrangements normally combine a package of office accommodations, amenities and services. State-of-the-art technology is offered in many suites, in addition to high speed internet, such as broadcast FAX, mobile messaging, videoconferencing, PC rental, and associated software systems and training.

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Should Your Small Business Become a Corporation?

2010-09-08T15:45:00.000-07:00

This is a question you need to ask during the start-up and evolution of your company. Learn what you need to know about incorporating your small business.

Bill's years of hard work had finally paid off. Bill's company, a sole proprietorship computer business was earning solid profits and had built a large client base. Bill thought he had it made, until a part-time employee had "an accident" that wiped out a customer's computer system.

In a matter of months, Bill's dream business came tumbling down. Slapped with a lawsuit, the sole proprietor lost all his assets, savings, house, and marriage. If Bill had his company incorporated, his business and personal life would have been separated and had an additional layer of protection.

Incorporation reduces disasters. According to BizStats.com, only 22% of all the small businesses in America are a limited liability corporation, S corporation, or C corporation. Over 72% of businesses are solely operated and exposed to liability risk.

The decision to start your own corporation will vary, depending on the needs of the business and yourself. Consider the following benefits of incorporation:

Benefits of Starting Your Own Corporation:

Liability: A corporation exists as a separate legal entity from your personal life. Any debts or lawsuits are incurred by the company, not the owner. Any business with potential for lawsuits should consult with a lawyer and consider incorporation. Incorporating will offer an added layer of protection but it is still adviseable to obtain business liability insurance.

The bad debts will often be the responsibility of the corporation. In the case of bank financing, more and more banks require business owners to sign a personal guarantee; making your personal assets collectible on a defaulted loan. Consider your options before signing.

Taxation: Another main benefit to incorporating is the taxation of a company. Corporations are often taxed at a lower rate and have better taxable benefits. Talk to your accountant about the tax advantages.

Raising Money: Financing a small business as a sole proprietorship or partnership can be difficult. A corporation can sell shares of the company and raise money easier than other business structure types.

Selling the Business: A non-corporate business is hard to valuate properly. A business corporation value will be based on the business, not the owner, therefore making it easy to sell the company.

Contact American Corporate Enterprises today to form your corporation!

Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/

Why you should use a virtual office

2010-09-07T17:39:00.001-07:00

Here's a great article about why you should use a virtual office.

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Pinnacle Executive Suites - located in Carson City, NV: Our goal is to provide the finest office space and best service possible to make the professionals and their guests feel comfortable with their surroundings. This goal is accomplished when you come in and enjoy your surroundings. We have tried to accomplish this through upscale furnishings, to show some affluence, without being ostentatious. Our staff has been selected for their genuine desire to help our professionals with their business needs and graciously welcome your guests. Our staff has many years of experience to assure the best possible service. Contact us today at 775-884-6123 or visit our website at http://www.pinnacleexecutivesuites.com/