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New BMW Great Wall Joint Venture is preparing for growth
About the BMW Great Wall Joint Venture – China as biggest growth driver for BMW
Out of 2 million cars delivered to BMW customers in 2017, 560.000 cars were sold to China. This is more than the next two biggest markets (DE and USA) combined. The Mini brand sales increased by 15% (compared to 3.2% worldwide) in China. The new BMW Great Wall Joint Venture will continue to fuel this impressive growth.
Given the significance of China to the BMW brand, it is easy to say that
The future of mobility is autonomous and electric AND will be shaped by Chinese technology and Chinese customer preferences.
It's deal time – Premier Li Keqiang is on historic Germany trip
Chinese premier Li Keqiang is visiting Germany these days and a lot of important deals are made. One of the most interesting ones is definitely the new joint venture (JV) of BMW with Great Wall. This is already the 2nd joint venture for BMW in China, the other one being with Brilliance (recently extended).
Here are the facts:
- A new joint venture (JV) named Spotlight Automotive Ltd. with Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motor Company Limited.
- Great Wall is China's largest SUV and pickup manufacturer. At present, Great Wall owns 4 brands, namely HAVAL, Great Wall, WEY and ORA, all of which reached more than one million vehicles sales in 2016 and 2017. They recently introduced their own premium car brand, called WEY (http://www.gwm-global.com).
- The joint venture's aim is to produce ELECTRIC Minis for China. With production based in Jiangsu Province, the JV has an estimated standard production of 160,000 vehicles initially and a potential increase of annual production capacity depending on its future production plan.
- In the JV 50 % of shares are held by both parties and a total investment of 5.1 billion RMB (approx. USD 780 million) was announced.
- The Board of Directors consists of six members, in which the chairman is appointed by GWM and the Vice Chairman by BMW, serving for four years.
Links and sources:
- BMW – Great Wall joint venture : http://www.gwm-global.com/news_detail-2996.html
If you would like to read my posts, please add me on LinkedIn or add me on WeChat. I write and speak about innovation and China's digital ecosystem.
About: I am Dr. Thomas Reinbacher an independent adviser and freelance consultant based in Germany and China. In the past I was: engagement manager at McKinsey and Company; Computer scientist (PhD, Graduated sub-auspiciis presidentis ); visiting scientist NASA Ames Research Center at Silicon Valley. I lived, studied (ZheJiang University 浙江大学) and worked for about 3 years in China (NanJing, HangZhou, BeiJing), and I am fluent in Mandarin.
Disclaimer: This article on BMW Great Wall Joint Venture is provided as is and reflect my personal opinions.


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When pharmaceutical marketers think about analysing the competitive environment within which they are operating, the focus tends to be on specific quantitative aspects such as market shares and market growth. Whilst a thorough understanding of these areas is critical, there is one technique that is often neglected or under-utilised: the patient flow model.
In this article, we'll take a closer look at the patient flow model, how it is constructed and what key insights that we can glean from it. Finally, we'll have a look at some of the key considerations when teaching the Patient Flow Model.
What is a Patient Flow Model?
Quite simply, a patient flow model is a quantitative tool that allows the marketer to analyse a market by deconstructing it using a combination of demographic data, disease incidence & prevalence and competitive market share information.
It can be used to size a new or existing market with regards to potential customers, to identify previously untargeted reservoirs of potential customers and as a highly flexible and logical forecasting tool.
What does it look like?
Before we start, one critical element in building a patient flow model is that you should never build it alone. There are a number of reasons for this but there are three that are particularly salient.
Firstly, you will almost never have all of the information that you require available to you from a single source and shall therefore need to draw on the expertise contained within your cross-functional team. Secondly, many eyes are always better than one when critically assessing the accuracy and the logic of the completed model. It is very easy to miss out a step, add in a duplicate step or simply to get the mathematics wrong if you are working on your own.
At its most basic, the patient flow model looks like an organisational chart or a decision tree. In the figure below, you can see a very simple patient flow model for an imaginary disease and population (Click to enlarge).
The analysis begins with the population of the country being investigated. This is then deconstructed according the factors relevant to the product or disease area, each step getting more and more granular until you arrive at individual product level.
What information should each cell contain?
Each cell should contain a minimum of four items of information:
- A cell title
- A percentage
- A value
- A source
The title should describe the contents of the cell accurately and concisely, usually in one or two words, in a format that is easily understood. The percentage is that of the value of the parent cell to the cell with which you are currently working whilst the value is the percentage multiplied by the value of the parent cell. Finally, every cell must have a reference for the information it contains. The quickest way to look like an idiot in front of a senior management team is to present a patient flow and then be unable to provide the references for the values and percentages on the screen.
Where can we find the required information?
Demographic statistics are usually the easiest information to find, as it is often freely available from government websites where census data are published. Other sources of information at this level may well include the likes of the CIA website, as well as local government, if appropriate.
Epidemiological data are usually more difficult to find for individual countries. Larger and more affluent countries often have local published data, clinical trial data or even registries that offer specific and accurate data. Many smaller countries do not have this level of country-specific information and so another plan needs to be made. The most logical is to use published data from a neighbouring country showing a similar profile to the country for which you are building the model.
So what do you do if even extrapolated data is not available to you? Well, the next two logical steps are to use your external experts to provide you with guidance; constituting an advisory board with a group of external experts may well provide you with the information that you require. Failing that, you may well need to conduct some primary research in order to gather the information.
Following this, please always be aware of the limitations of the data you are using – if you have extrapolated data from a neighbouring country, make sure that you clearly identify this in your model. Remember that extrapolated data are usually always better than guesswork but you must acknowledge its limitations.
How can we use the Patient Flow Model to identify opportunities?
By carefully assessing each stage of the patient flow model, we can start to identify and, importantly, quantify reservoirs of patients who represent an opportunity for our product. By quantifying of these opportunities, we can start to put a number to each, allowing us to begin the selection process.
Opportunity 1: Undiagnosed patients
If the diagnosis rates are very low, this may represent a significant opportunity for our product. We may well want to put a disease awareness programme in place, either as a single company or in partnership with your competitors. By increasing diagnosis rates, more patients will require treatment and the resulting sales will benefit all products in the class.
Please remember though that the only time you should conduct a disease awareness campaign on your own as a single company is when you are the market leader, otherwise you will be driving patients into the waiting arms of your competitors.
Opportunity 2: Untreated Patients
Before we begin, we need to be completely clear – there may be a very good reason why some patients remain untreated. It is therefore extremely important that you understand the reasons for the treat / don't treat decision as it may well open up opportunities. It is equally important that you remember to respect the healthcare professional's decision not to treat the patient with medication.
By critically assessing the reasons for not treating a group of patients, you may be able to tailor your messaging to speak to these needs and so increase treatment rates for the disease area.
Opportunity 3: Patients treated with OTC medication or alternative treatments
Your analysis may well uncover a group of patients who are treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medication or alternative therapy. Once again, you need to be asking why this is the case. Is it that patients receiving OTC medication are mild patients or patients who fall outside of the licences for the prescription drugs? Are the prescription therapies too expensive? Are people in this group simply not willing to take prescription medication?
Once again, the challenge is to seek to understand the reasons for the healthcare professional's choices at the treatment stage.
Opportunity 4: Competitive products
Competitor products often represent the main opportunity for a product. By assigning a numerical value to the number of patients on competitor products, you begin to quantify the opportunities present within the competitive space, ranking them as required.
Opportunity 5: Lapsed Patients
Patient adherence and compliance varies widely by disease area and medication type but the one thing that all healthcare professionals will agree on is that patients very seldom take their medication as directed over the treatment period. It costs the healthcare system an absolute fortune, in fact the Centres for Disease Control in the USA estimates the direct costs to be up to $280 billion annually.
Patients who have allowed their treatment to lapse represent an opportunity for a switch to a new therapy, ideally yours, but they also represent a threat to your product as patients switch away. An adherence campaign may well be a worthwhile consideration for your product in this case, combined with messaging aimed at encouraging a switch to your product.
If you would like any additional information on The Patient Flow Model or would like to see how The Cape Marketing & Consulting Company can help you to upskill your marketing team, please contact Andrew Wilmot at email@example.com.
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The third annual Primo Classico, this year themed Primo Classico d'Europa, was a record breaker to benefit the Primo Center for Women & Children. Hosted by Diane and Quintin Primo, the event raised more than $400,000 on Sunday afternoon, September 21, at Lake Forest Sportscars.A private VIP dinner was held the night before
at the Primo's beautiful interim residence in Lake Forest. There, guests mixed and mingled with the honorees, tennis legend Jimmy Connors and Kate Gaynor-Dickey (a longtime supporter
and board member) as well as the tennis star's beautiful wife, Patti McGuire Connors who was Playboy's Playmate of the Year 1977. Committee member/board member Michael Pagliuco found some T-2000 rackets online, Jimmy's favorite during his playing days, that he graciously signed
for supporters and fans during the evening. The following afternoon, Primo Classico d'Europa was held at Lake Forest Sportscars for the second year. Guests enjoyed tastings from some Chicago's most iconic eateries featuring European cuisine. They included Fig & Olive, Tocco, Basil Leaf Cafe,
Gene & Georgetti's, Pelago Ristorante, Travelle, Prosecco Ristorante, The Florentine, Bartaloma, Bella Via, Sugar Hills Bakery, Vosges Haut Chocolate and Angelo Gelato Italiano. It was a
smorgasbord of delicious food served up by some of our favorite, most supportive friends and chefs!! A fashion show, produced by Tracey DiBuono's ZZAZZ Productions, featured fall fashions from Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue. Models posed on pedestals placed throughout the venue before their final walk across the
stage to wild applause. I was honored to co-chair the event with Paul Iacono, my very philanthropic friend who is also a board member. We shared hosting
duties and were honored to introduce Diane and Quintin, who shared a touching video about how life at the Center is life-changing for those who need it. Center resident Angela and her daughter spoke next and said, "You don't grow up
hoping to be homeless. The Center has been a godsend for us," she shared. Diane Primo added, "These are only two of many hundreds who could all tell you their compelling stories about how they arrived at the Primo Center, alone, homeless and ashamed of their circumstances. However, thanks to the amazing, caring and wonderful staff
at the Center, their despair quickly turns to hope and optimism, as these homeless women and children learn that they DO have value and that they can overcome trends that led them to this point and get back on their feet." There wasn't a dry eye in the house. A live auction followed conducted by auctioneer extraordinaire,
Greg "G-Man" Dellinger. He raised big bucks for some unique packages that included a beautiful yacht trip in Naples on the Susanna Bella (graciously donated for the 2nd year by Susan Gohl); deluxe trips to
Doha and Johannesburg (Four Seasons) with business class tickets courtesy of great partner Qatar Airways (Rebecca Jelfo and Kedzie Schotters) plus a stunning Waldan
International Chronograph timepiece; a trip to Park City's Hyatt Escala Lodge with airfare; a tour and lunch at the Capitol with Congressman Danny Davis; a cocktail party for 25 courtesy of George Jewell Catering; a 7-night Mediterranean cruise courtesy of
Celebrity Cruises; a 7-day trip to Belize courtesy of Kristine Farra (Gold Coast Exclusive); an Olympic cycling package with Dotsie Bausch and LA Dodgers tickets; a loaded Chicago sports package; a Joffrey Ballet/Swan Lake package and original artwork by Tony
Fitzpatrick. An auction highlight was a tennis package with Jimmy that included a lesson at his Montecito Country Club plus lunch via a private jet to Santa Barbara. (Marc Jacobson rocked this package!) Wowza! Following the exciting auction, honorees Jimmy and Kate were brought onstage. They shared hearfelt comments
thanking and acknowledging the Primo Center. Afterwards, I conducted a Q & A with Jimmy where he shared his thoughts on tennis, his life after, being married for 35 years, golfing with Michael Jordan, playing with
his nemesis John McEnroe, his new book "The Outsider: A Memoir" and much more. (See following video!) It was a fun and rewarding day supporting this great cause, The Primo Center, that was founded in 1996. Working with his late father, Bishop Quintin
Primo, Jr., Quintin assisted in founding St. Barnabas Urban Center, the predecessor to the Primo Center in 1978. To honor the legacy of his father's work, it was renamed the Primo Center for Women & Children in 1996 and has offered transitional services to the area's homeless
for nearly 30 years. Its goal: to end the cycle of homelessness, one family at a time. (To learn more or to donate, please click here). Congrats and thanks to ALL who participated! I wish I could list everyone who supported this event, but you know who you are: Debi Lilly (A Perfect Event); Margaret O'Connor (Marcon Productions);
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I will just lay it out right now. I am a complete and total freak for anything related to Harry Potter even though I'm a mere muggle ("non-magical folk" as Hagrid says). So it's no surprise that a visit to Universal Studio's Wizarding World of
Harry Potter in Orlando was definitely on MY bucket list! On the first day, we boarded the little water taxi that took us to the entrance of the park. I loved seeing the giant, rotating globe with
"Universal" scrawled across the front, but I kept my eyes on the prize as we darted through the sets depicting Beverly Hills complete with Schwab's Pharmacy, a faux front from the Beverly Wilshire, an "I Love Lucy" museum and a New York set that featured Delancy Street, Little Italy and the
original Macy's facade. We raced through the Kid Zone (featuring the E.T. ride--we helped him save his home planet), Seuss Landing with The Cat and the Hat and Marvel Super Hero Island with The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and then there it was.... DIAGON ALLEY.....the
street of my dreams, where my imagination soared with the books and now here it was in all its glory. When we passed through the jagged brick wall that Hagrid tapped, tapped, tapped to usher Harry into the Wizarding World, I knew I was home. It was all I'd hoped for and more. Once you entered, you were totally immersed in all things Harry Potter. You
could even hear Moaning Myrtle in the restrooms! We saw charming stores displaying owls, we had a Butter Beer at the Leaky Cauldron, bought candy at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes and visited a store selling
Hogwarts uniforms. There was a block long line to get into Ollivander's, the famous wand shop depicted in the books. The interactive wand ($44.95) was a hot
item and a genius idea. It came with a map offering spots to weave spells for extra visual delights. The multi-dimensional 3-D ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringott's, was definitely NOT just for kids. As a matter of fact, it was such a thrill ride that we were pretty shook up afterwards. Chuck said he was lucky he hadn't eaten
lunch yet. As an example, a disclaimer suggested that people with prosthetic limbs should "secure or remove them" before boarding! Yikes! I won't give it away, but if you're a thrill seeker, then this ride is definitely for
YOU! I saw kids walking around in 80 degree heat in woolen robes with Hogwarts emblazoned on their lapels. Everyone wanted to be a wizarda and it was too adorable for words! The Hogwarts Express connected the two
parks (and yes, there IS a Platform 9 3/4!) Amid the steam, happy Potterphiles boarded the train to Hogsmeade. Enroute we glimpsed Hagrid, Harry, Ron and the Weasley twins flying along waving from their broomsticks. The
little cabin darkened as Dementers' ominous shadows passed by our door....and when the candy cart was silhouetted there, we could even see the chocolate frogs jumping onto the door frame. When we arrived at Hogsmeade, it was another visual sensation. All of the
quirky buildings with bent chimneys were snowcapped and you could see even more delightful shops all recognizable from the books and films. Kids and adults were busily snapping up souvenirs as the Harry Potter theme song by John Williams echoed throughout the parks.
We were no exception. A photography studio offered guests the opportunity to become "one with the film." Chuck and I donned Hogwarts' robes and then acted out 12 scenes against a green screen that was then made into a
DVD. It's the memory of a lifetime and well worth $69.95! (See our fun 2 minute video HERE). There wasn't a false note in either park-- the Harry Potter franchise is safe and sound at Universal! So, if you're a fan of the series, this experience is a MUST! If only my wand could cast us back there again!
Charlie Trotter's Culinary Education Foundation (CTCEF) will host an inaugural benefit, "A Toast to Charlie Trotter" on Wed., Nov. 5. The celebration to honor the late Chef Charlie Trotter, will be hosted by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse with honorary co-chair Mayor Rahm Emanuel at Venue One, 1034 W Randolph Street. Chefs and other culinary figures who played a personal and professional role in Chef Trotter's life participating in the fundraiser include host Emeril Lagasse, Rick Bayless, David Bouley, Paul Dubroski,
Graham Elliot, Gale Gand, Kevin Hickey, Michael Kornick, Matthias Merges, Tony Montuano, Patrick O'Connell, Ryan Pitts and Art Smith. The chefs will prepare dishes inspired by Trotter and paired with cocktails created by Chicago's top mixologists as well as wines selected by some of the late Chef's former Master Sommeliers led by Serafin
Alvarado and Larry Stoner. Cocktails will also be featured from The Sportsman's Club and sweet treats from Sugar Hills Bakery. "I am honored to carry on Charles' passion for raising money for scholarships to give underserved youth an opportunity to advance through a career in the culinary arts. Charles was renowned for his philanthropic efforts. Working on the Foundation he founded 15 years ago allows me to realize his dream," said Rochelle Smith Trotter, Director of the
Charlie Trotter's Culinary Education Foundation. (For tickets and more info, click here).
Congratulations to beloved restaurateur Phil Stefani who was honored by Mayor Emanuel with a proclamation declaring October 13 to be Phil Stefani Day in Chicago. This honor followed his recent induction into the Chicago Culinary Museum and Chefs Hall of Fame.
The Mayor recognized Stefani for his philanthropy and advocacy for childrens' charities that have raised more than $2 million to date. Congrats Phil!
More congrats are in order for media personality Laura Schwartz! She spoke on Capitol Hill recently with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senator Dean Heller on behalf of "Clean the World", a non-profit global recycler of soap. The organization recycles used soap from hotels around the world, sanitizes it, re-forms it and gets it to families that need it. 9,000 children die every day from diseases preventable just by washing their hands! So far, "Clean the World" has given away 20 million bars of soap to over 96 countries. The event was held in the historic LBJ Room and, of course, our Laura was a superstar! (To learn more about this worthy organization, click here!)
The Woman's Board of Rush University Medical Center hosted the 88th Annual Fashion Show, IMAGINE, at a new venue, Morgan Manufacturing (401 N. Morgan Street) recently. Chaired by Rush WB member Gloria Masterson, the event began with cocktail reception followed by the fashion show. The longest continuously running charitable fashion
show in the country featured collections from well-known brands and top retailers, including Belle Vie, Calypso St. Barth, CH Carolina Herrera, Max Mara, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Vineyard Vines,
Chalk, Lake Forest Shop, Neapolitan and Wilfred & Newman presented on the runway with segments for women, men, t'weens, kids and famous fathers walking with their children. Over 700 attendees witnessed a fall fashion show modeled by a mix of 100 well-known Chicagoans and local celebrity models including
actor Colin Egglesfield, Chicago Blackhawks Bryan Bickell, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Marcus Kruger and Brent Seabrook, Chicago Bear Kyle Long, real estate mogul Mario M. Tricoci, Danny Wirtz of Wirtz
Beverage Group, journalist Anna Dalvantes, Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio, America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Winner Jaslene Gonzalez, WMAQ-TV anchor Lauren Jiggets and ESPN reporter Sarah Spain. Following the runway show, guests and celebrity models joined an after party with fantastic food by Midwest Foods and Blue Plate Catering, a premium
bar provided by Wirtz Beverage and Koval Distillery and lively entertainment. Proceeds from the event, more than $500K, raised awareness and funds toward the five-year commitment to the Rush University Cancer Center.
Dr. Keith Magee was recently honored with a Genius for Men Award from the University of Chicago Logan Center for the Arts. The award was given in recognition of the work he's done as founding director of the National Public Housing Museum as well as his current work on college campuses surrounding social justice, poverty and dyslexia. Congrats and happy 46th birthday Keith!
And congrats to America's newest citizen! Glamorous, vivacious Larisa Kronfeld, just
passed her citizenship test and celebrated with a blow-out celebration at her Park Hyatt penthouse with family and friends. The U.S.A. just became more beautiful by ONE. Congrats Larisa!
I didn't know what to expect from this documentary, Advanced Style. I knew I loved fashion, I know I'm over 50, but sometimes these sorts of films can get going in the wrong direction. Some see aging and fashion as being mutually exclusive. This film definitely dispels that notion. Based on street style photographer Ari Seth Cohen's famed blog of the same name
and directed by Lina Plioplyte, this film delves into the personal lives of seven of New York City's most fashionable ladies aged 62 to 95. It examines and celebrates their eclectic personal style and vital spirit which have guided their approach to aging. They all challenge the conventional ideas about
beauty, fashion and our culture's increasing obsession with youth.I enjoyed every single minute of it and replayed several parts over. These ladies can teach all of us a lot about fashion and even more about being fearless. Premiering at the Gene Siskel Film Center, (164 N. State) on October 24 and running through October 30. For tickets and show times, click here! (See trailer below)
Make a difference in the life of a child by attending the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital's 6th annual Champions for Children's event at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, November 14. The evening will celebrate Chicago's sports teams who have shown support for the patients and families served by Lurie's as well as individual athletes and sports legends who are
dedicated to giving back to their community. For tickets and more info, click here
Night of a Thousand Noogies, an event that combines comedy with a cause, was hosted by the Associate Board of Gilda's Club Chicago. Host TJ Shanoff,
welcomed guests and introduced Laura Jane Hyde, CEO of Gilda's Club Chicago, and the president of the Associate Board. Notable local celebs were interviewed onstage by Shanoff and included Tyler Alexander (VP of Digital Media for The Second City), Ashley Bradarich (Miss Illinois 2010), Nina Chantele (Chicago media personality), Ryan Chiaverini (co-host of Windy City LIVE), Sarah Jindra (WGN's
traffic reporter), Brett Porter (Goose Island's Brewmaster) and Chuck Swirsky (announcer for the Chicago Bulls). While the interviews were going on, the cast of Second City performed improv comedy sketches about the guests who were being interviewed, poking harmless fun while the audience laughed
along. All proceeds benefited Gilda's Club Chicago, a free support community for men, women, teens and children and their families and friends touched by cancer. Gilda's Club's namesake, Gilda Radner, was one of the original cast members of "Saturday Night Live" and is known for her love of laughter.
The Institute of Women celebrated its 40th Anniversary Gala at the Swissôtel Chicago recently with Governor Pat Quinn serving as the keynote speaker. Kerry Kennedy and Leah Hope were honored with the Margaret
Traxler Award for their support of civil, women's and human rights. Guests included Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke. The evening raised much-needed funds for IWT to continue provide critical services for homeless persons and senior citizens. (Pics by Barbara Holt).
Get your tickets now for Ronald McDonald House at Lurie Children's 4th annual COCKTAIL PARTY at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph, on Monday, October 20th. Guests will enjoy a three-hour top shelf open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres and live music and entertainment. Your attendance and support will help provide care and comfort to families of hospitalized children in our community. :-) Congrats to RMHC-NI on its 40th anniversary, too!
WINGS, Women In Need Growing Stronger will hold its eleventh annual Sweet Home Chicago fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place, on Sunday,
December 14, from 10am to1pm. Greg and Anna Brown are honorary chairs and Anna Bilton and Meghan Norton will return as co-chairs. More than 200 children, along with their parents and grandparents, will decorate gingerbread houses, visit with Santa, take free family portraits, dance to the music of Ralph's World and enjoy a delicious brunch. Student carolers from Robert Healy Chicago Public School will add to the festivities.
WINGS, a not-for-profit organization, is currently building the city's first new safe house and transitional housing on the southwest side of Chicago for families who experience domestic violence. During its first 10 years, this benefit, designed to delight youngsters and instill holiday spirit, has raised more than $5.8 million.
The Service Club of Chicago's annual gala is always fabulously themed with perfect decor by Tom Kehoe Designs. This year the black-tie event, Moulin Rouge, is co-chaired by SC members/dynamos Kristina McGrath and Lisa Kraus and will be held at the Four Seasons on November 8. For tickets and more info, click here!
The Joffrey Ballet's Swan Lake Luncheon, co-chaired by WB members Ellie Forman and Kathleen Henson, was a delightful afternoon with a swan, THE principal swan for the
production--Victoria Jaiani to be exact. Dance critic Hedy Weiss conducted a fascinating Q & A with the beautiful dancer and artistic director Ashley Wheater while a
sell-out crowd dined in splendor at RPM Steak. The Christopher Wheeldon production runs through October 26 at the Auditorium Theater. To read more, check out my Chicago Tribune column here and hear Victoria's interview on my Rivet Radio show! (For show tickets and more info, click here!)
I'm already getting in the spirit of Christmas...I know, I know...it's too early, BUT if you want to jumpstart your holiday spirit, visit Macy's State Street's 6th floor! I want their visual artists to come to MY house! Wowza!
Hope you enjoyed the latest edition of Candid Candace and I hope to see you again soon! :-)
Love, as always,
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Everybody loves music and that's a fact! While most individuals are satisfied with listening to their favorite tracks while they travel, work or party, there's a special category who goes the extra mile and make what they love their profession. Making a song or a track for fun is quite enjoyable and isn't all that difficult. However, doing it as a career can be a challenging task, especially in the highly competitive music industry of today. To become a professional musician talent alone will not be sufficient. You will have to allocate days and days on practicing, learning bout new things in the industry and of course loads of courage and patience to push through those rough patches you might face. In this article, we will be looking at 3 things you can do to excel at doing what you love, to become one of the greats in the future.
Continuous learning
Like any field of study, music is literally boundless and there will always be something new out there for you to learn every day. Some professionals make the mistake of thinking they have completely mastered the art and in doing so, they shut themselves out of a world of new and exciting possibilities that would have made their music even better. To stay updated in this constantly changing industry, you must always learn whenever you can, from all the sources you can possibly find. Who knows, you might find the big inspiration you've been looking for all your life when learning from a veteran or even a rookie. Your life experiences too will play a major role in shaping your career and all the lessons you learn in life must be extrapolated to the profession to make better music that speaks to all.
Give it a 100%
All the legends in the industry of music lacks one thing in common, and that is time. You will have to allocate so much of your time for the job, that there may not even be enough time to spend with you friends and family. This kind of commitment is a necessity, especially during the initial stages of a musician's career as they must spend time on practicing and finding good opportunities to establish themselves in the industry. You will have to sacrifice a fun weekend with your friends or a quality dinner with your family for a practice session or a gig, but always remember that you are making an investment for your very own future and fight the temptation.
Perform regularly
You may play your instrument better than anyone else in your room or the studio during practices and that's great, however, unless you get out there and play in front of an audience to tame those butterflies I your stomach, you will never be a great performer. Even the biggest stars in the industry who rock huge arenas of audiences had to start off small and continue to teach themselves the art of overcoming the nervousness, pressure and stage fright before becoming who they are today. Therefore, cease every opportunity you get to perform and make yourself better with each try.


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BROCKTON � A Brockton man accused of strangling his wife and 9-year-old daughter has been found incompetent to stand trial.
The ruling Thursday by a Superior Court judge means Mark Benoit, 43, will remain at Bridgewater State Hospital until he is deemed competent to stand trial, or ruled not to be criminally responsible for the killings. Defense lawyer Joan Fund told the judge that Benoit is unable to assist in his defense.
Benoit is charged with the murders of his wife, Cynthia, and his daughter, Sarah, who were found dead last March in their Brockton home.
Prosecutors said Benoit told police at the time his prescription for the antidepressant Prozac had run out, and he snapped.
HARTFORD � A Hartford man convicted of raping and murdering his neighbor has been sentenced to death, making him Connecticut�s youngest death row inmate.
Lazale Ashby, now 23, turned 18 four days before killing 21-year-old Elizabeth Garcia in her Hartford apartment in December 2002.
Hartford Superior Court Judge Carmen Espinosa sentenced Ashby to death yesterday, making him the 10th man on Connecticut�s death row. He was convicted in 2007 of capital felony and other charges. A jury recommended the death penalty earlier this year.
Garcia was an acquaintance of Ashby. She was found dead in her apartment after she failed to pick up her 2-year-old daughter from a neighbor.
LAWRENCE � A Massachusetts company is recalling fresh-cut fruit products containing cantaloupe from a Honduran company the Food and Drug Administration has linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak.
JARD Marketing Corp. said yesterday its recall affects food service and retail products containing cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano and distributed in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Vermont. The company said it is not aware of any illnesses associated with its cantaloupe products.
The recall includes retail plastic cups and trays sold under the brands Frosty Fresh, Fresh Hand Cut, Fruit on The Go, Highland Park, Bruegger�s Bagels, Sid Wainer and Son, Hannaford Brothers and Garden High Plant No. P-005, and coded with a sell-by date of March 29, 2008, or earlier.
The recalled food service products include plastic pails and jars under the brands Pebble Beach, Festival Of Fruit, Cornucopia Sweet, Jambo Chef, Fowler Fruit Mix, Instantwhip, Syracuse Banana and City Line Food Dist., and coded with an expiration date from April 7, 2008, to April 22, 2008, or a Julian code of �08067� to �08082.�
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. � Former Boston Mayor Kevin White was hospitalized in stable condition after a fall at his home in Florida.
A family spokesman said White, 78, broke ribs and injured his back when he fell Tuesday at the home in Jupiter, where he spends winters. Spokesman George Regan said White � who has Alzheimer�s disease � may be flown back to Boston this weekend for further treatment.
White served as mayor from 1967 to 1983.
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Tilda ja tolmuingel (Children's, Russian)
Transl: Tatjana Verhoustinskaja
Published by Aleksandra, 2019, pp. 144
Maimu Berg, Jaak Jõerüüt, Eeva Park, Mari Saat, Ilmar Taska, Mats Traat
Stalin Tallinnas. Tänapäeva eesti jutustusi (Anthologies, Hungarian)
Transl: Béla Jávorszky
Published by Magyar Napló Kiadó, 2019, pp. 192
Rekonstruktsioon (Novels, Latvian)
Transl: Maima Grīnberga
Published by Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2019
Eda Ahi, Andrus Kasemaa, Igor Kotjuh, Kaupo Meiel, Krista Ojasaar, Carolina Pihelgas, Maarja Pärtna, Kaur Riismaa, Jürgen Rooste, Jaak Urmet
Eesti kaasaegse luule antoloogia (Anthologies, Greek)
Transl: Edith-Helen Ulm
Published by Vakxikon, 2019
Lõks lõpmatuses (Novels, Finnish)
Transl: Sanna Immanen
Published by Into, 2019, pp. 280
Seltsimees laps ja suured inimesed (Novels, Finnish)
Transl: Anja Salokannel
Published by Arktinen Banaani, 2019, pp. 255
Vahur Afanasjev, Adam Cullen, Eva Koff, Timo Maran, Aino Pervik, Jürgen Rooste, Joonas Sildre, Lauri Sommer, Elin Toona, Silvia Urgas
Nippernaati 4 (Anthologies, Finnish)
Transl: Merja Aho, Outi Hytönen, Heidi Iivari, Aaro Kalliokoski, Virpi Kauranen, Arja Korhonen, Kaisu Lahikainen, Katja Meriluoto, Hannu Oittinen, Tuulikki Palva, Maija Rantanen, Annamari Typpö, Annika Viirma
Published by Viro-instituutti, 2019
Rakvere romaan (Novels, Dutch)
Transl: Frans van Nes
Published by Prometheus, 2019, pp. 384
Serafima ja Bogdan (Novels, Russian)
Transl: Vera Prohorova
Published by Vemsa OÜ, 2019, pp. 655
Betti Alver, Elisabeth Aspe, Aimée Beekman, Maimu Berg, Maarja Kangro, Viivi Luik, Helga Nõu, Eeva Park, Lilli Promet, Asta Põldmäe, Mari Saat, Elin Toona
Eesti naisautorite loomingut (Anthologies, English)
Transl: Adam Cullen, Eva Finch, Jason Finch, Christopher Moseley
Published by Dedalus, 2019, pp. 234
ELIC will be present at the upcoming London Book Fair 12 to 14 March 2019. You will find us at the Estonian stand 5D 135b.
The British Council, in partnership with the London Book Fair, the Estonian Literature Centre, Writers' and Translators' House, Latvia and the Lithuanian Culture Institute, announced the authors representing the three Baltic Countries for the Market Focus Cultural Programme at The London Book Fair 2018, taking place 10–12 April.>>
There is great news for translators into Norwegian. The Traducta programme of the Estonian Cultural Endowment has received a generous bestowal of 150 000 Euros to support translations of Estonian literature into Norwegian, Icelandic and Danish languages.>>
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will be the market focus countries at the London Book Fair in 2018. ELIC, together with the Estonian Publishers' Association will be responsible for the market focus cultural programme in London. Preparations and negotiations are in full progress.>>
Translators of Estonian literature from all over the world will gather to a seminar in Käsmu from 17 to 21 of June, 2016.>>
Upcoming London Book Fair will be announcing the market focus countries for 2018: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania together as an entity of The Baltic Countries presenting their three uniquely different literatures and cultures.
ELIC news feed and new Estonian titles in translation are on Facebook. You will find us under the name "Eesti kirjanduse keskus".
Mihkel Mutt will be on stage twice during the upcoming London Book Fair, on April 13 and 14.
On the occasion of the LBF the Estonian Embassy is welcoming international publishers and other guests at the Hospital Club Oak Room in London on Monday, 13 April at 6pm.
British journalist Edward Lucas and Estonian writer Mihkel Mutt will be discussing literature, language and history in a discussion moderated by Rosie Goldsmith.
ELIC has completed a huge international project arranged in co-operation with the Estonian Association of Designer Bookbinders: a volume of 8 young Estonian poets in 8 languages has been artistically bound by 115 artists from 19 countries. All these pieces of art are on display at the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design until May 10, 2015.>>
Estonia was present with a stand introducing a selection of latest titles at the Gothenburg Book Fair held from September 25 to 28, 2014.>>
Estonia was again proudly and loudly represented at the Helsinki Book Fair.>>
Dalkey Archive Press (USA) will be releasing the 2015 edition of Best European Fiction on November 26, 2014.>>


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Veritas calls on govt. to revise voter registration residential requirements
By Nkanyiso Ncube
PARLIAMENTARY watchdog, Veritas has called on government to revise the voter registration residential requirements so as to allow every eligible voter an opportunity to vote.
In a commentary, Veritas said residential requirements should not be a hindrance for people to participate in the upcoming 2018 general elections.
"All adult citizens must be given an opportunity to register as voters. Residential requirements for registration can be laid down, but only to ensure that voters are registered on the most appropriate voters roll, not to deny voters the right to vote," read part of the commentary.
The call to relax registration requirements comes at a time when the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is in the process of acquiring Biometric Voter Registrations (BVR) kits set to be used in the country's election process for the first time.
BVR kits are expected among other things to help ZEC compile a fresh voter's roll and implement its polling station-based voting which is a departure from the current ward-based voting.
And according to Veritas every eligible voter should be given equal opportunity to vote and political parties access to all election materials they need to participate effectively.
"All eligible voters must be given an opportunity to cast their votes, and the government must facilitate voting by persons with disabilities or special needs. Political parties and candidates must have reasonable access to all material and information they need to participate effectively in an election, and must be given fair and equal access to the media, whether public or private".
Speaking at a press conference earlier this year, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson Justice Rita Makarau said no one should be turned away for not producing the proof of residency during the voter registration exercise.
"Where the citizen seeking registration as a voter is unable to produce any of the above documents, they can and must depose an affidavit swearing that they are resident at a place located within the ward".
"No one should, therefore, be turned away or be denied the right to be registered as a voter on account of inadequate or lack of documents proving residence," Makarau said.
The issue of providing proof of residency has been under scrutiny with most urban dwellers reportedly being asked to produce title deeds during voter registration.
Below are voter registration requirements as stated by the Department of Registrar General:
Applicant must be:
- Eighteen (18) years old and above.
- A citizen of Zimbabwe and must be a resident in the respective constituency or ward.
- A Zimbabwe national registration identity document (metal, synthetic or green waiting pass), or
- A valid Zimbabwe passport
Documentary evidence
- Documentary evidence proving that the applicant is currently residing in the ward or constituency
in which registration or transfer is to be effected is required in the form of:
Urban Dwellers
- A certificate of occupation/title deeds or
- Lodgers permit/card or
- Rates/water statement in applicant's name, or
- Electricity statement in applicant's name, or
- Credit store statement showing the physical address of the applicant, in the respective area.
- Written statement from landlord, parent or friend confirming the applicant's address accompanied by a house card, electricity bill, rates bill or any similar document in the name of the landlord, parent or friend staying with applicant.
- Sworn statement by employer or applicant confirming applicant's address.
- Hospital bill or envelopes with post markings reflecting applicant's address and any other information or document sufficient to ascertain the applicant's residence.
Rural/Farm Dwellers
- Confirmation by the Village Head or
- Resettlement Officer or
- Farm Owner
Note: Any person who wishes to be registered as a voter or seek transfer shall present himself or herself at
the appropriate registration office in order that the appropriate prescribed claim form may be completed on
his or her behalf.
Registered voters residing out of their constituencies
In terms of Section 23(3 of the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13]), a voter who is registered on the voters roll for a constituency, other than a voter who has been registered in that constituency in terms of the provision to subsection (1), shall not be entitled to have his or her name retained on such roll if, for a continuous period of twelve months he or she has been absent or has ceased to reside in that constituency.


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Tamando firing: Parents, relative of accused arrested in Odisha capital
Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Mar 16:
Police arrested family members of the accused, who are at large, for their involvement in the firing in which a youth was dead on outskirts of Odisha capital yesterday evening.
Parents and relative of the accused were arrested on charges of inducing them to shoot the youth.
Police arrested Pravakar Patnaik (55), Snehalata Patnaik (45) and Soumyajit Behera alias Kanha (24) under section 302, 301, 341, 323, 294, 506 and 34 of IPC.
The deceased was identified as Abhijit Behera alias Sipu. He was shot dead near Tamando yesterday evening.
According to reports, the incident took place at around 6 pm near Tamando panchayat office where Sipu, the only son of Basant Behera of Nua Sahi, and his cousin Badal were stopped by Pravakar Pattnaik, his sons Bapi and Liku and relative Kanha over past dispute during Dola festival while they were going to market.
Bapi attacked Sipu and Badal with mouser. While Badal managed to run off the place, Sipu became the victim. The accused Bapi along with his brother Liku fled the spot following the incident.
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Friday, September 22nd from 7 pm to 9 pm
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With creation story, song, dance, rock art and video, Paul offers a gateway to illuminate the world's oldest living culture – the Dreaming, the spiritual Customary Law, Caring for Country, Songlines, Singing the Land, Paying Attention, Totems – in what Wardaman Elder Yidumduma Bill Harney calls the Bush University.
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It is perfect for couples, or small families of 3, wishing to escape for weekly or short breaks throughout the year. Greenwich Cottage is situated just next door to our other holiday cottage, Chideock Cottage, so if Greenwich isn't available, why not try that cottage instead?
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Greenwich Cottage is situated away from the main road down a quiet lane and is just opposite the award-winning 'Taste of the West' foodie pub, The George Inn. It has a sunny, south-facing garden with large decked area which is perfect to appreciate the fantastic views. The unspoilt beach at Seatown is just a short 20 minute stroll away.
Relaxing, Peaceful Time
Perfect Location
Full of Inspiration
Couldn't Have Asked for Anything Better
One of the Best Cottages We Have Stayed In
Just as Lovely as Next Door
Delightful and Homely Cottage
Beautiful, Cosy and Comfortable
We Felt Very at Home Here
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The owners are very friendly and helpful.
Tips for other travellers: The George opposite is good, especially if you can get in the snug and the Anchor down at Seatown is well worth a visit.


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One thing is clear. Oil and gas service and supply companies have to learn how to operate in a new normal to not only survive, but thrive..
Over 350 representatives of the oil and gas service & supply industry were surveyed, followed by in-depth interviews and a series of workshops with Alberta senior executives to develop the 2017 Service & Supply Outlook report.
Join Grant Thornton LLP and JWN for the release of the 2017 Service & Supply Outlook to hear what the industry has to say about the future of service and supply companies.
Event Date: April 6, 2017
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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On Tuesday, 28 November, the Mała Warszawa art and business complex in Warsaw hosted a vernissage to launch the fourth edition of a watercolour with a panorama of future Warsaw. The event was held to mark the 100-year anniversary of global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
The exhibition presented - in addition to the watercolour with a panorama of future Warsaw painted by Michał Suffczyński, PhD, the Studio of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture at the Architecture Faculty of the Warsaw University of Technology - the artist's other works of art, special multimedia installations and an electronic version of the watercolour in the computer mapping technology.
The vernissage was also a unique opportunity to see the paintings of Michał Suffczyński in person.
Representatives of Poland's leading developers Echo Investment, Ghelamco, HB Reavis and Skanska, sponsors of the project, took part in a painting competition to showcase their latest developments in Warsaw.
The official part was followed by a charity auction for the Szlachetna Paczka Foundation of the work painted during the event by Michał Suffczyński and four pictures of the sponsors' latest projects. The auction attracted considerable interest and raised over PLN 10,000.
Five unique watercolour reproductions on canvass signed by Michał Suffczyński will be auctioned at a dedicated website: futurewarsaw.com where bidders will be asked to fill in an online form. All proceeds from both the online auction and the sale of pictures at the vernissage will go to families in need supported by Szlachetna Paczka. The pictures will be awarded to the highest bidders wishing to support the Foundation.
"I am delighted that the preparation of the new watercolour has coincided with Cushman & Wakefield's centenary celebrated globally this year. The watercolour is a timeless project and we have been repeatedly asked about updating it in recent years. It is our birthday present to all Warsaw aficionados and inhabitants," said Charles Taylor, Head of Cushman & Wakefield Poland.
The latest Watercolour features Warsaw's existing and planned commercial buildings and residential projects to be completed by 2020. It presents nearly 90 new developments which will be delivered in the city's rapidly-growing districts: the City Centre, the eastern part of Wola and Praga. Projects featured include Varso, The Warsaw Hub, Spark, Generation Park, Browary Warszawskie, Cedet, Centrum Marszałkowska, Spinnaker, Towarowa 22, the new boulevards, the footbridge across the Vistula River, the Centre of the Copernican Revolution, the Museum Complex at the Warsaw Citadel and the Museum of Modern Art.
Inserts with reproductions of the watercolour will be distributed free of charge with Gazeta Wyborcza in Warsaw on Saturday, 2 December 2017.
The Capital City of Warsaw is the official patron of the latest visualisation. Sponsors of this year's edition include Warsaw's leading developers: Echo Investment, Ghelamco, HB Reavis and Skanska.
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Poppies cover Weston-super-Mare church in poignant tribute
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A Weston-super-Mare church is proudly displaying its cascade of poppies in a moving tribute for Remembrance Day.
Members of Milton Methodist Church have been busy knitting scores of poppies to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.
The church invited people from the community to contribute to the poignant display.
The poppies were knitted together to make a cascade which has been draped over the front of the church in Milton Hill.
Malcolm Gale, from the church, said: "We are very pleased with the display and very grateful to everyone who helped put it together.
"About 20 people from the church made poppies and we had donations from various other churches and people also dropped poppies in.
"We must have about 3,000 across all the displays."
The church is holding a party on Saturday and a Remembrance Day service on Sunday at 10.30am.


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Bookkeeping Basics for Entrepreneurs
Everything you need to start doing your own bookkeeping.
Keeping your books in order is a key piece to running a healthy, successful business. Without bookkeeping, you're driving blind like a car without a gas gauge. Sure, the car is driving fine, but who knows how long before you have to pull over and wait for a friend to bring a jerrycan?
To all the entrepreneurs rolling up their sleeves to do their own bookkeeping, we salute you! This guide is for you.
We'll walk you through the basics of what bookkeeping is, why it matters, and the seven key steps to getting your own bookkeeping process off the ground.
We'll also keep it as simple as possible. Think of it like "bookkeeping for dummies" (not to insult your intelligence). If you want to learn more, we've included links throughout to dive deeper.
Siri: Define 'bookkeeping'
Bookkeeping is the process of tracking all of your company's financial transactions, so you can see exactly where your business is spending money, where your revenue is coming from, and which tax deductions you'll be able to claim.
Why bookkeeping matters
We'll start with our four favorite reasons.
1. It ensures that you don't miss out on deductions
You might not know the entire small business tax code in and out, and you don't have to. But the more information (and supporting documents) your CPA has at tax time, the more deductions you'll be able to legitimately claim, and the bigger your tax return will be.
2. It can help you secure a business loan
Thinking of expanding your business? If you need financing of any kind, having well-kept books gives lenders or investors a clear idea of your business's current financial state, and allows them to make financial projections about your company's ability to pay off your loan in the future.
3. It helps you catch banking errors quickly
If you wait until the end of the year to reconcile your financial transactions, then you won't know if the bank made a mistake until you're buried in paperwork at tax time. It can be more difficult to reconcile an overcharge with your bank months later, than if you'd caught it right away.
4. It gives you a clear picture of where your money is going
You may be able to see your bottom line by glancing at your bank balance, but the ups and downs in your account are also telling a story. Are sales up? Are your shipping costs too high? Who knows? Paying attention to your financial statements is a great way to get to know the story of your business.
Where to start
The first seven steps of a bookkeeping process
We're making it sound easier than it is. When you're stuck in the minutiae of reconciling your transactions, this won't feel like "seven easy steps".
But for the sake of explaining the basics of bookkeeping, here are the first seven steps you'll need to walk through to get your bookkeeping machine humming.
Step 1.
Separate your business and personal expenses
To track your business finances effectively, it's important to permanently separate them from your personal finances.
Why? Liability—if you're running a corporation or limited liability corporation and there isn't sufficient distance between your personal and business finances, there's a chance that you could be held personally liable for any debts incurred by your business.
Plus, you'll want to pull your hair out when it's time to reconcile bank statements, and you have to hunt down the receipt for that $200 brunch to remember if it was a date, or a client meeting.
Step 2.
Choose a bookkeeping system
There are two main bookkeeping methods: single-entry, and double-entry. There's no right or wrong, it's just a matter of picking the system that's right for your business, and sticking with it consistently.
Single-entry is a simple system that might work for you if your bookkeeping is very straightforward. Entries are recorded one time, as either an expense or income. Assets and liabilities are tracked separately. If you're doing your own bookkeeping and you have a simple business without inventory or equipment, this is likely the approach you'll want to take.
Double-entry is more complex, but also more robust. First, all transactions are entered into a journal, and then each item is entered into the ledger twice, as both a debit and a credit.
For example, if you own an ice cream shop, each time you sell a pint of ice cream, the sale is entered as a credit to your "cash" account and as a debit to your "ice cream" account (more on accounts later). Debits and credits entered in the ledger should always add up to zero. The IRS has published a handy list of guidelines to help you understand the ins and outs of double-entry.
Using the double-entry method is complicated at first, and may require the help of a trained bookkeeper. But it will give you more accurate books overall. Think of it like double-checking your answers before you hand in a math test.
Further reading: A Relatively Painless Guide to Double-Entry Accounting
Do Your Own Bookkeeping, with an Excel Income Statement Template
Enter your transactions into this Excel template, and voila! You get a ready-made Income Statement. Perfect for entrepreneurs who aren't ready for full-fledged accounting software.
Step 3.
Choose an accounting method: Cash or Accrual
It's important to choose either a cash or accrual accounting method before you start your books.
If you're using cash accounting, you only record transactions when money has exchanged hands. So if you billed a customer today, those dollars wouldn't enter your ledger until the customer paid you.
Using the accrual accounting method, you would record the income when you bill the customer, rather than waiting for them to pay you. So at the end of the tax year, you've recorded all income that you earned during that year, even if you haven't collected it yet.
Same goes for deductions. You deduct them when you're billed, not when you pay. If your company has inventory, in most cases you'll be expected to use the accrual method.
Step 4.
Categorize your transactions
Every transaction you make needs to be categorized when it's entered in your books. This helps your bookkeeper catch more deductions, and will make your life easier if you get audited.
Six months later, an unmarked receipt for lunch at a restaurant might not mean much to you. Was it a client lunch? Did you treat your employees after a successful quarter?
The way you categorize transactions will depend on your business and industry. Generally speaking, your transactions fall into five account types—assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses. Individual line items are then broken down into subcategories called accounts. In our ice cream shop example, some accounts in your ledger might be "revenue-ice cream sales", "expenses-ice cream ingredients", etc.
The actual work of categorizing will depend on your bookkeeping solution. If you're doing it all yourself, you could make a note on each receipt. If you're using an online bookkeeping service like Bench, you'll just have a conversation with your bookkeeper, and they'll take it from there.
If you're going to be doing your own bookkeeping, it's worth talking to a pro when you set up your system, to make sure the accounts you create align with your industry standards and CPA expectations.
Further reading: How to Categorize Business Transactions
Step 5.
Organize and store your documents
At tax time, the burden's on you to show the validity of all of your expenses, so keeping supporting documents like receipts and records is crucial.
Diamonds may be forever, but the ink on your expense receipts is not. Since the IRS accepts digital records, it's smart to use a cloud-based system like Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive so you never have to deal with smudged receipts. You can also use apps like Shoeboxed, which are specifically made for receipt tracking.
Or, if Bench does your bookkeeping, you can upload and store as many digital receipts and documents as you'd like in the Bench app.
Step 6.
Organize potential deductions
The IRS' golden rule on deductions is that they must be both ordinary (a common expense in your field of work), and necessary to your business. For example, pens would be an ordinary expense for a writer, but a $900 pen might not fall into the category of "necessary" (well, it definitely wouldn't).
Even when an expense is ordinary and necessary, it may not work out as a one-to-one deduction on your taxes; just because you mostly work from your dining room table, doesn't mean that you can deduct your entire monthly rent. Luckily, the IRS has made a comprehensive guide on business deductions.
Further reading: The Big List of Small Business Tax Deductions
Step 7.
Make it a habit
It's easy to fall behind on your bookkeeping when you've got other things happening. To stay on track, try setting a finance date with yourself (or your business partner) once a month to get it done.
If you use a Calendar app, try setting a recurring monthly appointment so "life" doesn't interfere. Use that time to enter in your transactions, reconcile bank statements, and review your financial statements from the last month to track the progress of your business.
If you do happen to fall behind, Bench can help you get caught up in no time.
DIY vs. Professional Bookkeeping
There are a ton of options out there for how to handle your books. They fall into two basic categories: doing it yourself, or outsourcing to a professional.
The DIY approach
If your business is starting out as a side hustle with a limited budget, taking a DIY approach is a great way to get started. If you go this route, a consultation with a CPA or bookkeeper to help you set up your books will ensure you don't end up with a year of books that have to be re-done by a professional.
Your DIY bookkeeping can be handled using a simple spreadsheet (like this free Income Statement Template developed by our expert bookkeepers here at Bench), or you can work with one of the many online bookkeeping programs available.
Outsourcing to a professional
If you have a larger business, or if your bookkeeping duties just keep getting pushed to the side, it might be time to hire a professional. Our bookkeepers here at Bench do your books for you, all online. Plus we'll give you simple software to keep track of your finances.
More Resources
Want to download a PDF version of this guide?
Everything you need to start doing your own bookkeeping.
Do Your Own Bookkeeping, with an Excel Income Statement Template
Our expert bookkeepers here at Bench have built an Income Statement template in Excel that you can use to turn your business transactions into an Income Statement.
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Oakland mayor candidates on major issue: Crime
CAMPAIGN 2010 Oakland Mayor's Race Oakland candidates offer contrasting positions on city's key issue
There's no bigger issue in Oakland's mayoral race than crime.
The homicide rate remains stubbornly high, even though overall violent crime has declined in recent years. The city just laid off 10 percent of the police force after a battle over officers' pensions, an action their union said made the public less safe. If voters don't approve a costly parcel tax and an amendment to another tax the same day they elect a new mayor, hundreds more officers could go.
The major candidates running to succeed Mayor Ron Dellums offer voters starkly different choices for controlling crime.
City Councilwoman Jean Quan says the city needs to preserve its community policing efforts, bolstering neighborhood-based programs that many credit with cutting crime. She voted to keep some of those programs even at the expense of officers' jobs.
Former state Senate leader Don Perata is willing to throw many such programs out the window if it will keep more cops on the force, a stance that has earned him the support of the police union.
And City Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan points to economic development strategies that could provide jobs for residents, rather than more funding for the Police Department, as the surest way to cut crime.
Their separate views are striking, in part, because policing in Oakland is at a crossroads. The City Council laid off 80 police officers in July, and Oakland now has 682 officers - down from a high of 837 just two years ago. Looming budget problems could push the force below 500 by June.
By contrast, Police Chief Anthony Batts said last month that he needs more than 900 officers to police the city properly.
Perception and reality
Perata argues that crime plagues Oakland in perception as much as reality. Serious crimes have declined by 16 percent in 2010 compared with the same period in 2009, but Perata says that's not what people believe.
"I hear from everybody - from parents, kids and businesspeople - that Oakland's image as a violent, dangerous city has increased, not diminished," Perata said.
He says the City Council could have avoided layoffs by eliminating other expenses- such as the Public Ethics Commission, which investigates possible violations of ethics laws, and neighborhood service coordinators who act as civilian liaisons between police and residents.
"Before you lay off 80 cops, everything that wasn't a core mission should have been cut," Perata said.
But the cuts he has suggested are problematic.
Ethics commission
The Public Ethics Commission is mandated by the City Charter, said its executive director, Dan Purnell. Only voters could eliminate it.
Neighborhood service coordinators work with merchants and residents to keep homes and businesses safe. They organize neighborhood watch programs and citizen police academies that educate residents about the Police Department and sit on neighborhood crime prevention councils.
"They're invaluable in training citizens how to protect themselves," said Don Link, a longtime community-policing activist who is supporting Quan, partly because she would retain the coordinators.
Quan's strongest credential on law enforcement, supporters say, is her authorship of Measure Y, a 2004 ballot measure that raised money for community policing and crime-prevention programs. But the measure might also be Quan's biggest liability.
Measure Y imposed a $90-a-year parcel tax to pay for "problem-solving officers" and violence-prevention programs.
The officers paid for by Measure Y look for the root of crime trends, not just respond to 911 calls. So if crimes are emerging from a drug house, for example, those officers look for a way to shut down the house.
The Measure Y officers are credited with a months-long effort to identify gang members in North Oakland that led to a civil injunction on their ability to congregate there.
City officials, including Quan, said Measure Y required the city only to set aside money for - but not actually staff - an 802-officer force. That figure includes the 63 that Measure Y would pay for.
"The bottom line is that for all but five months of five years, we didn't have that promised staffing," said Marleen Sacks, an Oakland resident who has sued the city twice over Measure Y. "That is Measure Y's biggest failure."
Economy first
Kaplan, the at-large representative on the City Council since January 2009, emphasizes economic development as a crime-prevention strategy. Downtown zoning changes that she proposed have made it easier for small businesses to move in, Kaplan said.
"Growing our local economy is core to public safety for the long run," she said. "People who have jobs are not going to commit crime."
All three main mayoral candidates support Measure BB on the Nov. 2 ballot, which would suspend for five years the Measure Y requirement that the city have 739 police officers in order to collect the $90-a-year parcel tax.
All three also oppose Measure X, a $360-a-year parcel tax. Three-fourths of the money would be dedicated to fire and police services. Quan originally supported the measure but changed her position last month.
The race has been heavily shaped by police, fire and prison guard unions, all of which back Perata. The unions have used mailers, robo calls, Facebook pages and other means to publicize criticisms of Quan and Kaplan.
Police have been at odds with the two councilwomen over their actions at a July 8 demonstration downtown protesting the involuntary manslaughter conviction of Johannes Mehserle, the former BART police officer who shot and killed an unarmed rider.
Quan and Kaplan say they were trying to protect police from angry protesters who wanted Mehserle convicted of murder, while police say the two were interfering with police in a volatile scene.
Bad judgment?
The incident happened while police and the City Council were negotiating over potential concessions and layoffs. Joe Tuman, another mayoral candidate, said that alone meant Quan and Kaplan shouldn't have been there.
"That, to me, shows bad political judgment," said Tuman, a communications professor and TV political analyst.
His main strategy on policing would be to encourage the 15 percent of officers who are within three years of retirement age to take early retirement. He would then rehire them without pension benefits on a part-time basis and hire new officers at a lower pay scale. Officers now receive $188,000 annually in salary and benefits.
But Tuman has never been elected to public office and is still learning the basics of Oakland government.
Neighborhood service coordinators, for example, have numerous and vocal supporters. Asked whether he, like Perata, would cut them, Tuman said, "Describe those to me."


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And…I'm back! We had a really good vacation, and it was super hard to get back to work today.
We started on Tuesday, Feb 21st. My husband had the van all loaded and everyone ready to go by the time I got home from work. We headed out and quickly got everyone settled into a movie, a book, or an app. We drove to San Antonio, Texas, and arrived in the early morning. We went to Denny's and had the first and last sit-down-at-a-restaurant breakfast (Holy frijoles that was expensive!). Then we walked over to see the Alamo. It was the first day of a some kind of a festival, so there were bleachers set up and decorations. It was cool.
We left San Antonio before noon and headed to Phoenix. Once again, we drove straight through and got to Phoenix around 7pm. We stayed at an Embassy Suites, which was great because we took the bedroom and the boys had the living room with a pull-out couch. We went to the pool that night and had a good time. The next day, we spent a few hours back at the pool, went to my university's bookstore to get a diploma frame and some other stuff, found the graduation site and picked up my tickets for the next day, and waited for my parents and daughter to arrive. We had pizza at the pool and hung out together and then went to bed fairly early.
The next day was Friday: Graduation Day!!! After the free hotel breakfast (which was amazing!!), I went with my daughter and parents to the arena. My husband got everything all repacked into the van (wow did I just oversimplify that crazy process!!), and brought the boys over. I went up and got my regalia issued and was able to see my family for a few minutes before I reported to my seat.
It was a really nice ceremony. Luckily I went pretty early on in the process, so I didn't have to sit and freak out for long. Afterwards, we went outside and took lots of pictures before I had to turn in my regalia.
My parents headed home, and we were off to our next stop: Colorado Springs. We arrived around 3AM, and after a frustrating search for a hotel room, we finally crashed at a Day's Inn near Pikes Peak. After another free hotel breakfast, we headed out to Garden of the Gods. I LOVE this place!!!
We then took the Cog Train up to Pikes Peak, and my kids got to see snow for the first time. That was pretty awesome, but my youngest was definitely not very impressed.
My sister-in-law brought her three kids over to swim at the hotel that night, and we were pretty beat by the time we called it a day. The next day it rained all day. We met up with a university colleague for lunch and hung out with her and her husband for about 3 hours. Then we went to my sister-in-law's house and hung out with them until about 5:00 when we went out for pizza. The next morning, we got up and made the drive through Wyoming…so pretty even with the darkness of clouds and rain.
We arrived in South Dakota around 3pm and checked in to the Holiday Inn in Keystone. It is a GREAT hotel! The room was spacious and had 2 queen beds and a pull-out couch. The kids went to the pool a couple of times, and the breakfast had really good cinnamon rolls! We went out to dinner with some friends and their little guy that night to a restaurant that only serves either 6 oz or a 9 oz bacon wrapped filet mignon. It was pretty good too. The next morning we got up and headed out to Mount Rushmore.
This mountain goat literally came right up to my youngest. He was like, "Do I pet it"? The younger goats didn't have an interest in him at all. We hiked the Presidential Trail to the point where it was closed for updating.
My two youngest did the Junior Ranger program and got "sworn in" and received a badge. That was pretty cool.
After leaving there, we went to Custer State Park. We drove the Wildlife Loop and saw all sorts of animals.
We then went and drove through the Iron Mountain Road and the Needle Road which had lots of tunnels like this:
And just because I couldn't help myself, I noticed that even South Dakota has a dirty mind:
After lots of hiking on rocks:
We headed back to the hotel. The next morning we got up early and headed out for St. Louis. We got there pretty late that night and found a hotel. This was the cheapest hotel since we were only going to be there for a few hours, and the breakfast wasn't anything to write home about either. We went to the Gateway Arch the next morning for our last stop:
After leaving St. Louis, we headed home. That was a LONG portion of the trip. We ran into some intense traffic, rain, construction, and quite frankly, we were all pretty much done with being in the van at that point. Everyone was getting cranky, my stepson was hacking up a lung (and got everyone sick of course), and we all just wanted to be home in our own beds. We got home around 3 AM on Friday. When we got up on Friday, I mowed the yard (man was our yard embarrasing!), and we sorted through all the mail and started laundry. Saturday morning, my husband and I got up and went on a memorial ride for a slain police officer in our area. It was a BEAUTIFUL ride! We spent the rest of Saturday doing laundry, cleaning, and putting crap away. Sunday we went to church (oh how I missed it!!), finished up laundry (yes there really was that much laundry), and relaxed. Today, everyone is back to work and school.
It was a really good trip, and I'm glad we were able to make those memories with our children.