Zachariah Mushawatu, Author at Do Hard Stuff

J.W Oliver: A philanthropic entrepreneur with a heart of gold

Originally published in GQ In a world often driven by profit margins and cut-throat competition, there are individuals who stand out for their unwavering commitment to making a positive difference. JW Oliver, a remarkable entrepreneur and philanthropist, embodies the essence of compassion, generosity, and unyielding dedication to uplifting communities. With a vision firmly rooted in… Continue reading J.W Oliver: A philanthropic entrepreneur with a heart of gold

J.W. Oliver Jr: The Visionary Leader Creating Jobs and Transforming Lives Worldwide

Originally published in Enterprise World In a world where dreams can often seem unattainable, various industries are stepping up with meaningful job initiatives. By focusing on creating jobs in areas with high unemployment, these businesses are not merely providing employment; they are instilling hope and motivating a new generation of entrepreneurs. This joint effort is… Continue reading J.W. Oliver Jr: The Visionary Leader Creating Jobs and Transforming Lives Worldwide

J.W. Oliver Jr.: Pioneering Purpose-Led Growth in a Changing Remote Work Landscape

Originally published in The Executive Lens on August 5, 2025 In businesses, support roles typically are expected to stay invisible. When they function well, they disappear into the background, quietly holding operations together. But over the last few years, as companies leaned more heavily on remote teams and navigated unpredictable staffing gaps, the importance of… Continue reading J.W. Oliver Jr.: Pioneering Purpose-Led Growth in a Changing Remote Work Landscape

She started her business with $1,000. Years later, she sold it for $66 million.

Barbara Corcoran built a $66 million real estate empire after failing at nearly everything she tried first. That’s the ending people know. The beginning looked nothing like success. She grew up in a tiny apartment in Edgewater, New Jersey, the second of ten children in a working-class Irish Catholic family. Money was always tight. Bills… Continue reading She started her business with $1,000. Years later, she sold it for $66 million.

Three lessons every business can learn from Steve Jobs about outsourcing

Steve Jobs, one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs, relied on outsourcing. In Steve Jobs’s biography, Walter Isaacson writes at length about Jobs’ fascination with controlling everything about Apple products. But somewhere along the way, Jobs had a damascene moment. According to Isaacson, “he let go of his control-freak desire to manufacture products in his own… Continue reading Three lessons every business can learn from Steve Jobs about outsourcing

Why embedded remote team members are the natural successor to outsourcing

As people, we tend to move away from existing systems toward more efficient ones. Joseph Schumpeter, a renowned economist, calls this the theory of creative destruction. Innovations constantly replace existing products and industries. Of course, people are resistant to change, and aren’t always quick to latch on to something new. But in the end, efficiency… Continue reading Why embedded remote team members are the natural successor to outsourcing

From outsourcing to insourcing: making the switch

You have probably heard about outsourcing. It is an overarching term with various sub-concepts, such as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) for example. For this article, however, let’s talk about outsourcing in its simplest of forms. Outsourcing is when you find people to take work off your hands for a fee. They retain their own business… Continue reading From outsourcing to insourcing: making the switch

The 8 Front Office Breakdowns That Are Costing You Production Every Week

Many dental practices lose production through operational breakdowns in the front office. These breakdowns are measurable, revenue-impacting failures backed by industry data. Below are eight of the most common front office breakdowns quietly costing practices production every week, and why more forward-thinking organizations are redesigning the front office around specialized, tech-enabled remote/virtual teams trained to… Continue reading The 8 Front Office Breakdowns That Are Costing You Production Every Week

Is Your Front Office Leveraging Tech-Enabled Teams to Compete in Modern Dentistry?

While dentistry has evolved rapidly, the structure of the front office in many practices has remained largely unchanged. Which begs the question: is your front office designed for the dentistry you’re operating in today, or the dentistry that existed 10–15 years ago? The Model That Dentistry Outgrew For years, the traditional front office structure worked.… Continue reading Is Your Front Office Leveraging Tech-Enabled Teams to Compete in Modern Dentistry?

Five Hidden Costs of Keeping Everything In-House

There is a long-standing belief in business that keeping everything in-house is the safest way to operate. It offers a sense of control. You can see the work happening, manage your team directly, and keep operations within your walls. On paper, it feels efficient. But in practice, this model often hides a set of costs… Continue reading Five Hidden Costs of Keeping Everything In-House

Which Roles Should I Delegate to Tech-Enabled Remote/Virtual Teams?

Five Questions to Help You Decide As dental practices and DSOs navigate rising labour costs, staffing shortages, and growing administrative complexity, one question is becoming increasingly strategic: which roles should remain in-office, and which should be delegated to tech-enabled remote teams? The highest-performing practices are evaluating which responsibilities can be performed more effectively by tech-enabled… Continue reading Which Roles Should I Delegate to Tech-Enabled Remote/Virtual Teams?

8 Costly mistakes companies make when hiring remote teams (and how to avoid them)

Many organizations build remote teams without putting enough thought into structure and strategy. They mistakenly believe that hiring remotely is just a cheaper alternative to hiring locally. They don’t take the time to build remote teams the right way, and end up thinking that remote teams are inherently problematic. But nothing could be further from… Continue reading 8 Costly mistakes companies make when hiring remote teams (and how to avoid them)

Bobby Skinstad: A Life and Career Built on Resilience

Born in a country that no longer exists…Rhodesia! Born 3 July, 1976 in Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Today, this is called Zimbabwe. Then, a nation in transition. And a boy who would redefine what it means to adapt. By his teens, he was in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, boarding at Hilton College. A rangy loose Ruby forward learning… Continue reading Bobby Skinstad: A Life and Career Built on Resilience

Living like it’s the Two Minute Warning

Living like it’s the Two Minute Warning In American Football, the “Two Minute Warning” is the period of the final two minutes of the first and the second half. It serves as both teams notice that the “end” of the half, or the game, is near. Typically, the whole game changes. The strategy changes, the… Continue reading Living like it’s the Two Minute Warning

JW Oliver Jr.: Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs Spotlight

JW Oliver, managing partner and co-founder of ZimWorX, has forged a remarkable path as a business innovator, building an organization that spans industries, continents, and lives. Born in Evreux, France, to a USAF veteran and an incredible mother, JW was raised with love and faith in a modest household. His upbringing may have been humble,… Continue reading JW Oliver Jr.: Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs Spotlight

17 Facts You May Not Know About Costa Rica

1. Costa Rica’s forests are home to an astounding array of creatures, including the world’s tiniest squirrel species, the aptly named “pygmy squirrel,” which measures just a few inches in length.🐿️ 2. The decision to abolish the army in 1948 was not only a move towards peace but also stemmed from a unique circumstance: after… Continue reading 17 Facts You May Not Know About Costa Rica

Not every whiff of smoke means a fire – sometimes it’s just a steak on the grill

Being an entrepreneur is like riding a roller coaster without a seatbelt while juggling flaming torches. There are exhilarating highs, gut-wrenching lows, and moments where I’m upside down, wondering why I ever got on this wild ride in the first place. One of the most important tricks I’ve learned is not to panic when things… Continue reading Not every whiff of smoke means a fire – sometimes it’s just a steak on the grill

Running Again by Scott Fitts

A Journal of training and running with Parkinson Preface Finally a race. After over a year of waiting for Covid to settle down, Ft. Worth’s Cowtown Half/Full Marathon offered a delayed race on May 8, 2021, which is normally held in late February. Since it was rescheduled in the time of year I don’t… Continue reading Running Again by Scott Fitts

Success Needs Support – Lessons Learned In Wichita Falls

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A lot of people think success is an individual pursuit, a lone hero conquering the mountain of their dreams. But the truth is that real success is more like a group project. You might have the big idea, the hustle, and the drive, but you need the right crew with you to make it happen… Continue reading Success Needs Support – Lessons Learned In Wichita Falls

Consistency – The Key to building Mind, Body and Spirit

When asked how he defined greatness, Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis said “Greatness is a lot of small things done well. Day after day, workout after workout, obedience after obedience, day after day.” Greatness isn’t an event. It is a by-product of your consistency. When I look at the different aspects of… Continue reading Consistency – The Key to building Mind, Body and Spirit

Breaking Time Zones

Unleashing the Potential of Virtual Teams In today’s globalized world, virtual teams have become a powerful tool for organizations to tap into talent from around the world. By breaking time zones and leveraging virtual collaboration, businesses can unlock a wealth of opportunities and drive synergy among team members. In this article, we will explore… Continue reading Breaking Time Zones

The Future of Support: Leveraging Executive Assistants for Success

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, remote work has become the new norm. As executives navigate this shift, hiring remote executive assistants has emerged as a strategic solution to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and drive success. By leveraging the advantages of remote work, executives can tap into a global talent pool, increase flexibility, and optimize… Continue reading The Future of Support: Leveraging Executive Assistants for Success

Keeping the Same Pace

Keeping the pace is imperative in almost everything we do. When in school we must keep pace with the reading and study to advance. On a 5k, 10K, or a marathon, one must keep a pace to either win/place in the event or to meet the goal you have set for yourself. When I… Continue reading Keeping the Same Pace

Breaking Time Zones

Creating a Global Virtual Workforce J.W. Oliver Jr – ZimWorX The world has truly changed! Video calls are now the norm, virtual teams are flourishing, corporate philosophy has been changed, and a new “employee” has been birthed. In years past, there was a stigma with “outsourcing”. The phone quality was poor, video calls were not… Continue reading Breaking Time Zones

Dress To Impress

First Impressions make a difference, so make it unforgettable. Dressing up used to be inevitable. When Sunday rolled around, I pulled on our best for church with our white “Payless’s best” dress shoes, 3 hole white belt, vest with matching pants, and a little “hairspray” from my mom to hold the dew in place.… Continue reading Dress To Impress

Just Quit

Jobs, Marriages, Diets, Fitness Programs, Parenting, Relationships, Friendships, Churches, and School are areas of our lives that most of us have had to decide at one point or another, to “just quit” or push through. “Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we… Continue reading Just Quit

Step, Dip and Uncoil

Role models who make an impact and become our heroes Character matters, honesty matters, truth matters, and our words matter. You may never fully realize the impact you have had on others around you, or it may be years later when it is revealed to you. But every person has had a role… Continue reading Step, Dip and Uncoil

Price Driven versus Value Driven Marketing

A price-driven marketing plan and a value-driven marketing plan are two distinct approaches to promoting and selling products or services. Each approach has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each: Price-Driven Marketing Plan: Pros: Cost-Effective: This approach can attract price-sensitive customers who are primarily… Continue reading Price Driven versus Value Driven Marketing

NO is a Complete Sentence

As an business owner, leader, manager, supervisor or entrepreneur, we are regularly bombarded with new projects, guidance, assistance, advice, serving on boards, invest in new ventures, attend some lunch-dinner or Gala event, etc.. Just Say No! All we have is our time. Most of us have determined what areas or our lives… Continue reading NO is a Complete Sentence

AmCham – Zimbabwe Businesses and Leaders making an Impact

May 22, 2023 We are VERY excited at ZimWorX, to be a founding member of the AmCham Zimbabwe. This is an international organization that will make a dramatic impact. Our organization has the full support of the US Embassy, and works very closely with the AmCham to ensure our current and future success.… Continue reading AmCham – Zimbabwe Businesses and Leaders making an Impact

Dental RCM – Billing Companies to Watch in 2023

SupportDDS April 27, 2023 Dental billing and revenue cycle management (RCM) companies are there to help you improve your collection process and ensure you account for the revenue you have generated. These companies have come a long way in providing the most efficient and user-friendly services for dental practices and DSO’s. First understand your… Continue reading Dental RCM – Billing Companies to Watch in 2023

Samsonite Luggage and a Whole Lotta Jesus

J.W. Oliver Jr. I am old enough to remember the trusty and time-tested Samsonite suitcases before they had wheels. I was quite young at the time but can still see my dad and mom “lugging” those suitcases around and slinging into the trunk. They had those massive metal dual sliding/latching locks and could withstand an… Continue reading Samsonite Luggage and a Whole Lotta Jesus

Lack of Preparation = Mediocrity

April 2023 There is a saying that it takes 10,000 hours of training to achieve excellence. Whether that is an accurate/exact number of hours, there could be much debate. But one truth remains, to achieve excellence in any endeavor it takes practice, training, and perseverance. I am fortunate to have good health (though a bit… Continue reading Lack of Preparation = Mediocrity

Seek Service and Gratitude, Not Success!

Birthdays! As a Youngster we look forward to the party. Middle age we are mostly ambivalent. Past 50…are you sure it’s time for another one already? But maturity does bring a new revelation to our lives, it focuses on “what is important!” The world and our peers (and many of our friends), teach us to… Continue reading Seek Service and Gratitude, Not Success!

Time Ain’t Free

Time! As an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or manager, time is one thing money cannot buy! There are scores of books, blogs, videos, and seminars, all centered around using your time wisely. I have picked up “tid-bits” of useful information from dozens of sources over the course of my career. I have invested money (and… Continue reading Time Ain’t Free

Mom’s and Grandma’s Molding Young Men Too

Definition of a Unicorn: “Not common, not ordinarily encountered. Unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind.” While my focus is on young men and the influence of male role models, it is important to recognize the significance of moms and women ( most likely grandmas) in our lives. Quite frankly, because… Continue reading Mom’s and Grandma’s Molding Young Men Too

Warning Objects on your Social Media Feed may NOT be as real as they appear

Social Media. Where the reality is many times NOT what it seems. Perfect hair, perfect smile, awesome family, great job, amazing spouse and gifted kids. Vacation from heaven, feeling fab at 40, praising Jesus and humble as American pie! KINDA! If only we saw the rest. If only we had pictures between… Continue reading Warning Objects on your Social Media Feed may NOT be as real as they appear

Paradise

Eden Island – Praslin Island – Beau Vallon My “bride” Lori and I, arrived on January 24th from Cape Town to Seychelles to celebrate my great friend and ZimWorX-SupportDDS business partner, Ken Sharpe’s 50th Jubilee Birthday celebration. But crazy as it may be, our friends for 12+ years, Reynold and Kimmie Leone, were… Continue reading Paradise

Behind Every Man….

Behind Every Man….Is an AMAZING Wife! I have no hard data, nor do I care or need to research it. But I am going with my “gut instinct” and say that 99% of all successful men, have a strong woman at their side or behind them pushing! We love to throw around the “#blessed, #favored,… Continue reading Behind Every Man….

Silver Back Gorillas in the Land of a Thousand Hills

Jan 30-Feb 01, 2023 Rwanda! All I can say is overly impressed. What has transpired since the genocide of 1994 is nothing short of amazing. A complete “Rebirth” of a nation! My wife Lori and I were in for a treat! This trip was something we had planned to do with my best friend,… Continue reading Silver Back Gorillas in the Land of a Thousand Hills

Kalk Bay and Cape Town, South Africa

January 19-23, 2023 Arrived to amazing weather in Cape Town, South Africa. We joined our USA and Zimbabwe team for a three day meeting in Kalk Bay staying at the Chartfield Guest House. (Like a Bed and Breakfast in the USA) The weather was perfect and the venue fit well for our team. We hiked… Continue reading Kalk Bay and Cape Town, South Africa

New Years in Pura Vida

We welcomed in the New Year in Style in Costa Rica! Dinner with friends, in bed by 1000pm ☺ The beginning of a “New Year” brings about a time for reflection, goal setting, making of plans, and the ever popular “New Year’s Resolutions” (or “Resoluters” as my friend Ron always used to say) It is… Continue reading New Years in Pura Vida

Entrepreneurship – Effective Leadership

Entrepreneurship is a popular subject in our modern society. Having “rock solid” habits can help with the success of any business. Another important habit is effective leadership. Leaders are often responsible for creating a positive work environment, ensuring team members stay motivated, setting goals, and making decisions BIG ones, delegate the smaller ones. The… Continue reading Entrepreneurship – Effective Leadership

Exploding vs. Imploding

How to leverage today’s market conditions for growth while elevating your team. 2020 brought changes the world has never seen, and we are confident we will never see again! The facts of 2022 and into 2023 are overwhelming in the hiring difficulties and lack of resources/human capital! “Every difficulty always presents an amazing opportunity!” –… Continue reading Exploding vs. Imploding

Selecting a Winning Combination

Outsourcing, insourcing, off-shoring, remote/virtual workers; the popularity continues to grow. Market conditions in the USA continue to evolve and sourcing in-office team members has proven to be a difficult process given the lack of quality resources and the shift upwards in salary and wages, and benefits. Developing a concise plan, setting clear objectives, and integrating… Continue reading Selecting a Winning Combination

Merging Technology with Remote Teams

Utilization of technology and artificial intelligence continues to accelerate at a rapid pace in the dental industry. This trend will continue with the objective to solve problems while decreasing human intervention. Most technology is cost effective and beneficial; however, we have seen that it is not 100% automated and requires analytical analysis and manual input… Continue reading Merging Technology with Remote Teams

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Africa on the Rise!

Choosing the best outsourcing destination has become a strategic decision for businesses. In order to reduce overhead and operational costs, small to medium business owners are turning to outsourcing their tasks, and Africa is fast becoming an outsourcing destination of choice. When considering the cost of hiring full time qualified employees, the option of outsourcing… Continue reading Africa on the Rise!

Travel

JW loves adventure and traveling. He enjoys seeing the world and sees an opportunity in every obstacle. He has completed multiple Iron-Men races, over a dozen Half Marathons, and hiked six days through Peru from Cusco to Machu Picchu. He has also trekked eight days to Everest Base Camp. He is a pilot, ordained minister,… Continue reading Travel

From Dream Team To Reality

Ready, Set… We often need help like yesterday, but the “traditional” time from job outline to onboarding can be a time consuming and arduous task for even the most experienced people. Adding a Virtual Team (VT) member to your organization doesn’t have to be difficult if using the right offshore provider. Onboarding can be as… Continue reading From Dream Team To Reality

More Time!

More time is what we all desire as Managers, Business owners, CEO’s and entrepreneurs. The use of Virtual Teams (VT) and Outsourcing is one of the most effective ways to grow your business, elevate your existing team, and find you more time to work “On” the business not “in” the business. There are five keys… Continue reading More Time!

Distracted from success

We are inundated with interruptions “disguised as opportunities” every day. They keep us distracted from that “ONE THING” or the “BIG GOAL” we are looking to conquer! Here are a few of mine, yours may be similar; Smart Phones That all-important DING of the text that drives our instant curiosity Social Media The bombardment of… Continue reading Distracted from success

Lucky Charms

Lucky Charms April 18, 2020 Who doesn’t like Lucky Charms cereal? But there is a correct process to eat a bowl. I have been enjoying this “highly nutritious” breakfast delicacy since I was beating spoons and spilling milk in my high-chair! I know I am not alone in my precise methodology of attacking a bowl:… Continue reading Lucky Charms

#BestEasterEver

#BestEasterEver April12, 2020 Easter! Bunnies, bright colored Easter eggs, shiny new shoes and new outfits. Egg hunts, marsh-mellow bunnies, large family dinners…oh yea, almost forgot…Jesus! Eas·ter /ˈēstər/ noun noun: Easter; plural noun: Easters the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and held (in the Western Church)… Continue reading #BestEasterEver

Sharpen Your Axe

“Sharpen Your Axe” March 29, 2020 The current “Corona-Crisis” has most everyone filled with anxiety, confusion, anger and for many, severe depression. How can we turn this seemingly endless barrage of negative news and dire personal and economic projections into courage and confidence? My favorite verse of all time (especially when the waves are crashing… Continue reading Sharpen Your Axe

Excuses, Excuses…Just no good ones!

“Excuses…Excuses…I have plenty!” – (Just no good ones) I signed up a week ago for the “Cowtown 1/2 Marathon.” I knew I needed to push myself more to get ready for our “Everest Base Camp Trek” in 3 weeks. Packet pickup was Saturday, and I did everything I could to delay long enough so it… Continue reading Excuses, Excuses…Just no good ones!

Travel Almanac 2020 Cocos, Costa Rica

February 09-20, 2020 Trip 4 Had an AMAZING trip to Costa Rica. We returned after a 5+ month “hiatus”. The more time we spend here, the more we love the TICO’s and the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. Friendly, open, and always willing to help me with my broken Spanish. Purchased a beautiful ocean view lot on… Continue reading Travel Almanac 2020 Cocos, Costa Rica

Dream Team

Surrounding yourself with the right friends and business associates is key to running a successful business and running your life! In my personal life, I strive to have my inner circle consist of those who mirror the image of the characteristics of who and what I strive to attain in life. The “FAB 5” traits… Continue reading Dream Team

Trip #3 Travel Almanac 2020 Crested Butte, Colorado

Family Trip! January 20-23 I made a commitment to spend the day with family members on their birthdays. First Up, Wade Oliver. Our #1 son. He moved to Crested Butte in Mid-October for a 6 month “sabbatical” (Ski Bum) So I packed up the rest of the Family (Lori, Peyton…and Yes, Chip our dog) and… Continue reading Trip #3 Travel Almanac 2020 Crested Butte, Colorado

Trip #2 Travel Almanac 2020 Des Moines, Iowa

Trip #2 Travel Des Moines, Iowa A quick one-day trip to Des Moines on January 13th! First time ever been here. Nice Airport, Great People and Cold. I always wonder why people settle in different locations in the USA. Cold, Hot, Mountains, Beaches, Etc… Guess it’s why we God made vanilla and chocolate ice cream.… Continue reading Trip #2 Travel Almanac 2020 Des Moines, Iowa

Trip #1 Travel Almanac 2020 Gonzales, Texas

My first trip of the year was to officiate my first wedding! Reverend Oliver! What an honor to be asked by Sheldon Neuse to do this. I was stunned. My wife and I traveled to Gonzales, Texas from Jan 09-12. Had a quick stop for the night in Austin for a business dinner, then on… Continue reading Trip #1 Travel Almanac 2020 Gonzales, Texas

Life Favors the Prepared

Life Favors the Prepared There is a saying in the east that “Luck favors the prepared mind.” I Prefer; “Life favors the prepared” In my “quest” to climb to Everest Base Camp (EBC) starting on March 23, 2020, there is an understanding that being prepared is essential. Being able to hike/climb the 80 miles takes… Continue reading Life Favors the Prepared

Air is thin at the TOP

Everest…It’s like Prince, Elvis or Trump, everyone knows the name. 29,029 feet or 8,848 meters above sea level. That’s 5+ miles above the majestic sand and sea of a warm Caribbean beach. Where you grapple with the thin air that has 33% of the oxygen levels versus sea level. Where recorded winds have exceeded 175mph… Continue reading Air is thin at the TOP

Getting in your REPS!

I have read numerous articles, toyed with various acronyms, and never found a fit. However, after reading Sharma’s book “The 5am Club”, my own personalized acronym was “birthed”. REPS R = Rise Early E = Exercise P = Pray S = Strategize for the day I agree with the research that if you will do… Continue reading Getting in your REPS!

No Talent Required

These are all great and valuable, but here are 10 things that will advance you FAR MORE than any degree or certification. They require no talent, only drive, determination and perseverance. Anyone can master them and be an employer’s DREAM! You will gain the respect of your boss and the admiration (or despise) of your… Continue reading No Talent Required

Global and Mobile!

Set goals. Make plans. Live life. Love Jesus. In today’s global and mobile economy, you can live where you want, travel where you choose, take in the beauty of this world, and still perform your daily work responsibilities. With the advent of mobile technology, outsourcing, flexible work environments, proper planning and selection of careers, one… Continue reading Global and Mobile!

Pura Vida is REAL!

The longer we are here we realize the “Ticos” truly live out the PURA VIDA lifestyle. They are overtly friendly, helpful, and of course…laid back! We are anxious to see more of the country and the people, but the first impression is the REAL DEAL!

Cash Flow Insomnia

Fast growing businesses can be exhilarating as well as exhausting! The excitement is seeing revenue growth, an expanded customer base, product development, and growth of your team. The downside is CASH FLOW! *It is estimated that cash flow; Keeps 35% of business owners awake at night and 65% feel “regularly stressed” or “Anxiety” These stats are… Continue reading Cash Flow Insomnia

It’s More Than Just Payroll!

In the hiring of a new or replacement position, as business owners we fail to compute the added expenses both tangible and intangible. To accurately budget for each new position, we must consider many of the fixed and variable costs we will incur: Salary or Hourly rate Matching of FICA Health insurance Workman’s Compensation Insurance… Continue reading It’s More Than Just Payroll!

J.W. Oliver Jr – Profile

J.W. Oliver was born in France the son of a proud, hard-working Air Force Master Sergeant North Carolinian and a Texan mother who raised 4 kids and taught us to love Jesus above all. Spent most of his life in Texas, where he and his wife married in 1994 and raised two children who both… Continue reading J.W. Oliver Jr – Profile