Welcome to my blog!!! Since we are more than half way through the first decade of the 21st century, it feels like it is time to get up to speed and take advantage of all the opportunities available in our high tech world. I have also been looking for a way of easily communicating with my clients and keeping them up to date. Many of them have questions that don't get asked simply because there is just no time to pick up the phone. As a practical matter, I have been too busy working on projects to put together a a high quality, customized newsletter. I also realized that even if I did get a newsletter out, it would probably just get lost in all of the junk mail. But - now the Internet offers all types of wonderful opportunities, so here I am!!!
As I have never tried blogging before, I really don't know what to expect. I do suspect, however, that it looks a lot easier than it really is. My intention here is to keep you up to date on many of the tax and financial changes that impact your lives on a daily basis. However, I have no idea if I will even have the time to post something every day-- or even think of something to say every day!!! Since blogging is not my full time job, I will do my best to post something interesting when I am able, but the "real work" comes first.
I am also in the process of developing a web site. The address is basically the same and is noted under the title of the blog. The web site is still under development. It should be up and running within a couple of weeks. I will notify you when it goes "live." I will use the blog to post any late breaking developments as well as reminders and any other news which may be interesting. The web site will provide some more in depth information on a variety of topics.
As this will be a learning experience for me, don't be surprised if anything and everything changes here on a daily basis. I will be constantly experimenting to see what works and what doesn't.
A number of blogs have a box for comments. At the present time, I will be skipping that option (assuming I have pushed the right button!). I am concerned that I may never finish answering questions and not get to the "real work." If you want to tell me the blog looks great, just send your comments to my regular e-mail for now. If you don't like my blog, I am told there are at least 60 million more blogs you can try. There must be one that will work for you. If you have any questions on something and want to discuss it further, just give me a call.
Enjoy, and I hope we all learn something!!!
Meet the Author
- Sue Ballmann
- Germantown, Maryland, United States
- I am a native Washingtonian, and I have lived here most of my life. I received a BBA in Accounting from St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. After graduation, I passed the CPA exam and earned a Master of Science degree in Taxation from the University of Baltimore. Pax Tax and Consulting Group, Inc. specializes in taxation. Because I look at the BIG PICTURE when approaching client problems, my experience includes mortgages and real estate. I also hold life and health insurance licenses. My professional activities included serving on the Federal Tax Committee for the Maryland Association of CPAs and several nonprofit boards. I was the President of the Germantown Jaycees where I was involved in everything from the Paint a Pumpkin project to running parades. Most recently, I am a graduate of CEO Space in 509, 709 and 1209. I am the CEO of Roman Collar Restaurant Ratings, Inc. where we rate restaurants all around the world and offer high tech business solutions. We are now launching a Global Interactive Assistant (GIA) which will read, answer and file your e-mail for you as you drive down the road. TELEPHONE: 301-908-7002