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Tax Planning

If you are like many people, you are thinking about what may be ahead as you near retirement.  Whether you are within a few years of retirement or still have decades to go, contributing as much as possible to your retirement plans can pay off big in the years ahead.  But as you know, the contributions to various plans can change fro

Posted February 9, 2021
Deductions (Loans/Donations)

If you own a small business, you know how important it is to support various charitable causes, both within your own community and throughout the world.  But as you know, there are always changes related to your taxes and how your charitable donations may be done from one year to the next.  As 2021 begins, it is important for you to

Posted February 1, 2021
Business Analysis

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, businesses lose 5% of their annual revenue to employee fraud and abuse. Businesses with fewer than 150 employees—are the most vulnerable to employee fraud.

Posted January 27, 2021
Business Performance

Its year-end review time at many companies. Instead of dreading it, or worrying about giving negative feedback, why not turn it into a chance to improve morale and engagement? You can do this by including a professional development plan with your review.

Posted January 19, 2021
Tax Strategies

As a business owner, tax season is probably not a time of year you look forward to each time it rolls around.  However, you also know that getting your taxes completed and filed as easily and quickly as possible will make your life much easier in the months ahead.  Unfortunately, many business owners get so caught up in other activities during t

Posted January 11, 2021
Tax Tips

When the time comes and you decide to hire someone to work for you as a housekeeper, nanny, caregiver, or similar job at your home, it’s vital that you understand the tax implications associated with such arrangements.  While some people who are employers in these situations don’t pay attention to the tax side of things, this is a mistake that m

Posted January 3, 2021
Business Performance

As any bookstore owner who’s heard a customer say, “That’s okay, I’ll order it on Amazon,” when a book is out of stock can tell you - supply chain management can make or break a small business. Supply chain management is the flow of input materials, finished goods, or services, through your business.

Posted December 24, 2020
Business Tips

It can be difficult to attract talent during the start-up phase when you can’t necessarily offer the larger salaries and bonuses of a more-established company. Many start-ups turn to offering employee equity plans that increase the attractiveness of working for them.

Posted December 16, 2020
Tips

Webinars are more popular than ever, thanks to restrictions on in-person social gatherings. You may be planning on hosting a webinar for your own business or as an employee. Whatever the reason for your business webinar, there are some things you can do to ensure that it’s a success.

Posted December 8, 2020
Tax Reduction Strategies

With every business decision that you make, you probably try to calculate how much money you’ll need to spend versus how much money you could save. If you’re considering finally hiring a CPA, you should know that a CPA helps to save you money in many different ways.

Posted November 30, 2020