Financial statements can fascinate accountants, investors and lenders. However, for business owners, they may not be real page-turners. The truth is each of the three parts of your financial statements is a valuable tool that can guide you toward reasonable,… Read More
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Deduct a loss from making a personal loan to a relative or friend
Deduct a loss from making a personal loan to a relative or friend Suppose your adult child or friend needs to borrow money. Maybe it’s to buy a first home or address a cash flow problem. You may want to help… Read More
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6 essential tips for small business payroll tax compliance
Staying compliant with payroll tax laws is crucial for small businesses. Mistakes can lead to fines, strained employee relationships and even legal consequences. Below are six quick tips to help you stay on track. 1. Maintain organized records Accurate recordkeeping… Read More
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Who does what in your nonprofit organization?
Who does what in your nonprofit organization? Large, long-established not-for-profits generally know where the duties of their staffers end and those of their board members begin. But smaller or newer organizations don’t always understand the limits of each “lane.”… Read More
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Weighing the pluses and minuses of HDHPs + HSAs for businesses
Will your company be ready to add a health insurance plan for next year, or change its current one? If so, now might be a good time to consider your options. These things take time. A popular benefits model for many… Read More
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Turning stock downturns into tax advantages
Have you ever invested in a company only to see its stock value plummet? (This may become relevant in light of recent market volatility.) While such an investment might be something you’d rather forget, there’s a silver lining: you can… Read More
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Planning for the future: 5 business succession options and their tax implications
When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next generation of leaders or owners. Whether you’re ready to retire, you wish to step back your involvement or you want… Read More
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Nonprofit board members: Watch for financial warning signs
Nonprofit board members: Watch for financial warning signs In addition to widespread federal funding cuts, many not-for-profit leaders are concerned about a possible economic downturn. If you’re a on the board of directors for an organization whose finances aren’t in… Read More
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How to evaluate and undertake a business transformation
Many industries have undergone monumental changes over the last decade or so. Broadly, there are two ways to adapt to the associated challenges: slowly or quickly. Although there’s much to be said about small, measured responses to economic change, some… Read More
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Choosing the right sales compensation model for your business
Choosing the right sales compensation model for your business A strong sales team is the driving force of most small to midsize businesses. Strong revenue streams are hard to come by without skilled and engaged salespeople. But what motivates… Read More