Track These Key Metrics to Boost Your Transportation Profits
Successful companies don’t guess their way to profitability — they track it. Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer logistics and transportation businesses the visibility they need to stay agile in a high-cost, low-margin industry. If your Read More
Jun 26, 2025
How Might Terrorism Affect Manufacturing?
Unfortunately, terrorist attacks are a real and present risk for businesses of all types. And tremors are being felt throughout the domestic manufacturing sector. This article examines some of the main repercussions for manufacturers on Read More
Jun 18, 2025
Consider Tax-Saving Sec. 1031 Exchanges for Appreciated Real Property
Real estate values have surged in many areas. You might be considering selling an appreciated investment or business property that you think has topped out. But an outright sale would result in a current income Read More
Jun 16, 2025
Improve Your Construction Firm’s Chance of Submitting a Winning Bid
Just like the saying goes, "You gotta be in it to win it," many construction firm owners submit numerous bids for local jobs just to be "in it". But to thrive and survive, you need Read More
Jun 13, 2025
Avoiding Tax Trouble with Owner Compensation in Manufacturing
Smaller manufacturing companies often operate as S corporations. In many cases, one of the shareholders (or perhaps the only shareholder) also runs the business. It's vital that S corporation owners who work in the business Read More
Jun 09, 2025
Activity-Based Costing May Benefit Some Contractors
In an uncertain economy, accurate and actionable job cost accounting is more important than ever. If you haven't already, consider using activity-based costing (ABC) to obtain more precise and useful information. Done right, ABC helps Read More
Jun 05, 2025
Business Owners: Is It Time to Transition Ownership to the Next Generation?
One of the upsides to owning a small business is the chance to provide a financial legacy for your family members to participate in after you exit the business. However, there are federal tax implications Read More
Jun 04, 2025
When Corporate Sponsorships Raise UBIT Issues
Under the Internal Revenue Code, "qualified sponsorship payments" to not-for-profits aren't subject to unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Qualified payments refer to money, property transfers or the performance of services by a business without an Read More
Jun 02, 2025
Preserving Profits Amid Uncertain Trade Policy
President Trump unveiled a reciprocal tariff plan for his second term, signaling a major shift in American trade policy. Days later, Trump implemented a 90-day pause on some tariff increases to give certain countries time Read More
May 28, 2025
Business Valuations Must Look to the Future, Not the Past
Historical financial performance is just one piece of the business valuation puzzle. While it provides a starting point, its relevance depends on whether the business is expected to achieve similar results in the future. High Read More
May 22, 2025