Category: Newsletters

Most business owners can agree that we are living in strange economic times. Some industries are thriving while others are struggling to contend with high interest rates, lingering supply chain issues, and inconsistent consumer behavior. Read More

Summer isn't just for barbecues and baseball. It's also a good time to think about ways to cut your 2023 business tax bill. Here are four planning ideas for small business owners to consider, assuming Read More

In the construction industry, supply-chain challenges are nothing new. They've just gotten much more media attention over the last few years. Increased globalization, a pandemic and geopolitical strife have all contributed to some notable slowdowns, Read More

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is widely expected to pick up this year, after a lull in 2022. Amid economic uncertainty, earnouts are likely to play a big role in many deals. The structuring of Read More

The tax-exempt status of a 501(c)(3) organization is its lifeblood. Without it, most not-for-profits couldn't obtain the financial and other support they need to fulfill their mission. That's why you need to protect your exempt Read More

All business owners know they need to keep a keen eye on operating expenses, especially during economically uncertain times. Even small savings can add up when it comes to boosting profit margins, and reducing operating Read More

It’s easy to get sidetracked in the day-to-day demands of running a business and let your financial reporting processes take a back seat. When used to its full potential, accounting software like QuickBooks can put Read More

You may not think of your small business's payroll function as risky. But if you don't properly handle certain payroll challenges, you may risk IRS scrutiny, operational disruptions and financial losses. What should you watch Read More

Benchmarking — or comparing a company's financials to those of industry peers and its own historical performance — can provide insight into future cash flows and operating risks. Business valuation professionals use the following types Read More

Financial insights are the foundation of a healthy, growing business. Yet many small and mid-sized businesses lack the visibility they need into the numbers behind their cash flow, profitability, or other key metrics. Sometimes it’s Read More