A business owner’s workday is rarely idle. Especially in the early years, it’s not unusual to find an entrepreneur juggling multiple roles, both out of fina...
How Might Terrorism Affect Manufacturing?
Jun 18, 2025Unfortunately, terrorist attacks are a real and present risk for businesses of all types. And tremors are being felt throughout the domestic manufacturing secto...
Consider Tax-Saving Sec. 1031 Exchanges for Appreciated Real Property
Jun 16, 2025Real 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...
IRS to Discontinue Paper Checks
Jun 11, 2025Earlier this year, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to adopt electronic payment methods for all transactions with the Depart...
Avoiding Tax Trouble with Owner Compensation in Manufacturing
Jun 09, 2025Smaller manufacturing companies often operate as S corporations. In many cases, one of the shareholders (or perhaps the only shareholder) also runs the business...
Preserving Profits Amid Uncertain Trade Policy
May 28, 2025President 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 ...
Business Valuations Must Look to the Future, Not the Past
May 22, 2025Historical financial performance is just one piece of the business valuation puzzle. While it provides a starting point, its relevance depends on whether the bu...
Safely Expanding Your Business Operations
May 20, 2025The peaks and valleys of the economy — whether global, national or local — can make it difficult for business owners to decide when to really push for growt...
Five Strategies to Improve Cash Flow Management
May 14, 2025For most businesses, few topics are as critical as managing cash flow, but with numerous pressing matters demanding attention, it is common for busy entrepreneu...
Planning Tools That Can Help Manufacturers Weather Uncertainty
May 12, 2025Manufacturers are facing uncertainty on a variety of fronts. Rapidly shifting tariff policies, supply chain disruptions, fluctuating demand and rising raw mater...