Insights: Consulting Services
Dig out your business plan to plan for the year ahead
Like many business owners, you probably created a business plan when you launched your company. But, as is also often the case, you may not have looked at it much since then. Now that fall has arrived and year end is coming soon, why not dig it out? Reviewing and revising a business plan can…
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Succession Planning: 3 Emotional and Logical Roadblocks to Overcome
Author: Robert Newton Succession planning is a process that every business owner thinks about, however, identifying and developing new leaders is easier said than done. According to Business Enterprise Institute’s 2016 Business Owner Survey Report, 79 percent of business owners plan to exit their business in the next ten years, 38 percent have not taken…
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Businesses aren’t immune to tax identity theft
Tax identity theft may seem like a problem only for individual taxpayers. But, according to the IRS, increasingly businesses are also becoming victims. And identity thieves have become more sophisticated, knowing filing practices, the tax code and the best ways to get valuable data. How it worksIn tax identity theft, a taxpayer’s identifying information (such as…
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Keeping a king in the castle with a well-maintained cash reserve
You’ve no doubt heard the old business cliché “cash is king.” And it’s true: A company in a strong cash position stands a much better chance of obtaining the financing it needs, attracting outside investors or simply executing its own strategic plans.One way to ensure that there’s always a king in the castle, so to…
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Be sure your employee travel expense reimbursements will pass muster
Does your business reimburse employees’ work-related travel expenses? If you do, you know that it can help you attract and retain employees. If you don’t, you might want to start, because changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) make such reimbursements even more attractive to employees. Travel reimbursements also come with tax benefits,…
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Are you ready to expand to a second location?
Most business owners want to grow their companies. And one surefire sign of growth is when ownership believes the company can expand its operations to a second location.If your business has reached this point, or is nearing it, both congratulations and caution are in order. You’ve clearly done a great job with growth, but that…
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Prepare for valuation issues in your buy-sell agreement
Every business with more than one owner needs a buy-sell agreement to handle both expected and unexpected ownership changes. When creating or updating yours, be sure you’re prepared for the valuation issues that will come into play.Issues, what issues? Emotions tend to run high when owners face a “triggering event” that activates the buy-sell. Such events…
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Keep it SIMPLE: A tax-advantaged retirement plan for small businesses
If your small business doesn’t offer its employees a retirement plan, you may want to consider a SIMPLE IRA. Offering a retirement plan can provide your business with valuable tax deductions and help you attract and retain employees. For a variety of reasons, a SIMPLE IRA can be a particularly appealing option for small businesses.…
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Contemplating compensation increases and pay for performance
As a business grows, one of many challenges it faces is identifying a competitive yet manageable compensation structure. After all, offer too little and you likely won’t have much success in hiring. Offer too much and you may compromise cash flow and profitability.But the challenge doesn’t end there. Once you have a feasible compensation structure…
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Is there a weak link in your supply chain?
In an increasingly global economy, keeping a close eye on your supply chain is imperative. Even if your company operates only locally or nationally, your suppliers could be affected by wider economic conditions and developments. So, make sure you’re regularly assessing where weak links in your supply chain may lie.3 common risksEvery business faces a…
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