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Keep Costs Down by Looking for Opportunities To Improve In an unpredictable business climate shaped by tariffs, supply chain disruptions, […]

The Power of Continuous Employee Training and Professional Development In today’s rapidly changing talent market, ongoing employee training and professional […]

Choosing the right legal structure is one of the first big decisions a business owner makes, but the startup phase […]

Tax season is over—the crunch time, the late nights, the final filings…are all behind you (for now). But for business […]

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Without proper management of cash inflows and outflows, even the most profitable […]

For any business, customer satisfaction is a key driver of success. Understanding how clients perceive your services and identifying areas […]

Investing in education is a significant financial commitment, but fortunately, the U.S. tax code offers various credits to help offset […]

Taking an organized, intentional approach 
 to cost analysis and optimization In today’s economic climate, inflation and cost management are […]

Predicting Sales Based on Historical Data and Market Trends Sales and revenue are the lifeblood of any for-profit business, and […]

Assessing and Adjusting Your Game Plan Based on Performance Metrics In the hypercompetitive modern business environment, a company’s success can […]

Key items were adjusted for inflation. Here’s a quick summary: The IRS regularly updates rules and guidance that impact individuals […]

Time to start the process—tax time has begun! After celebrating—and hopefully recovering from—the arrival of the new year, it’s time […]

Charitable Giving Tax Deductions: Maximizing Your Generosity and Your Tax Savings Charitable giving is a powerful way to make a […]

Building a Secure Future for Your Loved Ones Estate planning is a critical step in ensuring your assets are distributed […]

Reflections from Our Team As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us are naturally drawn to reflect on the year with a […]

As we begin the final sprint to the end of the fiscal year, it’s important to have a clear understanding […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock—and believe us, we’d understand if you chose to do so—you’re aware that we’re […]

While the end of the year might seem far off, September is actually a great time for small business owners […]

As we round the turn into autumn, tax deadlines come into view. (Exciting, right?) Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a freelancer, […]

As college students prepare to head back to school, it’s important to focus not only on academic success but also […]

Each of life’s major milestones brings unique joys and challenges. In addition to profound personal impact, events such as marriage, […]

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As a small business owner, staying current on the latest trends, strategies and advice is essential. Luckily, the internet provides […]

Just because you live in a rental home doesn’t mean you can’t make it reflect your personal style. And while […]

As inflation (finally!) slows, it only makes sense that grocery prices should fall along with it…right? Unfortunately, not always. When […]

Summer—or spring break—will be here before you know it. But before you throw your family, friends and loved ones (including […]

Starting a small business is an endeavor that requires intentional thought and decision-making. One of the first important decisions you […]

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became a significant piece of legislation in fiscal year 2021 as part of the National […]

It’s the time of year when we’ve probably forgotten all about our New Year’s resolutions and have returned to our […]

“How can I help you today?” Chat GPT asks as the cursor blinks below a list of prompts. Maybe you […]

While owning a pet can bring endless joy, it also comes with financial responsibilities. To set the right expectations for […]

In a society based on consumerism, there will usually be debt. That’s certainly true in the United States, where total […]

What if we told you we were able to secure an interview with the big man who lives and works […]

When it comes to financial planning, one of the most common concerns for small business owners is how to reduce […]

The holiday season is upon us and, for many of us, that means taking a well-deserved break to celebrate with […]

Retirement. It sounds like such a leisurely word, doesn’t it? When you think of retirement, you might envision sunny beaches, […]

What is a credit score? The short answer: It’s a number that represents your creditworthiness. A longer answer: Your credit […]

For years, a diagnosis of breast cancer was a virtual death sentence. From 1944-1954, MD Anderson Cancer Center’s survival rate […]

Transitioning from summer break to a new school year is a big change for families. And since change can often […]

Whether you own a business or work in one, accurate tracking of your business expenses is a necessity. If you’re […]

The sweet, peppery scent of fresh basil. The pungent, earthy aroma of fresh oregano. In an ideal world, we could […]

Whether you’ve been a small business owner for a decade or you’re considering starting a business, you can never have […]

If you suspect that summers have become hotter, you’re not wrong. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) […]

Diversity, equity and inclusion, aka DEI. The need has always been there, but only in the last few years has […]

Ah, the age-old question (well, since 1994): Do I really need a new smartphone? We’ve all been there, getting pummeled […]

Small business owners: Whether you’re an old hand at blogging or you want to start a new blog for your […]

Family vacations can make for great memories…or the stuff of nightmares. That’s why, with so much in the news about […]

It’s not an exaggeration to say that as a small business owner, you’re one of the busiest people on earth. […]

We know it can feel a little intimidating—especially if you’ve never gardened before—to start a garden. But if you’d like […]

“We’re paying for a building no one’s using!” “Our managers don’t trust us to work at home!” We can argue […]

Are you one of the almost half of Americans who say that between three and seven days a week, they […]

We’ll just say this up front: If you’re in business today, you need to be on social media. However…that doesn’t […]

With the move to remote and hybrid work, our business devices are frequently at our fingertips 24/7. That means it’s […]

When your budget is tight, it can be a challenge to think of ways to affordably make your special someone’s […]

Cold and snow can make even the most dedicated walkers think twice about exercising outdoors over the winter. But cold […]

Organizing a system for keeping your tax records doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It just has to be…well, […]

Has there ever been a more challenging time, especially for small business owners, to make and keep resolutions than the […]

Even if your small business isn’t part of the retail industry, there’s just something about the holidays that makes any […]

If your small business is like most, it’s been another challenging year for you and your team. So, at the […]

We know, we know, it’s still this year. But it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll need to have […]

Have you ever noticed that the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Denmark, Sweden) consistently rank near the top on lists of the […]

Virtual meetings have proven their value over the past couple of years, whether you’re working remotely, back in the office […]

You don’t have to be a senior citizen to have a “senior moment.” We’ve probably all wandered into a room […]

If there’s ever a month when it’s good to be prepared, it’s September. Between back to school, back to work […]

No two ways about it: Cable TV is expensive. According to a 2020 report from Allconnect, a company that assists […]

College is expensive, whether you’re paying for it or living it. That’s why it’s a good idea to create a […]

From pandemic lockdowns to a great resignation, the working world has been through an unprecedented amount of turbulence in the […]

Of the many things America does well, taking vacation time isn’t always one of them. Don’t believe us? According to […]

People do lots of things during the summer—take vacations, grill in the backyard, attend ball games and go to the […]

Ahh, summer. Those long, lovely, lazy days are almost here—and for many of us, that means one thing: Lots and […]

The recent popularity of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old” offers a fascinating yet unsurprising truth—we fear aging. This fear could be […]

Scheduling “me time” used to be a luxury for those who could afford it—now it’s a necessity for everyone.  With […]

It’s as predictable as the dawn: A new generation enters the workforce, they shake up the status quo and they […]

Whew! Your tax return is signed and sent, and Uncle Sam has been paid (or has paid you). So now […]

When most people think about accountants, a vision of a dark room with a disheveled accountant hunched over a desk […]

Before COVID, travel insurance was often dismissed as an unnecessary expense. But now, we’ve seen how quickly plans can go […]

February is all about hearts, and for a good reason: It’s American Heart Month. Ever since President Lyndon B. Johnson […]

Want to be your accountant’s favorite client? (Well, even more than you are now, of course. Which is a lot. […]

Like a professional quarterback’s salary, throwing a Super Bowl party can be expensive. So how can you be sure—affordably—that your […]

Is your idea of a morning routine hitting the snooze button three times and then dragging yourself out of bed […]

Filing taxes for 2020 was…challenging. Yes, that’s a good way to put it. Not impossible, but not exactly fun, either. […]

We buy pets as holiday gifts with the best of intentions. Haven’t decades of commercials shown us that there’s nothing […]

While most of us look forward to the holiday season, it can also be a major source of stress. We’ve […]

20 things to be thankful for this year  When is the last time you thought about what you’re most thankful […]

A freelancer’s guide to taxes Ah, the freedom of freelancing. You’re the boss, so you can set your hours, pick […]

Attention small business owners: Have you set up your Google My Business listing yet? If not, you’re missing a major […]

When the pandemic first began, families had to adjust to a new normal: Family time, all the time. For many […]

As summer winds down and the calendar turns to September, let’s take a look at what kind of calendar you’re […]

There are clothes shoppers who only buy new, and there are shoppers who do a happy dance at the mere […]

The only certainty about life after a pandemic is that there isn’t much certainty. Masks on or off? Six feet […]

From the home user to the largest corporation, ransomware is now an issue for anyone who uses the internet. And […]

Work equals stress for most U.S. workers. According to the American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of workers feel stress […]

If you’ve ever yawned your way through a wordy, boring document, you might have wondered if your own writing was […]

Summer’s here, and the world is opening up again. However, not everyone feels comfortable traveling just yet. And that’s fine—there’s […]

Over the past year, we’ve all spent more time than usual at home—which may mean you’ve paid more attention to […]

What do accountants do with themselves after tax season? Actually, the same thing they do during busy season: They work […]

Spend it? Save it? Invest it? Share it? Here are a few ideas for putting your tax refund to work […]