Did you ever wonder why one business has buyers lined up willing to pay top dollar while another sits on the market for months, or even years? What do buyers look for in a prospective business acquisition? The characteristics buyers seek must exist before the sale process even begins. As the owner, it is your […]
Three Keys to Identifying a “Key” Employee
Increase employee retention for your “key” employees by following these three simple steps.
Your Exit Plan Timeline
Do you want to control your exit plan or have it control you? Create a proactive exit plan to sell your business in your desired timeline.
It’s February … and You Don’t Have a Budget?
It’s possible to run a business without an annual budget. Too bad it costs much more to run it that way. Here are five reasons why a well conceived budget will help you build a better business.
The Tax Man Commeth
Whether Old Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction came true or not, one thing is certain to arrive each year: Tax Day. April 15, 2015 is just a short 7 weeks away. There’s no hiding or going back into a hole to avoid or evade its certainty. We must face it head on. Mailboxes across the […]
When will the IRS budget cuts finally stop?
Can the trend of IRS budget cuts continue, even as the nation’s tax code and regulations become more complex each year? Tax advisor Dan Engelhardt explains.
Exiting Your Business is A Process, Not A Mystery
Exiting a business is a process, not a mystery. Read on to see what it takes to craft a strategic exit plan for your business.
Planning in an Uncertain Tax Environment
While I would love to be telling you all about a new 2014 tax law extending the 54 tax provisions that expired at the end of 2013, I can’t because it is mid-November and Congress still has not passed any tax legislation to clarify the situation. Even without a new tax law there are still […]
Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014
On December 16th, Congress passed the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. This Bill, which is awaiting the President’s signature, extends over 50 tax provisions that expired 12/31/13 and retroactively reinstates them for a period of one year to cover the 2014 tax year. It is uncertain if these provisions will be extended past 2014, […]
Your 5-Step Retirement Plan
If you’re planning to retire sometime in the next 10 years, here’s some crucial advice: Take a very hard look at your 401(k). While employer-sponsored savings plans, such as 401(K)s, usually are a great place to stash money during most of your working years, they may not be as great if you’re getting ready to […]