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John Csargo | Jan. 2, 2019

Taxation of Employee Stock Options

Before we get too deep into this, it’s necessary to understand that there are two kinds of stock options, nonqualified…

Tom Hofstad | Dec. 31, 2018

Funding a Business With Your IRA – Be Cautious

Consider this situation: A business owner thought an IRA was his money and he could use it to fund his…

Jackie Kennedy | Dec. 29, 2018

Deducting Volunteering Expenses

Deducting Volunteering Expenses:  My parents are avid motorcycle riders. It is literally all they do. As soon as the snow…

Randy Feld | Dec. 28, 2018

Using Market Research to Develop Pricing Strategies

The promise of the new year lies ahead. One way to help ensure it’s a profitable one is to re-evaluate…

Randy Feld | Dec. 26, 2018

Do Your Long-Term Customers Know What Services You Offer?

Most business owners would likely agree that selling to existing customers is much easier than finding new ones. Yet many…

Charlie Metzig | Dec. 18, 2018

Getting Ahead of the Curve on Emerging Technologies

Turn on your computer or mobile device, scroll through Facebook or Twitter, or skim a business-oriented website, and you’ll likely…

John Csargo | Dec. 10, 2018

Succession Plans for Family Businesses

Those who run family-owned businesses often underestimate the need for a succession plan. After all, they say, we’re a family…

Brandon Dunigan | Dec. 3, 2018

Tax Tip – Consider Electing to Contribute to a health FSA for 2019

Brandon Dunigan | Dec. 3, 2018

Tax Tip – Check Your Health Flexible Spending Arrangement

Stacy Shaw | Nov. 29, 2018

The Importance of Internal Leadership Training and Development

Many factors go into the success of a company. You’ve got to offer high-quality products or services, provide outstanding customer…

Randy Feld | Nov. 26, 2018

Estimates vs Actuals – Was Your 2018 Budget Reasonable?

As the year winds down, business owners can be thankful for the gift of perspective (among other things, we hope).…

Randy Feld | Nov. 26, 2018

Three Ways to Get More From Your Marketing Dollars

A strong economy leads some company owners to cut back on marketing. Why spend the money if business is so…

Brandon Dunigan | Nov. 19, 2018

Tax Law Changes for Long-Term Construction Contracts

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changed some important aspects of the tax law for construction contractors regarding the…

John Csargo | Nov. 19, 2018

Warning: Partnership Audit Regime Rules Ahead

With all the new tax law issues to address, one of the provisions from way back in 2015 is going…

Charlie Metzig | Nov. 18, 2018

Taking the Hybrid Approach to Cloud Computing

Many businesses have found it difficult to fully commit to the cloud for a variety of reasons — including complexity…

Phil Paquette | Nov. 16, 2018

A Balanced Evaluation Approach to Working in Retirement

The decision to work after “normal” retirement age is one that more and more of us are facing these days…