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John Csargo | Nov. 6, 2017

Fortifying your business with enterprise risk management

Hundreds of years ago, prosperous towns managed the various risks of foreign invaders, thieves and wild animals by fortifying their…

Randy Feld | Oct. 25, 2017

Valuation Often Affects Succession Plans in Hard-To-See Ways

Any business owner developing a succession plan should rightfully assume that regular business valuations are a must. When envisioning the…

John Csargo | Oct. 12, 2017

4 ways to get (and keep) your business data in order

With so much data flying around these days, it’s easy for a company of any size to get overwhelmed. If…

Randy Feld | Oct. 5, 2017

Critical connection: How costs impact pricing

As we head toward year end, your company may be reviewing its business strategy for 2017 or devising plans for…

Tom Margarit | Sep. 29, 2017

Bridging the divide with a mezzanine loan

In their efforts to grow and succeed, many companies eventually reach the edge of a precipice. Across the divide lies…

Nick Swedberg | Sep. 23, 2017

Restaurant Sales Tax Audits – What to Watch For – Tip #3

Third of 3 Blogs on this topic: The Minnesota Department of Revenue has dramatically increased the number of Sales and…

Randy Feld | Sep. 18, 2017

Understanding Client Profitability

“We love our customers!” Every business owner says it. But all customers aren’t created equal, and it’s in your strategic…

Nick Swedberg | Sep. 17, 2017

Restaurant Sales Tax Audits – What to Watch For – Tip #2

Second of 3 Blogs on this topic: Minnesota Department of Revenue has dramatically increased the number of Sales and Use…

John Csargo | Sep. 12, 2017

New Form I-9 Required On September 18th

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) on July…

Randy Feld | Sep. 11, 2017

Find the Right Path Forward with KPIs

From the baseball field to the boardroom, statistical analysis has changed various industries nationwide. With proper preparation and guidance, business…

Brandon Dunigan | Sep. 11, 2017

5 Steps Towards an Effective Digital Transformation Strategy

You’ve probably heard the term and wondered whether it could happen to your company. Maybe it already has. We’re referring…

Nick Swedberg | Sep. 9, 2017

Restaurant Sales Tax Audits – What to Watch For – Tip #1

First of 3 Blogs on this topic: Minnesota Department of Revenue has dramatically increased the number of Sales and Use…

Tom Margarit | Sep. 6, 2017

Create a Peaceful Succession with a Buy-Sell Agreement

A buy-sell agreement is a critical component of succession planning for many businesses. It sets the terms and conditions under…

John Csargo | Aug. 29, 2017

Minnesota Tax Relief Bill Summary

Minnesota legislators recently passed a long overdue tax relief bill. The bill provides nearly $650 million in relief to Minnesota…

Nick Swedberg | Jul. 26, 2017

Classify with Care

One common question that many business owners will have is “Am I hiring an independent contractor or an employee?”  While…

Randy Feld | Mar. 16, 2017

TRUST: The Foundation of Effective & Authentic Leadership

On Thursday, March 2, 2017, Boyum & Barensheer partners, along with over 200 guests, attended an event on “Building Trust”…