If you are reading this article, you are more than likely a small business owner who has recently said something to the effect of, “Aaagh! This accounting stuff is driving me crazy! I have got to find someone to help me with this!” Every small business hopefully reaches the point where things are growing beyond…
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People Magazine recently profiled 63 people who have lost amazing amounts of weight and transformed their lives. One of them, Mike Bauler from Madison, Wisconsin, weighed a staggering 450 lbs before losing 225 of them in 18 months. When Mike’s father-in-law had a massive heart attack eight years ago, the 28-year-old father drew a line…
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…and what to do about it If you ever watched The Late Show with David Letterman then you probably saw him read his top 10 list. Well we’ve put together our top 10 list on ways that business owners lose money. Just imagine Dave’s voice as you read… # 10. Keeping sloppy records and not…
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Who doesn’t love the rush of victory? You know, that moment when you beat your personal record, when your team pulls out the narrow victory, or when the underdog delivers the crushing blow to win the match. The look of grown men or women acting like little kids jumping up and down and celebrating. That…
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Have you watched any of the Rocky movies? If you have, then you’re familiar with the story line. In every film, Rocky Balboa, an underdog in the boxing world, faces a fierce opponent who always seems to get the better of him at the beginning. However, with the help of Mick, a steadfast team of…
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When you are super busy running a business, it can be easy to let customer appreciation slide to the bottom of your long to-do list. The problem is, if you don’t show your customers love on a regular basis, they’re going to feel neglected, which can put their continued loyalty at risk. Good news! You…
Read MoreI’ve had the good fortune of working in several different businesses in my 30+ year career. Mostly, I’ve worked in the retail management, construction management and customer service industries. Many, many years ago, I was a manager for a large, national home improvement retailer who shall remain nameless, but their color is orange. At one…
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Even if you are not a New Year’s resolution maker, it’s likely that at some point in your life you’ll want to adopt healthier or more productive habits. When you do want to make a change for the better, consider trying the following tips from lifehack.org to increase your chances of making your new good…
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In general, the new tax Act provides for stricter limits on the deductibility of business meals and entertainment expenses. Under the Act, entertainment expenses incurred or paid after December 31, 2017 are nondeductible unless they fall under the specific exceptions in Code Section 274(e). One of those exceptions is for “expenses for recreation, social, or…
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The end of the year is often hectic, which is why it’s important to take some time now to reduce your tax bill. Our firm can offer additional strategies to further mitigate your tax burden; however, the following 5 tips are an excellent starting point: Defer income. Because income is taxed in the year it…
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