There are distinct pluses and minuses that small business owners should consider when looking for a loan. New small business owners typically enter the marketplace with high expectations — they want to build sales and increase profits quarter to quarter. More often than not, they hope to add employees and, perhaps, open up additional locations. […]
Can Your Company Survive a Disaster?
Fire, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes. When they happen, they can destroy buildings, equipment, and hard-to-replace data, and even injure or kill employees. It can take a business weeks, sometimes months, to resume operations after a disaster. Some businesses never recover. You can’t pin down the time or day when a disaster may strike your business. However, […]
What Businesses Should Expect From Higher Interest Rates
The historically low interest rates that Americans have enjoyed over the last several years could well become a thing of the past as actions taken by the Federal Reserve to curb inflation make their way through the broader economy. Here’s a look at the potential impact on small businesses and some steps they may need […]
Smart Strategies for Taxpayers
Many taxpayers consider filing their returns a periodic chore that they have little or no control over. They simply fill out the form, deduct a few basic expenses, and cut a check for the amount due. They are discouraged to see such a large amount lost to taxes, but they assume their tax preparer or […]
Quick Tips for Tax Savings: Physician Edition
Doctors offer critical services to the community through prevention and treatment of health issues. However, getting the necessary education and experience can be challenging – both physically and financially. In an effort to make life a bit easier for physicians, lawmakers have put together a variety of programs to reduce tax liability for doctors. Maximizing […]
Tips for Creating a Comprehensive Tax Minimization Plan for Your Estate
Tax minimization strategies aren’t just for your wealth-building years. It is also critical to consider the taxes that could be assessed to your estate after your death. The cost of passing your wealth to beneficiaries can be shockingly high. Without careful planning, a lifetime of hard work and conscientious saving can be undone after your […]