In addition to providing for you and your family, your small business is a part of this country’s job creation engine. Small businesses make up 99.7% of U.S. employer firms and account for 63% of net new private sector jobs.* Conducting an annual review of your business finances can help keep your business healthy and […]
Practice Management
The Good and Bad of Charging Late Fees
Do you struggle with getting your customers to pay their bills on time? Charging late fees might be helpful, but there are pros and cons to this approach. On the plus side, late fees: > May serve as an incentive for customers to pay bills by their due dates > Are a source of additional […]
Reviewing Last Year’s Business Records Gives You an Idea of What Worked and What Didn’t
Busy is good. Most small business owners would rather things were too hectic than too slow. As the year winds down, though, let your staff handle the busy-ness while you look at the business — where you are, what you’ve accomplished in past year and where you’re headed in the new year and beyond. Your bottom line […]
Minimize the Possibility of a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
As a small business owner, a wrongful termination lawsuit can quickly drain capital reserves, even if you ultimately win the lawsuit. Litigation costs along could bankrupt a fledgling business. As is often the case, the best defense is a strong offense. While there is no sure fire way to prevent the possibility of a wrongful […]
Top 5 Estate Planning Mistakes
When done well, estate planning can save the loved ones you leave behind a great deal of money in taxes and fees. When done wrong, as we’ve learned with a few high profile cases over the years, your loved ones can find hefty taxes, fees and penalties levied against them. These are some costly mistakes […]
What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
Simply put, a defined benefit plan is a pension plan that uses a formula to promise a predetermined monthly benefit to an employee at their retirement. However, the specifics that go into a defined benefit plan are less simple, and it is important for all involved to understand the ramifications of the plan before it […]