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 […]
Practice Management
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 […]
What are Tax Extenders for Small Businesses?
Tax extenders are a group of fifty tax breaks that apply not only to small businesses, but teachers and individuals as well. What you need to be concerned with are those that apply directly to small businesses, especially dental practices. While these tax breaks are temporary in nature, they can have a serious impact on […]
Steps to Reduce the Risk of Getting Hacked at Your Dental Practice
Hacking is on the rise and dental practices are not immune from the risks hackers pose to businesses today. In fact, due to the rapidly evolving pace of technology and the single-minded resourcefulness of today’s hackers, businesses, especially in those in the medical industry, face greater risks than ever before. Bigger businesses have become increasingly harder […]