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Update: BOI reporting requirements for your business

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Update

As we close Q1 we wanted to provide an update on this new reporting requirement as required by FINRA. Recently, a federal district court in Alabama...

Understand its benefits, requirements, and cost-saving potential of Worker's Compensation Insurance.

What is Workers' Compensation?

At its core, workers' compensation protects employees from injuries and illnesses that occur while working at their place of employment. Regardless...

Learn key tips and strategies to maximize your profit when selling a small business.

What to know before selling a small business

Are you thinking about selling your business? If retirement is on your horizon, you're not alone. At one time, many small business owners are...

Boost sales and revenue for your small business with these 5 powerful strategies.

5 Tips to Increase Sales and Revenue for Small Businesses

Sustainable small business growth doesn't happen by chance. The most successful business owners clearly define their goals, create a plan, actively...

Learn how to comply with the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements and prevent financial crimes in your small business.

Demystifying BOI: Guide to Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Many small business owners may feel overwhelmed at the thought of yet another reporting requirement. However, BOI, or beneficial ownership reporting...

Differentiating between good and bad debt can help you make informed decisions to safeguard your financial health.

Small Business Debt: How to Manage, Reduce Risk, and Stay in Control

Debt can help a small business grow or it can quietly drain resources. The difference lies in how the debt is used and managed. When handled well,...

Maintaining accurate business records is crucial for maximizing deductions.

Denied Deductions for Inadequate Business Records

In order to claim a deduction, the federal tax law requires that you provide evidence for a trade or business expense. This means you must show the...

Strategies for Small Business Sustainability

Strategies for Small Business Sustainability

In the realm of business ownership, the perennial questions of "What can I deduct?" and "How can I save money?" reverberate through boardrooms and...

Year End Staff Planning for Small Business Growth

Year End Staff Planning for Small Business Growth

This is part II in our series on how to create meaningful year-end planning for your small business. This week’s focus? How to plan for staffing...

Create a plan for business growth at the end of the year.

Small Business Growth Planning for the End of the Year

Growing your small business should be one of your primary goals, especially early in your business’s lifecycle. Understanding how to do that requires...

Hiring: Employee or Independent Contractor?

Hiring an Employee vs Hiring an Independent Contractor: What a CPA wants you to know

Hiring an employee or an independent contractor isn’t as simple as you’d think. In fact, there are real world implications for misclassifying a...

Deliver an amazing experience at your restaurant to attract repeat customers and get better reviews.

How to get better restaurant reviews: deliver an ‘amazing experience’

For the last few months we’ve been delivering you (pun intended) a series of articles on how to create an atmosphere conducive to meeting the goals...