So you’re in the market for a new accountant? Well it’s time to think about the issues important to you and see how the candidates stack up. Choosing the right accountant is important. Besides operational needs, often times they become a trusted advisor you look to during critical times....
The term innovation can sometimes bring forth a sense of dread as it usually leads to change, and change can be scary. Who knows what the future holds when you change things up from your normal routine? But change is an important piece of growth for your company, and...
Recently Microsoft has started to up their game, coming out with new releases for everything from their operating system and office applications to the newest tablets and computers. For the first time we are looking at manufacturers like Dell, Lenovo, Toshiba, Asus, and other companies and seeing them work...
Many companies use independent contractors to slash payroll taxes and the high cost of fringe benefits. But using outside workers can result in other problems. It’s no secret that Uncle Sam wages battle with businesses over freelancers. And the situation is getting worse.
When your company sponsors a qualified retirement plan, you must comply with complex rules established by the IRS and the Department of Labor. Ignore the rules and your firm could face costly penalties from federal regulators — and plan participants might sue you for mishandling trust assets.
Businesses often complain about the cost of purchasing and working on computers. Computers are expensive and break at the wrong times, they aren’t coffee resistant, they do not handle physical violence (although we’ve all tried) and they always need patches that slow them down. You consistently see Network Administrators...
Most people hear the phrase “Research and Development” or “R&D” and think “That doesn’t apply to me”. They think the term implies only to the use of scientists in a lab. In reality, the definition of Research and Development as it pertains to the income tax credit is quite...
Effective leadership is also self-aware leadership. If you’ve held leadership positions during your career, you know there are times when your approach resonates with those following you and times when they don’t. Or do you? The ability to self-assess will help you see when your leadership resonates with others...
Cutting costs is a short-term strategy to help manage expenses and build a quick profit. But as a business leader, you want to focus on a long-term strategy for growth and profitability with your organization. There are many ways to do this, but here are 5 ideas to consider...
Is it safe to say that you keep hearing your business is in danger of being broken down and completely stolen from underneath you? Who is going to steal your business? Your dog. Your cat. Your daughter is going to steal your business from you, and you yourself are...