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What an independent auditor cannot do for your business

Have you ever wondered what an independent auditor can do to help you run your enterprise more efficiently and effectively? Beyond the report the auditor issues on your financial statements, that is. Read More

With Wellness: You Don’t Have to be a Big Business to Achieve Big Results

Wellness is a state of mind and body. It’s an individual thing. So, when it comes to employee participation, let’s not get lured into the misconception that wellness only works in large numbers, and t Read More

What’s the Value of Your Business, and to Whom?

Every business owner, at one point or another, asks himself, “What is my business worth?” The answer to the question really depends on who is asking. From a purely financial perspective, the value of Read More

Small Business Health-Care Credit Alert

Arguably the most sweeping change to U.S. health care since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid is upon us. The combination of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Healthcare and Ed Read More

Changing Estate-Planning Rules Require Careful Consideration

Is your estate plan current? The federal estate-tax rules drastically changed in 2010, were altered again in 2011, and will change again in 2013. Following is a summary of these laws. I encourage you Read More

Junior Achievement: A solution to the work-force skills gap

The health of a nation is largely influenced by the makeup of the current and future work force. The characteristics of the work force affect productivity, the economy, and global competiveness. In 20 Read More

Starting Your Own Business? To Achieve Success, Avoid Common Pitfalls

Every year, thousands of people make the decision to start their own businesses. These determined entrepreneurs all set out to be successful, but in time, many learn a hard lesson: It takes more than Read More

Five Strategy Pitfalls in Strategic Planning

Do you feel as if you are slogging along instead of buzzing? It is business as usual but things are just not clicking? Sales are OK but not great. If this scenario resonates with you, then it is time Read More

Equity Crowdfunding: Issuers Assemble

More than five months have passed since enactment of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act), and its much-heralded third article, the Capital Raising Online While Deterring Fraud and U Read More