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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 to review your own estate plan to see how it is affected. Our federal estate-tax exemption, which is the amount you […]
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 2011, about 139 million individuals, or 58 percent of the non-institutional, civilian population (age 16 and older), were in the U.S. work force.
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 blood, sweat, and tears to build and run a successful small business. In addition to the entrepreneurial spirit, you need business
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 to tap your strategic reserves. You need to drill deep, though, if you seek to isolate
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 Unethical Non-Disclosure Act (the CROWDFUND Act). Only four months remain until the acts’ provisions are scheduled to go into effect, and for a business
How to Get the Most Out of Your New Hires From Day One
Many companies struggle with designing the right programs to effectively orient employees to the many facets of their roles. Follow these tips, and you’ll be armed with actionable strategies to obtain the peak performance you desire and deserve, straight out of the gate. Start the process before “Day One” Day one can be overwhelming
We hear so much about maximizing our resources. And, for good reason. Perhaps you have a list of relationships you are reviewing to ensure satisfaction. Great idea, and don’t forget to put your CPA on the list. CPAs are much more than number crunchers or tax-return machines. They can help you when business growth is
Do you really know what your IT department is doing?
How do you know that the decisions your information-technology (IT) department makes and actions it takes are in the best interest of your business. Are
Nonprofits face pressure to merge or affiliate
“In business, you have to lead, follow or get out of the way.” — Lee Iacocca Gov. Cuomo has taken dead aim at the nonprofit sector in New York State, with particular emphasis on those agencies funded with state dollars. After issuing an executive order in January on CEO compensation and administrative cost
Don’t suffer in silence on tax, financial-planning issues
For many people, summer means a slower pace and trips to the shore, the lake, or maybe even a “staycation.” Perhaps, those summer-trip plans should also include discussing income tax and financial planning. While this may sound a bit off beat, consider the following. Many planning strategies take time to implement, and summer may present the
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