Every now and then, as a CPA, you run into a person who tells you they want to start a business in order to sell say…old collectibles, creative photos they’ve taken, or their DIY crafts. While sometimes these endeavors can turn into a viable business, in some cases, these individuals are really expressing a greater…
It is late March (or even early April for some…) and you are frantically trying to gather your tax documents for your accountant but you can’t find anything… Does this sound familiar? We have all been there at some point, even I, a tax professional. It is important to build an organized system that works…
EMBRACING THE MILLENIALS I was recently at a conference and was totally surprised when the topic of our beloved Millennials and their personal habits were discussed at every break out session. I expected it at the HR break out session. And yes, I now know that they crave constant feedback and I promise to tweet…
Most business owners would agree there are few things more important for a business than keeping its finances in order. While owners juggle multiple responsibilities in running a business, it’s ultimately really all about the bottom line, isn’t it? Maintaining a profit is vital to your business, and management of your books is essential to…
“ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL” This quote was first uttered by Howard William Osterkamp. Howard was a Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient who continued to fight for his country even after his leg was broken. He was acknowledging the fortuitous fact that he made it out of Korea with his life; whereas,…
It is the middle of February and your friend gives you a phone call. She explains how a nice man from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gave her a call last week and helped her dodge a potential fine. Your heart begins to sink as she tells you that she mailed the man a $250…
Technology has forever changed the way we communicate – and will likely do so many times over in our lifetimes. While it has made most facets of communication easier, a challenge remains: maintaining the value of person-to-person interaction. In my earlier days as a professional, communication seemed easy; if I needed a document from the…
The New Year is now in full swing. Looking back on the past twelve months, I think about what I have accomplished, and what I wanted to accomplish but “haven’t had the time for.” Each year feels shorter than the last. I realize that some of the best advice I have received is to “slow…
