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Keeping a King in the Castle with a Well-Maintained Cash Reserve

Keeping a King in the Castle with a Well-Maintained Cash Reserve

September 21, 2018

  September 21, 2018   You’ve no doubt heard the old business cliché “cash is king.” And it’s true: A company in a strong cash position stands a much better chance of obtaining the financing it needs, attracting outside investors or simply executing its own strategic plans. One way to ensure that there’s always a […]

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The Tax Deduction Ins and Outs of Donating Artwork to Charity

The Tax Deduction Ins and Outs of Donating Artwork to Charity

September 19, 2018

September 17, 2018 If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a tax perspective. In general, donating appreciated property is doubly beneficial because you can both enjoy a valuable tax deduction and avoid the capital gains taxes you’d owe if you sold the property. […]

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Sustainability Reports Look Beyond the Numbers

Sustainability Reports Look Beyond the Numbers

September 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 In recent years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have become a hot topic. Many companies voluntarily include so-called “sustainability disclosures” about these issues in their financial statements. But should the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) make these disclosures mandatory and more consistent? Identifying ESG issues: The term “sustainability” refers to anything […]

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Are You Ready to Expand to a Second Location?

Are You Ready to Expand to a Second Location?

September 13, 2018

September 12, 2018 Most business owners want to grow their companies. And one surefire sign of growth is when ownership believes the company can expand its operations to a second location. If your business has reached this point or is nearing it, both congratulations and caution are in order. You’ve clearly done a great job […]

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You Might Save Tax if Your Vacation Home Qualifies as a Rental Property

You Might Save Tax if Your Vacation Home Qualifies as a Rental Property

September 11, 2018

          September 11, 2018   Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax by taking steps to ensure it qualifies as a rental property this year. Vacation home expenses that qualify as rental property expenses aren’t subject to the […]

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How to Trim the Fat from Your Inventory

How to Trim the Fat from Your Inventory

September 10, 2018

September 10, 2018 Inventory is expensive. So, it needs to be as lean as possible. Here are some smart ways to cut back inventory without compromising revenue and customer service. Objective inventory counts: Effective inventory management starts with a physical inventory count. Accuracy is essential to your cost of goods sold — and to identifying […]

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