Need advice? Why an accountant might be the best advisor you aren’t using (yet)
Running a small business is hard. While some decisions might be easy, there are so many times when it feels like just a little bit of advice from...
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What we do together in the first 90 days
Typically, when you have a new accountant, they employ the SALY (Same As Last Year) method. Meaning, they look at what was done in the past and try...
5 ways to stay safe after a winter car accident
The days are short. The air is cold. And the roads are often slick with rain, snow, or ice. It’s winter driving season in the Midwest. And, while...
Why you shouldn’t wait until ‘crisis mode’ to hire an accountant
Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. It’s February (or maybe even March), and you’re scrambling to get some poor, beleaguered accountant to get...
What does your accounting firm actually do for you every month?
Hiring an accounting firm is one of the smartest things you can do for your business. At least that’s what people say, but is it true? What do those...
What you need to know about the Employee Retention Credit in 2022
The Coronovirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains a business relief provision known as the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a...
How to use the pass-through entity tax in Wisconsin or Illinois
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 had many long-ranging implications, but perhaps none more significant than its effect on itemized deductions and how...
How small businesses can cut costs & improve cash flow in a recession
Is there a recession coming? We don’t know what the future holds, but it’s always important for your small business to be ready for anything – which...
Should your small business buy property?
For most small businesses, it’s the dream to eventually own the building that your business operates out of. After all, historically real estate has...
Creating a foundation for small business growth
Growth is probably one of your goals this year for your small business – and if it isn’t, it should be. That said, not all growth is created equal....
S-corp, Partnership, or C-corp: Which is right for your small business growth?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, S corporations account for 76.8% of corporations with less than 500 employees and 37.3% of corporations...
How to Grow Your Small Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions
As part of our continuing series on how to grow your small business the right way, today we look at mergers and acquisitions. Acquisitions can be a...