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How Business Owners Can Avoid Four Big Financial Planning Mistakes
Lax financial planning when it comes to taxes, risk management, exit plans and cash flow can hinder the growth and success of your business.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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Business Owners Need Tax Planning Strategies More Than Ever
A landmark tax case before the U.S. Supreme Court about unrealized gains underscores business owners’ need for tax mitigation planning.
By Bruce Willey, JD, CPA Published
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Five Ways Companies Can Boost Charitable Giving by Employees
Charitable giving is dropping, while the need is rising. Companies can help fill the gap by making giving easier for workers, matching donations and more.
By Shelley R. Sylva, Esq. Published
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Here's What Small Business Owners Need to Know about Creating a Financial Plan
What you need to know about financial planning for small business, and the importance of separating the personal from the professional.
By Jacob Wolinsky Published
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How to Lose Your Shirt Investing in a Restaurant
Here are some of the mistakes that business owners make when they open a restaurant. Bonus 'don't': Don't do business with friends or family.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Small Businesses See Glimmers of Hope Amid Struggles: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Small businesses are hopeful about the direction of the economy, but challenges such as inflation and finding qualified candidates remain.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Published
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What Not to Do if You Join Your Family Business
Getting involved in the family business can have lots of consequences if you take the wrong approach, especially if you become the CEO.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Start an Online Business on the Cheap
Starting an online business is more possible than it's ever been, even without much start-up capital. Here's how to do it.
By Deborah Yao Published
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Five Tips to Boost Your Small Business' Sustainability
Making just a few sustainable and energy-efficient changes can pay off literally and for the good of the planet.
By Angela Ruth Published