Washington has just passed one of the most significant pieces of tax legislation in decades. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, extends (and even makes permanent) many provisions of 2017’s Tax Cuts...... More »
You’re a small business owner who needs funding. What’s the first source of capital that comes to mind? A bank loan? A line of credit? Tapping your credit card? Those could be realistic options — but for newer companies...... More »
Running a small or midsize business involves making a number of financial decisions, and those decisions can be the difference between thriving and not surviving. In a perfect world, every business owner could afford to hire a full-time CFO...... More »
Entrepreneurs eager to get their small business off the ground often find capital is hard to come by. Traditional loans often involve mountains of paperwork, strict credit requirements and long wait times — if the bank will deal with...... More »
What business owner wouldn’t want the “problem” of growing too big, too fast? Rapid growth is is a good thing. We’re not arguing that. But there are certain accompanying difficulties that you need to be aware of now…before you...... More »
Employee theft and embezzlement are highly damaging forms of financial fraud — so damaging, in fact, that they can bring small businesses down. Businesses lose an estimated 5% of revenue each year to occupational fraud, says the Association of...... More »
We say it often, but it bears repeating: For many small business owners, every dollar counts. Yet in their efforts to scrimp and save to invest toward growth, some entrepreneurs occasionally take a few shortcuts they probably shouldn’t …...... More »
If you’re like many small business owners, you launched your venture with a great idea, a lot of determination and just enough financial knowledge to get by. But as your company grows, so does the importance of understanding —...... More »
When you hear the term “business valuation,” what comes to mind? If you’re like many business owners, your thoughts likely jump to mergers and acquisitions. Fair enough! Knowing how much your business is worth is an essential piece of...... More »
You’ve closed the deal! Congratulations! But your work isn’t over yet. Mergers and acquisitions include a signed agreement, but they surely don’t end with it. The transition and integration phases that follow can make or break the success of...... More »