In business, due diligence is a critical phase when each of a company’s documents and records are scrutinized. This process plays an important part in mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising when determining the worthiness and risk of a deal.  However, this phase can be daunting and is often marked by various challenges for companies, particularly when […] Read more “Why Companies Need to Have a Data Room”

Companies that invest in research and development (R&D) not only stay competitive, but drive progress and growth in their industries. When considering your R&D strategy, planning ahead can ensure you’re in an excellent position for tax season.  It’s estimated that less than 3 out of 10 qualifying businesses claim the R&D tax credit. While taking […] Read more “Research and Development Credit”

In the realm of business finance, each and every transaction is significant, not just for the immediate financial health of the company, but also for its long-term stability and compliance with laws and regulations.  As a business owner, you are responsible for maintaining financial integrity by meticulously tracking receipts and bills for every transaction that […] Read more “The Importance of Matching Receipts and Bills for Every Transaction”

A budget is an essential financial tool for your business, but creating an actionable budget is often difficult. Many business owners create a budget at the start of the year–only to stray from it within a few months. This article will go over some tips and tricks for creating a business budget that you can […] Read more “How to Create Your Budget So You’ll Actually Use It”

Launching a startup is an exhilarating and often difficult journey. Successfully navigating the complexities and curveballs that are thrown your way is what will set you apart on your path to creating and running your business. One major aspect of running your startup is successfully managing your cap table. A cap table, short for capitalization […] Read more “Cap Tables for Startups”

As 2023 is winding down, there is no better time to start tax planning for the year ahead. For an entrepreneur, this means laying the groundwork for an effective tax strategy and minimizing tax liabilities when possible.  In this article, we’ll share a few tax planning tips to guide you through the process and explore […] Read more “Tax Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs”

As 2023 draws to a close, we find ourselves at that time of year again – the time to complete your year-end review.  Your year-end review is more than just a reflection on the past year; if done correctly, it will also serve as a roadmap for your business to follow in the year ahead. […] Read more “What to Look for During a 2023 Year-End Review”

The key to long-term success for any business is to prioritize strategic planning – specifically, we will be taking a look at annual planning and how it can set your business up for sustained success.  Business owners often get immersed in day-to-day operations, but it is important to take a step back, look at the […] Read more “Annual Planning Best Practices for Business Owners”

As the year winds down, it’s time to shift gears to year-end tax planning.  To ensure your business is in the best financial position possible, you will need to check all of the correct boxes. This takes careful planning and consideration, so getting a start now will help down the line.  In this article, I […] Read more “Year End Tax Planning (The Steps to Take to Be Ready for Year End)”

Founding and growing a successful company is a monumental task that all begins with an idea. As your company continues to evolve and expand, the responsibilities and challenges inevitably multiply over time as well. This is where a Chief Operations Officer (COO) can have a major impact.  A COO will provide support, be mindful of […] Read more “The Importance of a Chief Operations Officer (COO) Role for a Start-Up”

As we draw closer to the end of the year, it’s the opportune time to discuss the importance of tax planning and how forward-thinking can pay off big when tax time rolls around.  This article will walk you through tax planning, whether you are an individual filing taxes or a business, but also how to […] Read more “Tax Planning and the Benefits of Forward Thinking”

I’ve always had an interest in investments. Whether it’s in the form of stocks, a 401k, certificates of deposit, or any other investment vehicle, I firmly believe the key to preparing for your future is investing early.  With that being said, I feel there is a significant lack of education on the topic. So, I’ve […] Read more “Invest Early to Jumpstart Your Financial Journey”