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”
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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 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”
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”
When it comes to estate planning, understanding the options available to you and how they can facilitate the transfer of your assets to your loved ones is essential. If you’re not familiar with trusts, they are legal arrangements that allow you to set aside funds and assets to be passed on after your death. They […] Read more “Defining Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts”
Creating and tracking financial goals for a business is crucial for long-term growth and success. By setting clear objectives and goals, developing a budget, monitoring cash flow, using key performance indicators (KPIs), and regularly reviewing and adjusting goals, your business can run optimally and make informed decisions as needed to improve your financial situation over […] Read more “How to Track Financial Goals for a Business”
Not only is preparing a budget important for your business, but it is also imperative that your business regularly monitors and analyzes your budget to actual results. The results of this report give you the insight you need to make important budget changes when and where they are needed. The ability to pivot quickly based […] Read more “How to Analyze Your Budget to Actual Results”
Among the many decisions you’ll need to make when starting a business, choosing the right entity that will define the legal structure of your business is an important one. The two most popular options for new entrepreneurs are Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and S Corporations (S Corps). While both entities offer limited liability protection to […] Read more “LLC vs S Corp: A Guide for Business Owners”