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Tom Hofstad | Mar. 25, 2020

Construction Considered Essential Services Under Executive Order 20-20

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-20 (“Stay Home Executive Order”) directing Minnesotans to stay…

Nick Swedberg | Mar. 25, 2020

MN Small Business Emergency Loans for Restaurants, Breweries and Other Establishments

Following Executive Order 20-15, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has established a loan program to assist…

Becky Gibbs | Mar. 25, 2020

What COVID-19 Legislation Means for Nonprofits and Their Staffers

Whether your not-for-profit is newly deluged with demand for services or you’ve closed doors temporarily, it’s important to keep up…

Stacy Shaw | Mar. 23, 2020

Resources for Small Businesses in Crisis

Many small businesses are reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Boyum Barenscheer is here to help. We have…

Anna Lovegren | Mar. 13, 2020

How Are You Going to Find Your Nonprofit’s Next Executive?

Every nonprofit needs an executive search plan. Even if you aren’t facing an imminent vacancy, your organization is smart to…

John Csargo | Mar. 10, 2020

How’s Your Buy-Sell Agreement Doing These Days?

Most companies wouldn’t go into business without some basic types of insurance in place, such as property coverage and a…

Anna Lovegren | Mar. 6, 2020

Matching Gifts Double the Impact of Donors’ Contributions

A majority of large U.S. companies offer matching gift programs to boost the impact of their employees’ charitable gifts. Double…

Becky Gibbs | Feb. 19, 2020

How to Prepare For a Nonprofit Financial Audit

Outside financial audits may seem like an extravagance to not-for-profits working to contain costs and focus on their mission. But…

Tom Hofstad | Feb. 18, 2020

179D Deduction Is Back!

The 179D deduction has been gone since 2017 and the good news is that it is back.  The tax extenders…

Larry Davidson | Jan. 28, 2020

Blockchain Technology and the Real Estate Industry

It is inevitable, blockchain technology will reshape how the real estate industry operates in the coming years.  It is going…

John Csargo | Jan. 27, 2020

2020 Tax Deadlines to Remember

We all know about April 15th, but there are a number of additional deadlines to remember.  Below are additional deadlines…

Anna Lovegren | Jan. 22, 2020

Conflict-of-Interest Policies are Too Important for Nonprofits to Neglect

Does your not-for-profit organization have a conflict-of-interest policy in place? Do your board members, trustees and key employees understand how…