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Charlie Metzig | Apr. 11, 2019

Responding to the Nightmare of a Data Breach

It’s every business owner’s nightmare. Should hackers gain access to your customers’ or employees’ sensitive data, the very reputation of…

Jake Kriegler | Apr. 10, 2019

Prevent Hackers From Wiping Out Your Employees’ 401(k) Accounts

News of commercial database hackings may seem commonplace in 2019. But while many of these stories focus on hacked bank…

Tom Hofstad | Apr. 2, 2019

Make a Deductible IRA Contribution for 2018. It’s Not Too Late!

Do you want to save more for retirement on a tax-favored basis? If so, and if you qualify, you can…

Ashley Sparks | Apr. 1, 2019

Fraud Fact – Crooks Prefer Cash

It should come as no surprise that cash is the most popular target of fraud perpetrators. After all, once stolen,…

Ashley Sparks | Mar. 28, 2019

Five Ways to Prevent Fraud in your Law Firm

Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of…

Larry Davidson | Mar. 20, 2019

How Fraud can Impact the Purchase of Your Dream Home

Buying a home is stressful enough without also having to worry about potential fraud. Unfortunately, real estate fraud is surging.…

Charlie Metzig | Mar. 20, 2019

Use an Implementation Plan to Make Strategic Goals a Reality

Strategic planning comprises two primary tasks: establishing strategic goals and achieving them. Many business owners would probably say the first…

Jackie Kennedy | Mar. 20, 2019

Stretch Your College Student’s Spending Money with the Dependent Tax Credit

If you’re the parent of a child who is age 17 to 23, and you pay all (or most) of…

Charlie Metzig | Mar. 14, 2019

Five Ways to Support your Sales Staff

“I could sell water to a whale.”  Indeed, most salespeople possess an abundance of confidence. One could say it’s a…

Nick Swedberg | Mar. 13, 2019

Is Return Fraud Cutting into Your Store’s Profits?

For brick-and-mortar retailers, return fraud can be a serious financial threat. There are several types of schemes. But when they’re…

Susan Bishop | Mar. 13, 2019

The 2018 Gift Tax Return Deadline is Almost Here

Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine…

Jackie Kennedy | Mar. 11, 2019

Vehicle Expense Deduction Guidelines for Individual Taxpayers

It’s not just businesses that can deduct vehicle-related expenses. Individuals also can deduct them in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, the Tax…

Tom Margarit | Mar. 8, 2019

Using Knowledge Management to Develop Your Succession Plan

As the old saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” This certainly rings true in business, as those who best understand their…

Ashley Sparks | Mar. 6, 2019

Prevent Fraud With the Help of Your Audit Committee

Your board’s audit committee is a first line of defense against fraud. But to be effective, committee members need to…

John Csargo | Mar. 6, 2019

Not Every Small Business Gets to Enjoy the Benefits of the New Tax Law

Many of the favorable attributes of the new tax law apply to businesses with less than $25M of gross receipts.…