Originally published September 9, 2013: “It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises – but only performance is reality.”– Harold Geneen…
Originally published August 26, 2013 Small business owners have always been subject to greater IRS scrutiny than other taxpayers. The lack of reported, irrefutable documentation combined with business owners’ tendency…
Originally published August 20, 2013 “Debt is the slavery of the free.” – Publilius Syrus I’m a firm believer that every business can benefit from a certain amount of debt. Borrowing…
Originally published August 6, 2013 Ted: What if I don't think of the books? Robin: Excuse me? Ted: There's this famous architecture story about this architect who designed this library. It was perfect.…
Originally published July 22, 2013 “Oh, a storm is threatening My very life today If I don't get some shelter Oh yeah, I'm gonna fade away” – The Rolling Stones, "Gimme…
Originally published July 8, 2013 Most businesses eventually choose to incorporate in some form or fashion. This can have a number of benefits, both from a legal and a tax…
Originally published June 24, 2013 In my last article I spoke about the danger of being too broad and general in the services we offer – the “Jack of all trades, master…
Originally published June 10, 2013 I once knew someone that claimed that he could coach companies to make more profit. Fantastic. But I could never get him to tell me…
Originally published May 28, 2013 Most of my clients know that I am not a big fan of the home office deduction especially if they are homeowners. While it is certainly tempting…
Originally published May 14, 2013 So everyone knows that if you own your house the mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and (in most cases) PMI are deductible on your individual…