Bringing up your next generation of leaders In a family business, bringing up the next generation of leaders can be a difficult and politically-charged endeavor. So it’s crucial to get it right if you want your business…
Why Is a Succession Plan So Important? Business leaders and owners typically are good at building their companies and realizing success in their positions and respective industry (ies), just as was envisioned at the startup stage. But…
PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THESE TAX DEADLINES Below is a list of first quarter 2022 tax deadlines for business and other employers. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that…
The U.S. economy has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for the past year and a half. Some industries have had to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, while others have seen remarkable growth opportunities arise. If your…
PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THESE TAX DEADLINES Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2021. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may…
For many business owners, putting together a succession plan may seem like an overwhelming task. It might even seem unnecessary for those who are relatively young and have no intention of giving up ownership anytime soon. But…
Timing and Methodology Matters with a Business Valuation Like nearly every other area of business, COVID-19 has impacted business valuations as some American companies have seen revenues plunge and future projections become uncertain. For business owners seeking…
Transitioning power to next-generation leadership in a company is an imprecise process. It involves many actions over a period of time that are intangible, yet very real. “Power” is not a title or a corner office. It…
Director Mike Pappas discusses transitioning your business to the next generation. He provides valuable tips and shares his experiences with his clients on this transition. He will address the following: Tips to getting the next-gen involved in…
A widely circulated article about the COVID-19 pandemic, written by author Tomas Pueyo in March, described efforts to cope with the crisis as “the hammer and the dance.” The hammer was the abrupt shutdown of most businesses…
Episode 3: Restart Ohio: Start Smart & Safe Featuring VP of Finance and HR Karen Melton of Kaufman Container In our third episode, we will focus on the reopening of Ohio and the affect COVID-19 has…
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and release of the federal release programs, we have been working with our clients and guiding them through their loan questions. We have compiled some frequently asked questions and will share them…
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