Businesses go through various growth cycles consisting of slow growth, moderate growth, high growth and in some cases decline. Each growth cycle has its own set of challenges. In slow growth, there may not be enough cashflow to reinvest in the business. In high-growth, customer service may suffer. It is critical to understand what growth cycle your company is currently in as well as be able to predict what cycle is around the corner. Without understanding these two things you may not achieve the level of growth you want.
Top Tips to Keep Your Bookkeeping in Tip Top Shape
This is the second blog in the series to instruct and teach you, how to get your bookkeeping in shape and keep it in shape. Don’t wait, click now to get started. Read More
Covering Students at College
Graduations are in full swing and as parents we are all looking toward these kids’ futures. Whether they are heading to Trade schools, colleges, maybe straight to the work force or a discussion of a year off is in play or whatever the ‘next step’ may entail, we—the parents—should also think about these young adults’ health insurance. Read More
Part 2 of 3: E-Verify
Are you
familiar with E-Verify?
E-Verify is an internet-based system that is available in all 50 states and it compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.
Should you hire your kids this summer?
Summer is here and school is out! Woo-hoo, free labor—your kids working for you, what could be better? Well, possibly hiring your children in your business would be an even better answer.
Gear Up Your Marketing for Summer
Summer is finally here! We’re gearing up for longer days and warmer weather. Unfortunately, in the world of marketing, summer is not the time to take a vacation. Instead, it is vital to revamp your marketing efforts to reach consumers differently this time of year. Read More
Tariffs on Your Marketing Promotions
Will the China tariffs affect your marketing? If you promote your business or events using branded promotional products, chances are that many—or even most—of them come from China.
10 Investing Mistakes to Avoid
Who needs a pyramid scheme or a crooked money manager when you can lose money in the stock market all by yourself? If you want to help curb your loss potential, avoid these 10 practices.
Medicare Supplement Plan F—Is it Really “Going Away”?
Medicare Supplement Plan F is one of the most popular supplement plans on the market—and has been for decades. Seniors looking to avoid out-of-pocket costs, including the Part B deductible and excess charges often turn to Plan F for benefits on day one. But if Plan F is so popular, why is it being phased out in 2020? Read More
Top Tips to Keep Your Bookkeeping in Tip Top Shape
This is the first of a blog series to train you, how to get your bookkeeping in shape and keep it in shape. Don’t wait, click now to get started.
Part 1 of 3: Just the Facts, I-9 Forms
Do you know the financial penalties associated with incomplete I-9 Forms? Read More
SAVE $7,500?? Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Update
I am looking for a new vehicle. I never really thought of an electric vehicle until I became a bit infatuated with a Tesla which, as I am sure you know, is an electric car. Being a CPA, I also knew about the tax credit of $7,500 for certain electric vehicles so that was enticing, also. Then I heard on the news that the credits for Tesla vehicles are being phased out and so I decided I needed to do some research on these credits. And here are my findings. Read More
Should You Convert to a Roth IRA
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) come in two flavors: traditional and Roth. With a traditional, contributions are potentially tax deductible and taxes on contributions and earnings are paid when funds are withdrawn in retirement. With a Roth, contributions are made after tax, but withdrawals in retirement are generally tax free.
How many of your digital advertising results metrics are fake?
Question from an actual TRIO client: As if “fake news” wasn’t bad enough, what should we watch out for to ensure our digital media advertising results are “real?” Read More