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Beyond Numbers:  Empowering Your Business Journey in the New Year

Beyond Numbers: Empowering Your Business Journey in the New Year

Introduction As the dawn of a new year unfolds, small business owners find themselves at a pivotal juncture — a moment to reflect on past achievements, learn from challenges, and strategically chart the course for success in the coming months. In this dynamic business...

What Retirement Plan Sponsors Need to Know About Cybersecurity

What Retirement Plan Sponsors Need to Know About Cybersecurity

The retirement plan industry holds over $37 trillion in total participant retirement accounts. Yet, the industry as a whole lacks a comprehensive system of cybersecurity laws and regulations to protect those assets. The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance...

Retail Tips for a Successful Holiday Season

Retail Tips for a Successful Holiday Season

The holidays are rapidly approaching, and the holiday season is big business for retailers! Americans spent over $936 billion during the 2022 holiday season according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) which is impressive considering that it occurred amid...

Tips on How Your Retail Organization Can Reduce Holiday Theft and Loss

Tips on How Your Retail Organization Can Reduce Holiday Theft and Loss

The Holiday shopping season is here, and retailers will soon be navigating the annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday events. Stores will welcome thousands of visitors, most of which will be there to legitimately shop. However, there will most likely be a few bad actors...

Effective Strategies for Increasing Average Check Size in Restaurants

Effective Strategies for Increasing Average Check Size in Restaurants

In the highly competitive restaurant industry, finding ways to increase revenue and profitability is a top priority for restaurant owners and managers. One effective approach is to focus on increasing the average check size, which refers to the amount of money spent...

Tips for Form 990 Review: What Nonprofit Boards Need to Know

Tips for Form 990 Review: What Nonprofit Boards Need to Know

A Form 990 is the nonprofit tax form that details an organization’s activities and financial standing. This form not only justifies an organization’s tax-exempt status, but also reveals key information that charity-rating organizations and grant makers use when...

SECURE Act 2.0 Expanded Access to Retirement Funds

SECURE Act 2.0 Expanded Access to Retirement Funds

The SECURE Act 2.0 has brought about many significant changes to the retirement plan landscape in recent months. Several of these changes affected the 2023 tax year, with more set to become effective January 1, 2024. Amongst the 2024 changes are several provisions...

Top Areas of Tax Exposure and Audit Risk for Manufacturers

Top Areas of Tax Exposure and Audit Risk for Manufacturers

When operating a manufacturing business, there are several taxes at the federal, state, and local level that must be considered. Depending upon “what” you’re selling and “where” you’re selling, some manufacturers may be subject to a wider variety of taxes whereas...