Business Owner Planning
Thinking about retirement? If you’re like most business owners, the bulk of your net worth is tied to your business. Of course, you have savings and investments, but to really retire comfortably, you’ll need to unlock your most valuable asset. Read this guide to learn more about steps and best practices for business owner retirement planning
As a small business owner, you’re likely juggling tons of responsibilities to keep your business running smoothly and efficiently. These responsibilities include anything from accounting, marketing, and sales, to production, inventory management, and personal responsibilities. On top of that, you’ll probably have even more pressing tasks waiting – like keeping your business and personal finances…
If your goal is to grow your Portland, Oregon company fast, you need a positive cash flow cycle or the ability to raise money at a feverish pace. Anything less and you will quickly grow yourself out of business. A positive cash flow cycle simply means you get paid before you have to pay others….
In October 2016, the IRS issued a reminder to employers and small-business owners of a new January 31 deadline for submitting Forms W-2 and certain Forms 1099-MISC to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The accelerated deadline, which was enacted as part of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act passed in late 2015, is designed…
What a Study of 14,000 Businesses Reveals About How You Should Not Be Spending Your Time In an analysis of more than 14,000 businesses, a new study finds the most valuable companies take a contrarian approach to the boss doing the selling. Who does the selling in your business? My guess is that when you’re…
Looking back on 2014, history will show that it was a “pretty good” year to be an investor—in the United States. No one will remember the three minor corrections during the year that spooked the markets or the fact that no professional investor in January 2014 felt “really good” about being in either the bond…
With only a few weeks left in 2014, there is still time to cut your tax bill. We’ll review the more traditional strategies along with a few hidden gems specifically for business owners and accredited investors that often get over looked. The basic strategy for year-end planning is to time your recognition of income so…
When was the last time you had your blood pressure tested? Taking your blood pressure is one of the first things most doctors do before treating you for just about anything. How much pressure your blood is under as it courses through your veins is a reliable indicator of your overall health; and it can…
