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“Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable.” ― Mark Twain I’m a big proponent of tracking key metrics in your business. (For those unfamiliar with the term, a metric is…
“I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it is much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers that might be wrong.” –…
A few years ago, I did a string of articles talking about the importance of charging appropriately. They talked about how customer loyalty can sometimes be fleeting, how low prices…
Bookkeeping is the bane of most business owners' existence. But ignoring our books or putting them on the back burner can be one of the costliest mistakes we ever make.…
One of my favorite things in music is when one artist samples another artist’s work. (“Sampling” means taking a portion of an existing song and using that as an element…
“I can do that myself. I don’t need to hire someone else to do it.” How often have you heard the above statement? Someone is capable of doing a task…
2019 and all of its tax deadlines are upon us! Below is a quick guide of the most important dates to keep in mind this calendar year. January 15th: due date…
Every year, I have (nearly) countless conversations with clients about how they can reduce their tax bills. And, obviously, that is a big part of the expertise we provide and…
“Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.” – Ray…
The recently passed business tax plan is the most comprehensive tax reform passed in three decades. As a business owner, here's what you need to know: