Times are tough and you’re looking for ways to reduce your overhead. As you are scanning your income statement you come to the line item for accounting services and think ...

This month’s financial planning article focused on meeting your life insurance needs. If you are young and just starting a family, you might have realized that you need more insurance than you ...

Mention an ESOP and some people might think you are talking about Aesop’s fables. Though the two sound the same, it’s doubtful the ancient Greeks ever considered selling their businesses through an Employee Stock ...

One of my professional functions is to serve as a small business advisor. I give advice on income taxes, product pricing, employment issues and anything else that relates to a business. Questions can often...

On the last Friday of June, legislators unveiled a new bill designed to reign in risk-taking by financial institutions; provide consumers with protection from dicey financial products; and prevent a recurrence...

Pundits who predicted a market correction in early spring were finally proved right, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped below 10,000 in late May. We saw the benchmark index last close below 10,000 in early...

As a homeowner, you probably do everything you can to protect your home, from taking care of maintenance items to locking the door when you leave.  But how often do you check the ...

Do you have a family that depends on you? If so, you probably need life insurance. But exactly how much do you need? The answer depends on numerous factors, but primarily this is based on your ...

If your customers or clients are dedicated smart phone users, a mobile application might be an excellent way to keep your services and cutting-edge accessibility uppermost in their minds. When it comes to reaching...

In addition to protecting your company’s infrastructure, your IT system can also help you avoid unpleasant surprises and maximize employee productivity in tough times. Consider the following checklist ...

No one expected the healthcare overhaul to be simple. The new regulatory standards governing employer-sponsored plans that were announced in June could mean that as many as 39 percent to 69 percent of employer-sponsored plans ...

Recent surveys undertaken by the National Federation of Independent Businesses and Wells Fargo reveal an uptick in business owners’ optimism. The gains in confidence reported in both surveys were ...