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International Businesses

Executive Guide to Global Expansion in the US for UK Businesses

Teresa Gordon

Industrial Automation Companies

The “Value” of Specialization

Bryan Powrozek

Architecture & Engineering Firms

A&E Firms: Why You Should Track WIP

Ben Smith

Transaction Support

7 Ways to Increase Business Value Even When You’re Not for Sale

Tim Hilligoss

Tax & Assurance Guidance

Is Immediate R&D Expensing on The Horizon?

Sarah Russell

Industrial Automation Companies

Beyond the Multiple: How Profitability Impacts Value

Bryan Powrozek

Private Client Services

Do You Have a Personal Balance Sheet?

A personal balance sheet provides an overall snapshot of your wealth at a specific period in time. If you are a business owner, a balance sheet can help you manage your business by identifying concentrations of certain assets, and when you might have too much of one thing or not enough of another to run your business.

by Margaret Amsden

April 11, 2022

International Businesses

US Subsidiaries: Beware of Surprise Tax

Capital gains made from the sale of personal property are generally associated with the residency of the person making the sale. Foreign investors will need to understand the status of their U.S. stock to predict their tax responsibilities when making deals to avoid any surprises on their tax bills. Capital gains made from the sale of personal property are generally associated with the residency of the person making the sale. Foreign investors will need to understand the status of their U.S. stock to predict their tax responsibilities when making deals to avoid any surprises on their tax bills.

by Nina Wang

March 22, 2022

Industrial Automation Companies

Empower Your Business Through Automation

Tracking key performance indicators is an effective way for businesses to reinforce practices that work and filter out those that don’t. It is more important than ever to give a business every chance to succeed, especially as the economic effects of the pandemic linger. Using KPIs, dashboards, forecasting, and analytics can help businesses gain a competitive edge in the market.

by Bryan Powrozek

by Elly Mioduszewski

March 17, 2022

Transaction Support

It’s Time to Plan Your Business Exit Strategy

Selling your business ownership stake at the right time – and for the right price – can be a challenge. To make matters even more uncertain, today’s buyers are more sophisticated than ever – especially with rising private equity influence. The earlier you start crafting an exit strategy, the better.

by Tim Hilligoss

by Ben Smith

March 15, 2022

Architecture & Engineering Firms

Key Performance Indicators A & E Firms Should be Tracking

When it comes to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for A&E firms, conventional wisdom suggests that healthier businesses always have bigger numbers. While that’s generally true, there can be a lot more to metrics than just whether they’re going up or down. What’s optimal for the size, growth stage, and market considerations for one business won’t necessarily be right for yours.

by Kevin Johns

March 8, 2022

Private Client Services

Buy-Sell Agreements Pave the Way for Your Future

Having a properly structured buy-sell agreement in place is a best practice for long-term business success. Also known as a buyout agreement, the right buy-sell plan provides vital financial protection for shareholders or partners and their families. It also helps to ensure the continuity of the business for employees and customers.

by Margaret Amsden

March 3, 2022

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