The Secret to Longevity in Business
Posted by Jim Biehl on February 6, 2019
Jim Biehl
Have you ever wondered how some companies last for generations while others fade into obsolescence? In the firm’s long history of working with closely-held businesses, several shared traits among companies reaching the 50-year mark and beyond have proven to be a success time and again. Observing established companies functioning as finely tuned machines, while welcoming change, it’s clear that these principles foster the longevity of industry leaders. Proactive vs. Reactive – Longstanding businesses are forward thinking and employ some form of strategic planning that allows the team to “aim for the same tree on the horizon.” Decision making is aligned …
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Vigilance Helps Defend Cyber Attacks
Posted by David Van Damme on February 5, 2019
Situations You’ll Want to Avoid You have undoubtedly heard it before: When it comes to opening emails, clicking links, and browsing – – “Be vigilant.” …
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Managing Your Net Working Capital
Posted by Margaret Amsden and Ben Smith on February 2, 2018
When a business is considering selling there are many elements to be managed. One of the elements that should be closely monitored is called Net …
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Asset Acquisitions: The Dichotomy Between Buyer and Seller Objectives
Posted by Margaret Amsden and Ben Smith on January 16, 2018
Growth through acquisition is an important option for business owners because it offers a significantly faster way to build market share in an existing …
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Advantage Austria Automotive Webinar Now Online
Posted by Sarah Russell and Alex Martin on December 27, 2017
Shareholder Sarah Russell and Principal Alex Martin share their insight during the automotive update with Advantage Austria.
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Planning for Year-End in the Midst of Tax Changes
Posted by Margaret Amsden on November 15, 2017
As I am sure you are aware, the House and Senate are working feverishly to enact major tax reform. The proposals have been characterized as …
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Estate Planning Strategies for Uncertain Times
Posted by Margaret Amsden and Casey Haggerty on November 14, 2017
Among the many rumors surrounding tax reform, several concepts have surfaced regarding what lies ahead with respect to the estate tax. In general, the …
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Succession Planning for Small Businesses
Posted by Ben Smith on August 3, 2017
Fact: 12 million baby boomers will attempt to transition from their workplaces in the next five to 10 years. This has significant meaning for …
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Five Questions Answered about Expat Individual Income Tax in China
Posted by Nina Wang and Timothy Hilligoss on July 25, 2017
As a direct result of globalization, there is an increasing amount of foreigners working in China. It’s important for a foreign person to know …
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Record Retention Schedule
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on February 6, 2017
As companies and individuals often inquire about how long to maintain records as both a best practice, and for legal reasons, the table below …
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