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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 …


Read more

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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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 …

Read more

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.”  …


Read more

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 …


Read more

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 …


Read more

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.


Read more

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 …


Read more

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 …


Read more

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 …


Read more

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 …


Read more

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 …


Read more

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