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Things to Consider When Appointing Advisory Board

Things to Consider When Appointing Advisory Board

 

By Marc I. Abrams, CPA, SLGG Partner

 

Whether your business is just starting up or already growing, an outside advisory board can be extremely helpful.

 

While a board cannot manage your day-to-day operations, it can contribute to the strategic process by drawing on board members' expertise and experience. It can help you determine whether you should expand a product line, enter new markets, and grow internally or acquire other businesses. In addition, for a closely held business that is considering going public, board members who have been through the process can be invaluable. Read more...



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Roadmap to a Financing Transaction That Works

Roadmap to a Financing Transaction That Works

Completing a major financing transaction can be difficult.  Whether it is angel financing, bridge debt, venture capital, or senior debt financing, many entrepreneurs do not take the steps necessary to ensure that the transaction occurs as smoothly as possible.  Transactions can fall apart before they get started because the company simply is not prepared.  Of course, nothing can guarantee that you will be able to raise capital, but there are some steps you can take to provide you and your company with the best possible odds. Read more...
by Jim Pitrat, CPA, SLGG Partner



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Unpaid Trust Fund Taxes Are Serious Business

Unpaid Trust Fund Taxes Are Serious Business

 

One category of taxes the IRS considers a priority is unpaid employment taxes. Unfortunately some businesses engage in “pyramiding” – repeatedly withholding trust fund taxes from employees but intentionally failing to send them to the IRS.

Regardless of the reason a business has for not paying, federal law requires that employment taxes be paid to the government on time. Failure to do so may subject you to penalties and interest, collection actions, or seizure of assets. Read more...

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Audits of certain types of taxpayers increased last year, according to data released by the IRS. Here are the latest audit targets, as well as eight red flags that have been known to catch the attention of the IRS. While there's no way to guarantee your tax return won't be examined, it helps to know what items are likely to draw closer scrutiny from the IRS.
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It's flattering to be asked to serve as the executor of a loved one's estate. But before you accept, make sure you know the amount of work involved - as well as the legal liability involved. You should also be aware of the workload before you choose someone to be the executor of your own estate. Here is a list of some of the duties that executors must perform.
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The number is startling: The typical employer pays out nearly 40 cents of every payroll dollar to cover benefits, according to one survey. How does your business payroll compare? Click “Full Article” to find out how your business can use the figures to improve employee morale.
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Maximize the spread between cash outlays and inflows with a well-designed program to manage accounts payable. Click "Full Article" for some techniques to make the most out of the money you owe by, among other things, negotiating favorable payment terms with your vendors and other creditors as well as tapping every source of low-interest or no-interest credit.
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U.S. Ready To Talk About Temporary Visas At WTO
javno.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:36:51 GMT

 Why the Housing Bust is Good for the Homeless
newsweek.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:31:06 GMT

 Housing rescue bill heads to Bush
detnews.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:51:10 GMT

 Ford To Focus On Small Fuel Efficient Cars, Slows Down On Trucks, SUVs
AllHeadlineNews.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:49:20 GMT

 FCC OKs satellite radio merger
msnbc.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:30:03 GMT
 
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