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Could Your Business Run Without You or Your Key Employees?
Key Takeaways Businesses become vulnerable when critical knowledge, relationships, access, or decision-making rests with one person. Key-person risk applies to owners as well as employees and can affect day-to-day operations, […]
Still Paying Student Loans? Your Repayment Options Are Changing
Key Takeaways Federal student loan repayment options are changing, including the planned phaseout of PAYE by July 1, 2028. The new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) became available July 1, 2026, […]
New Overtime Rules: Is Your Payroll Ready?
Key Takeaways Beginning with 2026 Forms W-2, employers must separately report qualified overtime compensation in Box 12 using code TT. The deduction generally applies only to the overtime premium required […]
Five Tax-Related Conversations Business Owners Should Be Having Now
Key Takeaways Recent tax law changes make this a good time to revisit equipment purchases and capital investments. Review whether your current business structure still aligns with your tax and […]
Thinking About a Business Loan? Start With These Questions.
Key Takeaways A business loan should support a clear strategy, not solve underlying financial challenges. Reviewing your cash flow, profitability, and financial projections before applying improves decision-making and lender readiness. […]
The Business Risks You May Be Overlooking
Key Takeaways Many of the biggest business risks come from internal processes, not external events. Relying too heavily on one employee, customer, or supplier can create unnecessary vulnerability. Strong internal […]
Before Reacting to Headlines, Look at Your Numbers
Key Takeaways National headlines provide context, but your financial statements tell the story of your business. Revenue alone doesn’t measure financial health; profitability, cash flow, and expenses matter too. Regularly […]
Building Value Before You Exit
Key Takeaways The most successful business transitions often begin years before an owner plans to retire or exit. Business value is influenced by factors beyond revenue, including management depth, operational […]
What Should Business Owners Be Reviewing Right Now?
Key Takeaways A mid-year review helps business owners assess whether revenue, profitability, and cash flow are tracking as expected. Revenue growth alone does not guarantee stronger financial performance if expenses […]
Understanding Connecticut Property Revaluations
Key Takeaways Connecticut municipalities periodically conduct property revaluations to bring assessed values in line with current market conditions. A higher property assessment does not automatically mean property taxes will increase […]
Does Your Business Qualify for Tariff Refunds?
Key Takeaways Most small and mid-sized businesses will not qualify for tariff refunds because they were not the importer of record. Refund eligibility is limited to businesses that directly imported […]
You May Owe Sales Tax in More Places Than You Think
Key Takeaways Sales tax rules have expanded significantly following South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., allowing states like Connecticut to impose obligations based on sales activity, not just physical presence. Connecticut […]