by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 10, 2026 | Latest News
Trading items or services — without exchanging cash — has long been common among small businesses. Today, some use online barter exchanges to facilitate trades. In addition to preserving cash flow, these types of transactions may expand your purchasing power, help you...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 9, 2026 | Latest News
For decades, businesses have used bank lockbox services to speed up collections and reduce administrative work involved in processing customer checks. Today, the basic idea remains the same, but modern lockbox services can automate your accounts receivable processes....
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 8, 2026 | Latest News
Disability insurance is a valuable benefit provided by many employers. It replaces a portion of the insured person’s income — typically 45% to 65% of pre-disability earnings — after a specified waiting period that starts when the person becomes disabled (as defined by...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 3, 2026 | Latest News
Many small businesses start out as sole proprietorships. This structure is simple and inexpensive to establish and maintain — and it gives the owner direct access to profits without having to take formal distributions. But it also makes your taxes more complicated...
by Kaylee Goertzen | Sep 2, 2026 | Latest News
Are you selling your business, soliciting new investors, updating a buy-sell agreement, pursuing litigation or drafting an estate plan? An accurate business valuation prepared by a valuation professional is critical to the success of these and many other activities....