08.13.14

What to do When Raising Menu Prices is the Only Option
James Pellino

From the new Health Care Reform Act to this past year’s polar vortex, restaurateurs have recently faced a plethora of challenges. One problem they have run into this past year is the dramatic increase in food costs. This blog examines what to do when raising menu prices is the only option.

08.12.14

How Not-For-Profit Watchdogs Rate Your Organization

Watchdog organizations that patrol not-for-profits have been around for several years, and you probably know that they aim to make available information on charities’ financial health to benefit donors and funders. But do you know how they evaluate not-for-profits like yours?

08.11.14

What’s Coming Up from the Department of Labor

The Department of Labor (DOL) is working on several important initiatives in 2014 covering a broad range of retirement plan issues. This blog reviews some initiatives affecting qualified retirement plans.

07.30.14

Five Ways to Boost Your Not-For-Profit’s Income

With donor contributions continuing to lag for many not-for-profits, you may be looking for ways to make up the difference in income. This is the time to revisit some tried-and-true ways for not-for-profits to generate revenue. It is also time to get creative and brainstorm some new potential money makers for your organization.

07.29.14

Ten Things I’ve Never Heard a Successful Startup Founder Say

Highlighting statements that a “Successful Founder” would NEVER say, it takes an ironic, but truthful spin on this topic to get your mind thinking. Keep reading through the comments, and you’ll find some of the best. We promise that after skimming through this post, and comments, you’ll feel refreshed and may even get a laugh out of it.

07.28.14

I Want to Buy a New Property But Can I Assume the Seller’s Loan?

At ORBA, we have seen a recent increase in commercial real estate transactions. With the credit market still somewhat stingy, potential buyers may want to consider assuming their sellers’ loans. Not surprisingly, this approach comes with pros and cons. This blog describes how it works.

07.23.14

Is a Food Truck Right for Me?

Statistically speaking, food trucks rarely generate high profits. Time, space, legal and weather limitations can present obstacles to a food truck’s ability to generate profits. However, food trucks can still be excellent financial strategies for new and existing operators. This article will help you decide if a food truck is right for you.

07.22.14

Claiming the Home Office Deduction Now Easier
Dan Newman

For those who use their home as their place of business, claiming a home office deduction has become significantly easier. This brief article explains that, under a new simplified method, a taxpayer can make a simple calculation based solely on the area of the workspace.

07.17.14

Paralegals May Hold the Key to Profitability

Although the roles and responsibilities of paralegals (or legal assistants) can differ widely by firm, these employees ideally spend minimal time performing administrative work. By the same token, firms must be careful not to give their paralegals work that should be handled by lawyers. This article explains how to get this balance right.

07.16.14

Want to Join a Bundled Payment Network?

In January 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the health care organizations selected to participate in its three-year Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative. This article discusses differences between the four models of care and notes the importance of planning ahead for operating under such arrangements.