11.14.17

Know the Risks and Rewards of Operating Across State Lines

Estimating state taxes is generally easier when you operate in only one state. However, manufacturers and distributors that cross state lines may be subject to taxes in more than one state. Although this may complicate matters during tax filing season, it could also offer opportunities to lower your company’s state tax liability. The Concept of […]

11.11.17

11 Lessons in Cloud-Based Etiquette

Have you been on the receiving end of some untoward cloud-based etiquette? At one point or another, I’m sure all of us has experienced a video conference with someone while their roommate was chowing down on Chipotle in the background. If not, count your lucky stars, as it’s not a pretty scene.

11.07.17

Consider Your Options With Nonvested Participant Forfeitures

Employee benefit plans provide a combination of vested and nonvested assets. When employees leave a company before their matching 401(k) contributions have vested, they forfeit those amounts. This brief article reviews the options available to plan sponsors when dealing with these assets.

11.03.17

Evaluating Your Fundraising Returns
Harry Fox

As competition continues to increase for contributions, donors have begun to look for more accountability and transparency from not-for-profits, especially regarding fundraising. Not only is the sum of money raised in campaigns meaningful, but how efficiently the money is raised is significant as well.

11.02.17

Active Versus Passive Investment Funds: Should You Let Participants Decide?
Adam J. Pechin

According to a report by Casey Quirk of Deloitte, 72% of money invested into funds went into passive funds in 2015. While some may see this as a strong case for passive investing, it is not that simple for plan sponsors.

10.24.17

Tips to Improve Attorney Timekeeping

Timekeeping is a “necessary evil” for every law firm. Even attorneys who work on a contingent fee basis need to keep adequate documentation of their time to obtain court-awarded fees, and lawyers who charge on a flat-fee basis must track their hours to provide accurate time estimates and confirm they’re charging appropriate fees. So how can you get your attorneys to better track their time?

10.16.17

What Kind of Insurance Does the Project Need?
Adam M. Levine

Every business requires comprehensive insurance coverage to protect its assets and income. However, property owners and developers need to consider more than just general liability, workers’ compensation and business interruption policies. Here is a quick overview of what else may be necessary.

10.12.17

Three Things You Must Have Before Fishing for VC and Angel Funding

Let us start with a dose of reality. Very few, as in significantly less than 1%, of emerging U.S. businesses successfully secure Venture Capital (VC) funding. According to the National Venture Capital Association, less than 1,500 companies were the beneficiaries of first time VC backing in 2015. While angel funding is more available than VC investments, only about 2.5% of companies that apply successfully attain funding. If you think your company will be one of the lucky few, here are a few things you will need before pitching to VC or angel investors.

10.11.17

Should You Outsource Billing?
Greg Koelling

Deciding to handle your billing in-house or hire an outside billing company is an important decision with significant implications for your practice’s long-term financial health. It is a good idea to look at all of the pros and cons to ensure your decision is the right one.

10.10.17

How to Control Overhead Costs

You cannot control costs if you do not know what they are. Unfortunately, many medical practices do not have enough granularity in their budgets to determine what is actually going on, let alone where to start making cuts if needed.