The straight line

Cash flow is always an important element in the smooth and successful operation of your business and is particularly key in meeting opportunities and demands. Generating sales and managing operations are, of course, also important, but ensuring that that cash from those sales is collected and that your company’s daily cash flow needs are managed efficiently and...

Most employers had no problems meeting the February 15, 2018, deadline to begin using the 2018 federal income tax withholding tables, which reflect changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). However, many employees question how the TCJA will affect them. Those are findings of a recent American Payroll Association survey of 1,000 payroll...

Customer loyalty may seem like a myth from the distant past. In these days of intense competition — both from brick-and-mortar businesses and e-commerce operations — a company either provides quality customer service or pays the price of failure. That’s simply because today’s customers demand it. If they don’t get the service they want from you, they know...

The Roth IRA remains an attractive retirement planning vehicle for many individuals after the changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Here’s what you need to know about Roth IRAs and Roth IRA conversions under the new law. Tax Advantages Roth IRAs offer several important tax advantages over traditional IRAs. First and foremost,...

If you’re like most sales professionals, you probably spend much of the day keeping your existing customers happy. Because there often isn’t not much time left to drum up new business, it’s essential to make the most of your precious networking hours – or even minutes. Fortunately, you probably attend community functions where you rub elbows with...

When you got married, you knew it was for “better or worse.” But you might not know about laws that hold you responsible if your spouse cheats on a tax return. Married couples filing jointly should be aware that: You are both responsible for tax, interest and penalties — even after a divorce or the death...