4 steps to improving your company’s sales
Most salespeople would tell you that there are few better feelings in life than closing a deal. This is because guiding a customer through the sales process and coming out the other side with dollars committed isn’t a matter of blind luck.
The easiest way to survive an IRS audit is to get ready in advance
IRS audit rates are historically low, according to the latest data, but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined. But with proper preparation and planning, you should fare well.
The red flags are many when borrowing from your retirement plan
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people borrowing from their companies’ qualified retirement plans, and the CARES Act provides some temporary rule changes to this loan type.
The tax rules for deducting the computer software costs of your business
Do you buy or lease computer software to use in your business? Do you develop computer software for use in your business, or for sale or lease to others?
Collective impact initiatives: All for one and one for all
Collective impact initiatives are growing among not-for-profits. Such initiatives are about more than collaboration. They represent the commitment of a group of organizations to a common agenda for solving a specific social problem. This group can include the nonprofits themselves, government agencies, businesses and constituent communities. Should your nonprofit participate in collective impact? Ask SEK's nonprofit advisors today!
Weighing the risks vs. rewards of a mezzanine loan
To say that most small to midsize businesses have at least considered taking out a loan this year would probably be an understatement.
On-time financial reporting is key in times of crisis
Many companies are struggling as a result of shutdowns and restructurings during the COVID-19 crisis. To add insult to injury, some have also fallen victim to arson, looting or natural disasters in 2020.