Imagine you’ve got your eye on a business that seems like an attractive investment or acquisition target. It boasts strong earnings, competitive growth estimates and a clean balance sheet. But this business has a secret: fraud. And fraud can dramatically change...
Successful stock trading requires access to information — preferably publicly available information. However, some investors attempt to get a jump on the market by using insider knowledge to make buying, selling and holding decisions. Federal and state laws...
It’s common in divorce cases that involve an interest in a closely held business for that investment to be the marital estate’s most valuable asset. In many states, when the owner-spouse brings this asset to the marriage, a specialist may be called...
One of the advantages of owning and operating your own business is the ability to hire family members to fill open positions. This can be a significant perk in today’s tight labor market. Bringing on family members can have tax benefits for all involved, too,...
While it’s great to have a good rapport with your vendors, it’s important to ensure the relationship remains cost-effective. Vendors who know there is a threat that they could lose your contract are more likely to focus on providing the best service and...
Once upon a time, consumers generally expected a clear line of demarcation between advertising and editorial content. While holdouts remain — especially from older generations — younger audiences who came of age during or after the advent of social media often have no...
