After a robust job market over the last few years, layoffs are now on the rise. Through November 2023, employers have announced nearly 690,000 job cuts this year, an increase of...
6 Tax Angles to Layoffs
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Business Strategies
5 Ways Financial Advisors Can Help Start-Ups Succeed
Every business starts with a "seed" idea that germinates into a fledging business under the right conditions. The decisions that owners make when launching a start-up will impact...
Leveraging AI to Add Value to Your Business
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for years. In November 2022, however, the technology became more broadly used by the general public with the advent of Chat...
Risk Management: 8 Ways to Reduce Business Insurance Costs
How much money is your business spending on insurance products? Insurance is often a major business expense, and it can be a lifesaver when the unexpected happens. However,...
How Business Valuators Estimate the DLOM in a Volatile Market
When valuing a business, recent market volatility may well translate into higher discounts for lack of marketability (DLOM) because investors generally will pay less for...
When a Valuation Professional Finds Fraud
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...
Protect Your Public Company With an Insider Trading Policy
Successful stock trading requires access to information — preferably publicly available information. However, some investors attempt to get a jump on the market by using...
Divorce Valuations: Active versus Passive Appreciation
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...
Hiring Family Members Can Pay Off for Everyone
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...
Is it Time to Rebid Your Vendor Contracts?
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...