The general business credit (GBC) may help certain small businesses cut their federal income tax obligations significantly. This is an "umbrella" credit that encompasses various...
FAQs on the General Business Credit
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Business Strategies
How a Business Valuation Pro Can Help Avoid M&A Pitfalls
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity increased significantly in the fourth quarter of 2023, signaling a hot M&A market for 2024. But there are some potential pitfalls...
Factoring Industry Risk into the Business Valuation Equation
There's generally a trade-off between risk and return in business valuation. Investors expect to receive a higher return as a company exposes them to greater risk....
6 Tax Angles to Layoffs
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...
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...