Business Planning & Consulting

Is your company’s pricing strategy still viable?

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October 3, 2025
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Pricing is among the most powerful levers for business owners to calibrate their companies’ profitability. Set prices too low and you risk leaving money on the table. Set them too high and customers may pass you by for cheaper competitors. Your continuous objective should be to find that sweet spot where prices are competitive while […]
#BusinessPlanning, #PricingStrategy, #Profitability
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5 ways your business can build a stronger annual budget

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September 3, 2025
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As summer gives way to fall, many businesses begin their budget-setting processes for the upcoming year. This annual rite of passage can be stressful, contentious and, perhaps worst of all, disappointing if your budgets often fail to achieve their objectives. The good news is that there are many ways to enhance your company’s budgeting process […]
#BudgetingTips, #BusinessPlanning, #FinancialPlanning, #SmartBusiness
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A tax guide to choosing the right business entity

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August 11, 2025
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One of the most critical decisions entrepreneurs make when starting or restructuring a business is choosing the right entity type. This choice directly impacts how the business is taxed, the level of administrative complexity and regulatory compliance obligations. While legal liability considerations also matter, we will focus on tax implications. For liability advice, consult a […]
#BusinessEntities, #ChooseTheRightEntity, #SmallBusinessSuccess
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The QBI deduction and what’s new in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act

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July 28, 2025
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The qualified business income (QBI) deduction, which became effective in 2018, is a significant tax benefit for many business owners. It allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to 20% of QBI, not to exceed 20% of taxable income. It can also be claimed for up to 20% of income from qualified real estate investment trust […]
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How can your business set the stage for organic sales growth?

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July 18, 2025
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For businesses looking to reach the next level of success, there’s no bigger star than organic sales growth. Simply defined, this is achieving an increase in revenue through existing operations rather than from mergers, acquisitions or other external investments. As you’ve likely noticed, coaxing this star into the spotlight isn’t easy. How can you set […]
#BusinessStrategy, #CustomerExperience, #OrganicSalesGrowth
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Business owners can rest easier with sound cash flow management

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June 13, 2025
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Slow cash flow is one of the leading causes of insomnia for business owners. Even if sales are strong, a lack of liquidity to pay bills and cover payroll can cause more than a few sleepless nights. The good news is that you can rest easier by exercising sound cash flow management. Scrutinize your cycles […]
#BusinessPlanning, #CashFlowManagement, #FinancialPlanning
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5 tax breaks on the table: What business owners should know about the latest proposals

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June 9, 2025
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A bill in Congress — dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill — could significantly reshape several federal business tax breaks. While the proposed legislation is still under debate, it’s already sparking attention across business communities. Here’s a look at the current rules and proposed changes for five key tax provisions and what they could mean […]
#BusinessTaxPlanning, #FederalTaxUpdates, #TaxReform
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Mission and vision statements help businesses rise above the din

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June 6, 2025
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Many of today’s businesses operate in a cacophonous marketplace. Everyone is out blasting emails, pushing notifications and proclaiming their presence on social media. Where does it all leave your customers and prospects? Quite possibly searching for a clear perception of your company. One way — well, two ways — to rise above the din is […]
#BrandIdentity, #MissionStatement, #VisionStatement
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Cost management is critical for companies today

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May 2, 2025
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Many business owners take an informal approach to controlling costs, tackling the issue only when it becomes an obvious problem. A better way to handle it is through proactive, systematic cost management. This means segmenting your company into its major spending areas and continuously adjusting how you allocate dollars to each. Here are a few […]
#BusinessStrategy, #CostManagement, #OperationalEfficiency, #SupplyChainSavings
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How to evaluate and undertake a business transformation

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March 14, 2025
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Many industries have undergone monumental changes over the last decade or so. Broadly, there are two ways to adapt to the associated challenges: slowly or quickly. Although there’s much to be said about small, measured responses to economic change, some companies might want to undertake a more urgent, large-scale revision of their operations. This is […]
#BusinessGrowth, #BusinessTransformation, #StrategicPlanning, Leadership
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