Matter & Substance

Thoughts from our industry
to help Businesses and Individuals

April 23, 2019

Is your business stuck in the mud with its marketing plan?

A good marketing plan should be like a network of well-paved, clearly marked roads shooting out into the world and leading back to your company. But, all too easily, a business can get stuck in the mud while trying...

April 11, 2019

5 things to know about substantiating donations

You have countless options when it comes to choosing a charitable organization to donate to. You may choose from a variety of donation options, too; you may wish to give cash or to contribute noncash items such as stock,...

April 1, 2019

Financial statements: The Story of Your Business

Ask many entrepreneurs and small business owners to show you their financial statements and you’ll likely get a glimpse at their bookkeeping software. Although tracking transactions is critical, ledger detail is not a financial statement. In short, financial statements...

March 26, 2019

Taking the hybrid approach to cloud computing

For several years now, cloud computing has been touted as the perfect way for companies large and small to meet their software and data storage needs. But, when it comes to choosing and deploying a solution, one size doesn’t...

March 19, 2019

Refine your strategic plan with SWOT

With the year underway, your business probably has a strategic plan in place for the months ahead. Or maybe you’ve created a general outline but haven’t quite put the finishing touches on it yet. In either case, there’s a...

March 15, 2019

5 easy steps to controlling scope creep

Today’s business technology is both powerful and restrictive. No matter how “feature rich” a software solution or hardware asset may be, there’s always another upgrade around the corner. In other words, it’s just a matter of time before your...

March 14, 2019

Using knowledge management to develop your succession plan

As the old saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” This certainly rings true in business, as those who best understand their industries and markets tend to have a knack for staying on top. If that person is the owner, however,...

March 14, 2019

Five ways to give your sales staff the support they really need

“I could sell water to a whale” While many salespeople have an abundance of confidence (it’s really a prerequisite for the job, right?), the sales department still needs support just like any other part of a company. And we’re...

March 12, 2019

Getting wise to the rise of “smart” buildings

Nowadays, data drives everything – including the very buildings in which companies operate. If your business is considering upgrading its current facility, or moving to or constructing a new one, it’s important to be aware of “smart” buildings. A...

February 6, 2019

It’s time to organize your tax records!

With the new year just beginning, now is the perfect time to start organizing your tax records. Granted, it may not be something you relish doing, but tacking this now can save you a multitude of headaches later. Tax...

January 30, 2019

Four business functions you could outsource right now

One thing in plentiful supply in today’s business world is help. Orbiting every industry are providers, consultancies, and independent contractors offering a wide array of support services. Simply put, it’s never been easier to outsource certain business functions so...

January 3, 2019

Don’t get taxed twice on nondeductible IRA contributions

Do you make nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA? If so, it is important to understand the tax treatment of distributions to ensure you’re not taxed twice on the same income. Justify your strategy There are several reasons you...

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Matter & Substance

Thoughts from our industry to help Businesses and Individuals

Thoughts from our industry
to help Businesses and Individuals