Matter & Substance

Thoughts from our industry
to help Businesses and Individuals

December 18, 2018

BYOD policies: combining convenience with security

It’s easy to understand why more and more businesses are taking a “bring your own device” (BYOD) approach to the smartphones, tablets, and laptops many employees rely on to do their jobs. BYOD can boost employee efficiency and satisfaction,...

December 12, 2018

Six ways to get more value from an IT consultant

IT consultants are many things – experts in their field, champion of the workaround, and, generally, the “people persons” of the tech field. But they’re not magicians who, with the wave of a smartphone, can solve any dilemma you...

December 5, 2018

Finding a 401(k) that’s right for your business

By and large, today’s employees expect employers to offer a tax-advantaged retirement plan. A 401(k) is an obvious choice to consider, but you may not be aware that there are a variety of types to choose from. Let’s check...

November 27, 2018

Run the numbers before you extend customer credit

Funny thing about customers: They can keep you in business – but they can also put you out of it. The latter circumstance often arises when a company overly relies on a few customers that abuse their credit to...

November 13, 2018

Choosing between a calendar year and a fiscal year

Many business owners use a calendar year as their company’s tax year. It’s intuitive and aligns with most owners’ personal returns, making it about as simple as anything involving taxes can be. Not all businesses are able to fit their primary...

October 30, 2018

Following the ABC’s of customer assessment

When a business is launched, its owners typically welcome every customer through the door with a sigh of relief. But after the company has established itself, those same owners might start looking at their buying constituency a little more...

October 23, 2018

Keep a king in your castle with a cash reserve

You’ve no doubt heard the old business cliche “cash is king.” And it’s true: A company in a strong cash position stands a much better chance of securing financing, attracting investors, and executing on its own strategic plans. One...

October 16, 2018

Don’t let your employees expose you to cyberattacks

In today’s world, technology is constantly changing and becoming more important to our day to day lives, both in and out of the office. This unfortunately also means the cybercrime business is constantly changing and growing. There are many types...

October 9, 2018

A cost segregation study can accelerate depreciation deductions

Businesses that acquire, construct, or substantially improve a building – or did so in previous years – should consider a cost segregation study. These studies combine accounting and engineering techniques to identify building costs that are properly allocable to...

October 2, 2018

Matter & Substance

Thoughts from our industry to help Businesses and Individuals

Thoughts from our industry
to help Businesses and Individuals