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5-Point Checklist for Managing Inflation In Your Business

By: Len Rus June 30, 2022

With inflation running high, businesses everywhere are struggling to manage costs. Regardless of whether or not inflation is in check anytime soon, its effect on business revenue and savings requires planning and prioritizing now. We put together a checklist of potential ways you can manage the negative effects of inflation while identifying positive, long-term opportunities for your business.

Before Transferring Your Family Business to the Kids, Consider These Things

By: Len Rus May 17, 2021

I was on my way home the other day, talking with a client who was stressed about a major decision she was facing. After years of pouring her heart and soul, not to mention money, into building a successful family-owned business, she was ready to move on and pass it along to two of her children. She called to talk about the tax implications of selling the business, but instead of talking about capital gain, avoiding double taxes and minimizing tax liability, I steered the conversation in quite a different direction.

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8 Characteristics of Successful Family-Owned Businesses

By: Len Rus May 10, 2021

There’s no magic bullet for making your family-owned business hum smoothly along from one generation to the next. The good news? You can learn from successful family-owned businesses that have made it to the second, third, fourth and even fifth generations. I took some time to think about my most profitable family-owned business clients and identify what they all have in common. Here’s what I came up with.

Quick Guide: Exit Planning for Family-Owned Businesses

By: Len Rus April 22, 2021

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we don’t know what’s coming around the corner. And like the pandemic, the next thing that comes around the corner will likely be out of your control. But there is something you can control with some careful planning: the transfer of your family-owned business. Let’s talk about business exit plans.

Exit Planning Would Have Saved This Family-Owned Business from Bankruptcy

By: Len Rus February 03, 2021

Whether you want your company to continue growing after you retire or simply want to turn a profit on the sale of your business, every company owner needs an exit plan. As a CPA who has worked with business owners for decades, I’ve seen several companies unravel simply because they failed to plan ahead. Here’s just one example of a company that lost it all.

Tax Credit for Maryland Businesses That Take Cyber Security Measures

By: Len Rus October 16, 2018

There’s excellent news for Maryland businesses and it comes in the form of a tax credit. If your business has purchased cyber security goods or services from a Maryland cyber security company, congratulations. You’ve taken a smart step toward protecting your business from hackers. The promising news doesn’t stop there. There’s also a strong chance you’ll be eligible for a tax credit.