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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. The second quarter brought continued movement in the...

Whether you’re launching a start-up, expanding into different markets, developing a new product or pursuing a business acquisition, attracting investors requires more than a good idea. Investors want to see...

Last year, the new tax deduction for taxpayers 65 and older was sometimes referred to as “no tax on Social Security.” In actuality, this up-to-$6,000-per-individual deduction, also known as the...

Start-ups must choose a legal entity for their business activities. The type of entity you select affects how the business is taxed and who may be held personally liable for...

Every business will eventually face leadership transitions. Whether key people retire, pursue new opportunities or become unable to do their job, your business must maintain continuity. Often, smooth transitions depend...

One thing I’ve noticed with many families is that the decision to have a parent move in is rarely just about having an extra bedroom. Sometimes the decision happens after...

Thinking about selling your business someday? The decisions you make years before a transaction can have a major impact on value, buyer interest, and your options when it’s time to...

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some homeowners with substantial gains when they sell. Of course a large profit...

Do you operate a side gig in addition to your regular day job? Whether you’ve turned a love for crafting into an online store or you play the guitar at...

Running a business requires juggling countless responsibilities. Not surprisingly, bookkeeping tasks often end up on the bottom of to-do lists. The good news is that falling behind doesn’t necessarily mean...

BGM is proud to announce that the Firm has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by the Minnesota Star Tribune for the third consecutive year. This recognition is based...

Even with a relatively low unemployment rate (averaging around 4.4% over the past year), layoffs and terminations continue to affect workers across many industries. If you’ve recently lost your job,...

Most startup founders spend years obsessing over product-market fit, burn rates, and growth. What they don’t prepare for is the other side: the moment the exit happens and millions of...

If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking about selling a property. If it has appreciated significantly, a...

For many successful retirees, the hardest part of retirement isn’t deciding how to invest their money. It’s learning how to spend it. That may sound strange at first. After all,...