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Contributing as much as possible to tax-deferred retirement accounts such as traditional 401(k)s and IRAs is a common recommendation. Contributions generally are pretax or deductible, and the power of tax-deferred...

Trading items or services — without exchanging cash — has long been common among small businesses. Today, some use online barter exchanges to facilitate trades. In addition to preserving cash...

BGM, a Top 200 full-service accounting, tax, audit, and advisory firm headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, is pleased to announce that John T. Chipman & Company, LLP (JTC), a highly respected...

For decades, businesses have used bank lockbox services to speed up collections and reduce administrative work involved in processing customer checks. Today, the basic idea remains the same, but modern...

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. We’re honored to welcome Kevin Gordon, Head of...

Most people don’t think much about their health until something feels wrong. By then, many of the decisions available years earlier have already disappeared. In this episode, Jon Meyer sits...

Disability insurance is a valuable benefit provided by many employers. It replaces a portion of the insured person’s income — typically 45% to 65% of pre-disability earnings — after a specified...

Many small businesses start out as sole proprietorships. This structure is simple and inexpensive to establish and maintain — and it gives the owner direct access to profits without having...

Are you selling your business, soliciting new investors, updating a buy-sell agreement, pursuing litigation or drafting an estate plan? An accurate business valuation prepared by a valuation professional is critical...

Businesses in economically distressed communities often have difficulty obtaining capital for expansion, equipment, facilities and other investments. The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) encourages private investment in these underserved areas...