by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Sell a Business |
Many business owners are uncertain about how to establish a value for their business, regardless of its stage of development. How to value ideas, start-ups and mature businesses differ greatly. Learn more.
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Entities, Start a Business |
Our Comprehensive Starting a Business Checklist includes the steps for Pre-Startup, Business Formation and How to Establish your Startup. It’s your roadmap to launch a new business while protecting your personal assets and income.
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Entities, Start a Business |
In this post, I will be addressing how to pay yourself as a business owner and these related subjects:
Business owner compensation overview
Why does Reasonable Compensation of business owners matter
S-Corp Shareholder Employee compensation
C Corporation Shareholder Employee compensation
Distribution of Property & Cash to Other Shareholders
Taxes Applicable When a Business is Sold to a New S Corp or C Corp owner
Partnerships – Compensation, Distributions & Sale Proceeds Tax Consequences
Sole Proprietorships Compensation,Distributions & Sale Tax Consequences
LLC Member Compensation, Distributions & Sale Tax Consequences
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Capital, Grow a Business, Start a Business, Trepopedia |
Business debt and equity are central to the operations of any company. The amount of debt and equity a business carries has a major impact on how the business operates, and on how it is positioned for success. Business capital is the money a company uses to purchase... 
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Capital, Grow a Business |
v Have a Question? Add it to the bottom of this post! Business Lending from Banks Whether you’re a Main Street small business, an Entrepreneur growing a business from start-up, or a Middle Market Business about to embark on an Initial Public Offering (IPO),... 
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Start a Business, Trepopedia |
Have a Question? Ask your question below and one of our Advisors will answer. Understanding the differences between a sole proprietorship and an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is essential for any business owner – but especially important for a business owner... 
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Start a Business, Trepopedia |
Have a Question? Ask your question below and one of our Advisors will answer. A lifestyle business is created and typically operated by its founder to serve the purpose of sustaining a particular level of income, and no more. Often founded by an individual,... 
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Entities, Start a Business, Trepopedia |
Have a Question? Ask your question below and one of our Advisors will answer. When starting a new business, there are a few steps you’ll need to take in order to officially incorporate the business within its state. Usually the first step is creating and filing... 
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Entities, Start a Business |
Jim Beach, author and serial entrepreneur, interviewed Exit Promise founder Holly Magister on his radio show School for Startups Radio. We want to share some of the insights from that interview here on the blog. This is the second post in this series, and we’ll cover... 
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Entities, Exit Planning, Start a Business |
Jim Beach, author and serial entrepreneur, interviewed Exit Promise founder Holly Magister on his radio show School for Startups Radio. We want to share some of the insights from that interview here on the blog. First, read about how Holly recommends entrepreneurs can... 
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Start a Business |
Many business owners (starups and veterans alike) may find the requirements to register a business in their state surprising. When a business owner starts their business and chooses to form an entity, registering a business name occurs separately from the formation of... 
by Sabrina Baker, PHR | Grow a Business, Start a Business |
Managing the people side of a growing business is often just as difficult as managing operational challenges. From finding top talent to establishing and building a company culture, the human side of a business is a constant work in progress.
As businesses grow, one consideration leaders must wrestle with has to do with what is the best organizational structure. How many layers will the business have? At what point are other leadership roles outside of the CEO required? Answering these questions is essential if the business wants to continue to grow.
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Business Entities, Start a Business |
Have a Question? Ask your question below and one of our Advisors will answer. Once you’ve decided to start a new business, exploring the various business structures available is usually your first step. Unfortunately, for many there is a great deal of... 
by Chris George | Business Capital, Start a Business |
In the last six years, millions of Americans have lost their jobs and found it exceedingly difficult to find new ones, even after putting in decades with the same company. Many forward-thinking individuals among the unemployed have concluded that creating their own businesses and jobs may be their best hope for working again. The entrepreneurial spirit is still alive and well in America!
by Chris George | Business Capital, Grow a Business |
Most individuals who consider themselves entrepreneurs believe they must start their own business to earn the title. However, what some do not realize is that the entrepreneurial spirit can be fulfilled in a variety of ways, not the least of which is purchasing an existing business. The following is a list of advantages for buying a business over starting one from scratch.
by Greg Younts, CMAI | Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Sell a Business |
A business plan is critical to the success of any business. And, if the plan is frequently reviewed and updated, it becomes increasingly valuable over time. It provides valuable historical information to help a business owner make decisions on the future direction of the company.
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Grow a Business, Start a Business |
It takes a special kind of person to start a business: a rare combination of drive, ambition, creativity, tenacity and impatience for action. But even within the community of business experts and entrepreneurs there is a special breed of person known as a “serial entrepreneur.”
by Holly Magister, CPA, CFP® | Start a Business |
It never ceases to amaze entrepreneurs how certain seemingly simple decisions, made during the early years of their business startup, can become fatal errors down the road. After meeting with many business owners across a broad spectrum of industries it’s common to find them enduring the consequences of the same, or similar, errors over and over again.
