IPA’s BusinessToday magazine is the official quarterly publication of IPA. IPA is a management consulting firm and business development group that focuses on improving small and medium-size businesses. The company goal is to assist clients to better manage, grow, succeed and improve their businesses. In addition to the knowledge that IPA provides, the strategic alliances contribute with assistance in growth, retirement planning, legal entity structure, wealth management and maximization of after tax dollars. Not only do the consultants contribute innovative strategies, but they deliver and implement solutions. IPA assists clients in making the most of their work and their lives.

Features

Tax Planning in a Recession
by Chris Wallis


Many small business owners believe that tax planning is unnecessary durring a recession. Discover why owners who believe this myth are dcreasing the chances of their business' survival.

ESOPs: not a magic bullet
by Erin Hollis


Workers’ confidence in their ability to live comfortably in retirement has a hit a new low, according to a recent survey. Learn about a plan that allows you to achieve your financial goals while helping you adequately prepare for retirement.

The ingredients of success
by Scott Wood


Jim Pettit’s catering business, The Old Daley Inn Catering Company, knew how to make great food. However, the company’s management needed help when it came to the financial and operational aspects of the company. Learn how Pettit and his team combined all the necessary ingredients to successfully manage the 'business of the business.'

Other Headlines

I heard it through the grapevine
by James Gibson


Emotions may be running high amongst your employees due to the current economic situation. Learn a few ways your company’s management can work to lessen the negativity imposed by a panicked workforce.

Charity begins at home
by Richard Bieman


As all of the provisions under the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 are set to expire on December 31, 2010, it may be time to revisit the estate planning you currently have in place. Read about new ways to minimize estate taxes.

Our economy: time to hit the reset button
by Dave Danzig


Wouldn’t it be great if life came equipped with a reset button we could use to erase the financial damage of the past? Since life is not that simple, discover ways to take advantage of this economy and put your family in a better financial position.

Leadership to remember
by Leigh Hafrey


Read about an experience which caused this author to evaluate leadership of the past and present.

Bankruptcy and the personal guarantee
by Andrew Corbett


When filing for bankruptcy, don’t get caught up in a personal guarantee. Increase your knowledge regarding the different types of bankruptcy filings and learn why a personal guarantee should be avoided at all costs.

The tax-free savings account
by Derek Mason


Discover the various benefits of one of Canada’s newest tax advantaged investment vehicles.

I heard it from a friend who...
by Rick Biederer


On the Internet, one negative comment made about your business can spread like wildfire. Read up on the ways to successfully manage your company’s online reputation.

State of the retail industry
by Betsy Demitropoulos


Learn some important facts about our nation’s largest employer — the retail industry.

Creating your business metropolis
by Tracy Legel and Eric Lee


Capital gains can put a damper on your ability to expand your corporate empire. Discover how a § 1031 exchange can help quash the fear of capital gains.

Things change quickly, so keep hope alive
by Myron Cherry


Find out why now is the time to look to the future instead of dwelling on problems from the past.

The cash paradigm
by Steven Cundiff


It seems that every day we are presented with another economic crisis. Find out which problems we have addressed as a country and which crises we have yet to conquer.

Also in this issue

Ask the expert

My thoughts exactly
by Gregg M Steinberg

Back to business
by John R. Burgess