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Features

Building a bottom-line successful company during a recession
by Tom Ryan


Monty Kosloski, owner of Friend's Plumbing, had the foresight to bring in help to build a strong foundation for his business—even at a time when help wasn’t necessarily needed. Discover the tools and strategies that were implemented to help Monty’s business thrive in this turbulent economy.

Planning your estate
by Tito DeLeon


Have you put estate planning on the back burner? Discover why an up-to-date estate plan is imperative for any business owner.

The value of planning
by Neil Friedman


Just as any coach devises a winning game plan for his team, you need to devise a successful business plan to maintain a profitable and growing enterprise. This article shows you how.

Other Headlines

Don't get caught with your hand in the cookie jar
by Renee Edgcomb and Elizabeth Fullington


As an owner of a closely held company, it may be tempting to take a little extra for your troubles. However, learn why it is so important for directors and officers of closely held businesses to maintain and uphold fiduciary duties.

The ABC's of the AMT
by Lynn Karlet


They say ABC is as easy as 123, but not when it comes to the AMT. Get an in-deph look at the ins and outs surrounding the Alternative Minimum Tax.

Manufacturing - State of the industry
by Betsy Demitropoulos


Learn some vital facts about an industry that every individual and business owner depends upon.

Irrationally rational
by Steven Cundiff


These economic times call for a new kind of rationality. See why you need to take a fresh look at the current economic playing field.

Because I've always done it that way
by John Bernauer


This commonly used phrase is a red flag for needed modifications in a business. Learn how to eliminate this expression from your vocabulary by implementing the proper changes.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
by Erin Hollis and Erik Jansen


Regardless of whether you are for or against the economic stimulus package signed into law in February 2009, business owners should be aware of its incentives and tax-related benefits.

Jumpstart your Web site to increase profits
by Rick Biederer


Don’t treat your corporate Web site as just another generic Yellow Pages ad. Instead, learn how you can boost profits by enhancing your Web site.

How to avoid Canada Revenue Agency tax traps
by Paul Anderson


Increase your knowledge about the commonly used tax traps utilized by the Canada Revenue Agency to help you better avoid them.

Buyer beware! No, seller beware!
by Kenneth Sweet


During these changing times, business owners thinking about a transaction need to be especially vigilant. Brush up on your knowledge regarding a business sale transaction.

Linking inequality and poverty
by Leigh Hafrey


What is the connection between inequality and poverty? Discover this author’s take on a matter that has spanned generations.

Tax efficient transfers of a family business
by Amy O’Connell


There is a technique in existence that allows you to transfer appreciating assets to beneficiaries without adverse gift tax consequences. Learn more about this well-established gift and estate tax planning tool.

A survival model for the small restaurateur
by Robert N. Sughrue


With so much media attention focused on large industry players in the financial and manufacturing sectors, the food and beverage sector has been somewhat ignored. This article provides a survival model for the small restaurant owner.

The health care dispute
by Myron Cherry


Health care has become a highly debated topic, specifically health insurance. This author provides added insight regarding the increasingly common struggles we face from the insurance industry.

Healthbeat
by Marie Demko


An investment in proper insurance has never been more important for construction companies in today's litigious society. Is your construction business adequately insured?

Also in this issue

Ask the expert
by Scott Wood
My thoughts exactly
by Brent Parsegian

Back to business
by John R. Burgess