IPA’s BusinessToday magazine is the official quarterly publication of International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA). IPA-IBA 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-IBA 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. International Profit Associates assists clients in making the most of their work and their lives.

Features

Let it ride
by Stewart Cloer


Signing personal guarantees with "House Money".

How I’d love to keep you
by Ken Sweet


Uncover the secrets to preventing customer defection.

EBIT-‘DUH’
by Erin Hollis


Why is EBITDA considered Frankenstein math for the naive and uninformed?

Other Headlines

Coming into a windfall
by David L. Danzig


Financial windfalls are a life-altering event, but with proper planning they can improve the lives of generations to come.

Ordinary course of business
by Nathan Eckley


Bankruptcy preference avoidance is no longer ordinary. Keep more money in your business by knowing the options.

Protect your legacy
by Tim Foster


Understand how a delay on the review and updating of your tax plan will cost you money.

Ask the expert
by Gregg M. Steinberg


How do I make the most of my middle management team? Learn about the factors to consider when analyzing inventory, working capital, cash flow and profit.

Is 50/50 the best I can do?
by Brian Parks & Rich Lubicz


Recruiting is now a sales position. Learn how to find quality candidates.

Common sense isn’t all that common
by James Gibson


Are your company procedures and policies in order? Protect the business – learn how to create an official handbook.

When a handshake is a deal
by Myron M. Cherry


Learn why many oral contracts are legally binding.

People or profit
by Leigh Hafrey


Is your company socially responsible for people, profit or both?

Software integration
by David Kukral


It can save you time and money, but how?

Are you a business scientist
by Geoffrey L. Gabor


Running a business calls upon scientific methods for success. Do your financial statements measure up?

Blogs, forums and sub domains
by Rick Biederer


Take advantage of the various Web site opportunities available and determine which best fit your business.

What is your PR score
by Raymond Minkus


Public relations exposure extends beyond newspaper, radio and television mentions. Take the test now to find out how your company measures up.

Evolving impressions
by Dave Voitik


Small businesses are faced with many options when it comes to printing. Understand how to decipher the new technology.

Really...there is no secret to starting a business
by Mike Rudd


Many start-up companies fail within the first few years. Learn how to establish a game plan and make a profit.

Also in this issue

My thoughts exactly
by Gregg M Steinberg



Small Business Research Board:



Taxes now leading concern of small businesses

Concerns of manufacturers according to last study

Small business in Canada predicts steady or improving economy

Construction / Contracting industry study reveals that taxes, energy and fuel costs now their greatest concerns of construction and contracting businesses
Back to business
by John R. Burgess