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

Protect YOUR assets
by Elizabeth Fullington


Attain the knowledge to protect your personal assets by incorporating your business.

Reveal your company’s hidden appeal
by Erin Hollis


Learn how now. Position your company as an attractive investment.

Whims of stingy curmudgeons
by Tondra Cloer


Learn the five C’s of credit that increase your odds for loan approval.

Other Headlines

Business in trouble
by Kenneth Sweet


There are early warning signs. Detect them early and follow this 7-step recovery program.

Navigating the fog
by Chris Wallis


Learn how to avoid the tax missteps that can lead to increased risk of audits and penalties.

Playing Russian roulette
by James Gibson


If you do not have human capital management, it will cost you valuable time and money. Here’s why.

The new generation gap
by Leigh Hafrey


Help the next generation to become our nation’s leaders.

Service: A lost art in the insurance industry
by David L. Danzig


Find out how to pick the best broker for your business and what to expect from their service.

Build a team at work
by Mike Rudd


It is the business owner’s responsibility to create a team of employees that produce a profit. Are you up for the task?

Is my business really protected
by Tim Foster


Don’t put everything you own in the hands of fate. Find out if your business is adequately protected.

Hire that lawyer
by Myron M. Cherry


When hiring and managing a lawyer, there are 16 things you need to know.

Outsourcing
by Tomer Laks


Find out how small businesses can benefit from outsourcing.

Is money walking out your door
by Raymond Minkus


Is poor customer service driving your business into the ground? Read tips on how to hire and train your staff appropriately.

Professional level sales
by Geoffrey L. Gabor


Sales methodologies have evolved through many decades. You must keep up in order to conquer.

Business success now
by Tyler Burgess


The construction industry has its ups and downs, but you don’t have to. Learn six tenets of success for your construction business.

Also in this issue

My thoughts exactly
by Gregg M Steinberg



Small Business Research Board:



Health care costs again leading concern of small business



Back to business
by John R. Burgess