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

Do you know Joe
by Tom Ryan


Uncover Joe’s secret to small business success.

The devil you don’t know...
by Elizabeth Fullington


Self tax planning is the devil you don’t know. Uncover the dangers of under-reporting of income.

Nightmare on LAN street
by Geoffrey L. Gabor


Protect your business from the devious criminal minds that are targeting your computer systems.

Other Headlines

Retirement
by David L. Danzig


It’s time to get back on track and think seriously about the future.

Pay them now
by James Gibson


Independent contractors are tempting, but they run the risk of costing small businesses more money in the long run.

The value of "it"
by Erin Hollis


Learn how to accurately measure a company’s goodwill value.

Alternative Minimum Tax
by Tim Foster


Does this widely misunderstood tax affect you? Find out now.

Surf’s up
by Leigh Hafrey


The thrill of surfing compares to the thrill of business. Do you have it?

Pick your poison
by John R. Burgess


No one knows which direction the economy will head. Be prepared. Recession-proof your business.

Truth and consequences
by Kenneth Sweet


Attend Business Myth Debunking 101.

Whose ox gets gored
by Stewart Cloer


Take advantage of the many M&A choices.

Who couldn’t use an interest free loan
by Craig J. Koop


Tax deferred retirement vehicles can positively affect your business and retirement, but how?

Substance over form
by Renee Edgcomb


Tax law requires more than mere compliance. The burden is on you.

E-commerce
by Raymond Minkus


Make the latest SBRB poll results work for you.

Links ahoy
by Rick Biederer


Consider these factors when buying or selling text links for your company Web site.

How to interview correctly
by Jason Zolnowski


Recruiting the best employees is difficult. Increase your chance of success with these tips.

Do you doublecup your starbucks
by Myron M. Cherry


There are ways your company can help to protect the environment. Start now!

Digital smoke signals
by Dave Voitik


E-mail marketing is gaining popularity. Learn how this tool can increase revenues.

Also in this issue

My thoughts exactly
by Gregg M Steinberg

Dining experience
by Laura Hansen & Brenna Walters

Back to business
by John R. Burgess