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Thriving During Inflation: How Business Leaders Can Accept, Think Differently, and Get Ahead

Inflation hedging requires counterintuitive thinking but with persistence and vigilance, we will all arrive at the new normal unscathed. Historically, inflation raises prices, wages and input costs to a new level and then flattens out (relatively speaking). Deflation typically does not occur, and so, the exercise of adjusting has an end to it, thankfully.

Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Restaurants

As another year of unpredictability ends for restaurants and wineries, now is the ideal time for year-end tax planning and preparation ahead of 2022. Year-end planning has several goals, including identifying opportunities for assistance and strategizing for new challenges facing the industry.

Strategies for Growth

Business owners have likely seen the statistics stating how many small businesses won’t survive past the first two, five, or even 10 years from origination. The fight to overcome these statistics can be an excellent motivator and energizer, but how do leaders ensure their energy is directed at the “right” strategies that will succeed?

Growth doesn’t happen accidentally. A clear, actionable plan for growth is essential to remain strategic and intentional at every step and to ensure your business has every chance of long-term success.

Organizations can achieve growth through a plan that is clearly communicated, that puts purpose ahead of profits, and creates a culture of accountability.

Benefits of a Breakeven Analysis for Restaurant Owners

The restaurant industry has experienced a challenging 18-month tidal wave of changes and obstacles. In a year of unprecedented tests for restaurant and winery owners alike, the current state of affairs seems promising coming into a new year, and now is the time to focus on a strong financial outlook for growth.

The ESOP 1042 Transaction Could Become More Attractive For Selling Business Owners

By Matt Silla, ASA, CFA | Principal October 12, 2021 The U.S. House of Representatives recently released a bill impacting both personal and corporate taxes for those above certain income levels. While the ultimate outcome of what will become law is unknown, business owners should begin to assess potential changes and what they could mean …

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