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Small business financial strategy, without the finance-speak.
Bookkeeping best practices, tax planning that keeps money in your business, payroll compliance, and fractional CFO thinking. The small business accounting blog is written by the team that handles this work for businesses every day, in plain English, without the fluff.
Navigating the New Reality: What Nonprofit Leaders in Minnesota Must Do Now
With the recent restrictions on disbursements and the looming threat of funding cuts under the Trump administration, nonprofits across Minnesota face an urgent need to reassess their financial...
How New Tariffs Are Impacting Minnesota Small Businesses—and What You Can Do About It
Running a small business in Minnesota has always come with its fair share of challenges. Between managing day-to-day operations, dealing with supply chain demands, and staying compliant with state...
The 1031 Exchange: The Ultimate Tax Deferral Strategy for Real Estate Investors
When it comes to real estate investing, there’s one strategy savvy investors use to grow wealth while deferring taxes—the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange. This tax-saving tool allows you to sell an...
A Smart Parent’s Best-Kept Secret: The 529 Plan That Pays for College (And More!)
A Grandfather’s Promise That Changed Everything When Adam’s grandson, Noah, was born, he made a quiet promise—he would ensure Noah could go to college without worrying about money. Instead of giving...
Smart Cash Flow Management for Real Estate: Tips for Rental Property Owners
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any real estate business, particularly for rental property owners. Proper cash flow management ensures you can cover expenses, invest in new properties, and maintain a...
Simplify Your Tax Filing: Everything You Need to Know About Form 1065 for Partnerships
As a partnership, staying compliant with the IRS involves filing Form 1065, the U.S. Return of Partnership Income. This crucial document reports your partnership's income, deductions, gains, and...
Unlock SBA Funding for Real Estate: New Programs to Expand Your Portfolio in 2025
Access to funding can make or break a real estate business, especially when you’re looking to grow your portfolio or recover from setbacks. For real estate professionals, the Small Business...
Stop Cyber Threats in Their Tracks: The 2025 Guide to Keeping Your Small Business Safe
In today’s increasingly digital landscape, small businesses face cyber threats that can compromise sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputations. While cyberattacks often make...
How a Small Business Secured PPP Loan Forgiveness—And How You Can Too
At the height of the pandemic, many small businesses found themselves on the brink of closure. Revenues plummeted, and operational costs loomed large. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) became a...
The Ultimate Guide to Form 1120-S in 2025: What Every S-Corp Owner Needs to Know to Avoid IRS Trouble
For S-Corporation owners, tax season isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about navigating Form 1120-S, the IRS tax return for S-Corps. While this form ensures that your company’s income, losses,...
Crush Inflation in 2025: The Financial Strategies That Will Save Your Business
Imagine this: a small business owner checks their supplier’s latest invoice and sees a 15% increase in prices. On top of that, employees are asking for raises to keep up with the cost of living, and...
Minnesota’s Pay Transparency Law: What Employers Need to Know in 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, employers in Minnesota face a new era of hiring transparency. Effective January 1, 2025, Minnesota's Pay Transparency law introduces significant changes to job...
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The articles cover the general principles. Every business has specific details. If you’d like to bring yours to a 30-minute conversation, we’ll listen first, then only recommend what actually fits.
