When to Value an ESOP
One option business owners choose for succession planning is an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). ESOPs can empower and retain employees as well as provide tax savings, but careful consideration needs to be given to …
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February 26, 2020
February 22, 2020
Numerous Tax Limits Affecting Businesses Have Increased for 2020
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here are some that may be important to you and your business.
February 22, 2020
Ahola Payroll Solutions Live Demos
Powerful software is at the center of SBAM's Payroll & HR Solutions powered by Ahola. SBAM Payroll & HR Solutions software, iSolved®, ensures your payroll is processed efficiently, accurately, and easily with seamless integration of time …
February 20, 2020
5 Ways To Protect Your Business From Fraud in 2020
In January, many companies are preoccupied preparing budgets, forecasts and performance-related goals for the year. So, it's all too easy to overlook plans for preventing fraud. But to avoid financial losses and maintain a healthy organization, …
February 4, 2020
How the 2020 Leap Year Could Affect Your Payroll
A leap year occurs every four years, and for some employees, it means an additional payday. With 2020 being a leap year, you should know whether your payroll will be affected.
January 30, 2020
The Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll
Whether you’re a small-business owner or an HR professional in a larger company, managing payroll can be a real hassle.
January 22, 2020
Smart Ways to Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner
While the government generally dictates how you can pay yourself with a salary or the equivalent of a salary, it also provides flexibility for you to make withdrawals.
January 20, 2020
How to Run Payroll for a Small Business
Setting up a payroll system is fairly straightforward in theory, but it does require a few significant steps that each employer will need to consider.
January 13, 2020
Finance and Money Management Advice from a Leading Michigan Credit Union
Credit unions have become an important source of funding for small businesses across Michigan. In this week’s podcast, Andrea Mosher, Senior Vice President of Credit Administration for Lake Trust Credit Union, […]
January 3, 2020
Considerations for 2020 IT Budget Planning
As you compile your organization’s IT budget for 2020, a familiar concern will likely top the list: security. According to a survey by TechRepublic, security and cloud services are the two top priorities heading into …
January 3, 2020
Three Key Areas to Review in Your Employee Benefit Plan Document
Your company has recently adopted an employee benefit plan. This is great news for your employees; however, do you understand your plan document?
January 3, 2020
Allocating Capital Gains to Distributable Net Income in Estates and Trusts
A common question that arises when preparing an estate or trust return is, can capital gains be distributed to the beneficiary?
January 2, 2020
Think Big: Go Small
Micro-lending is on the rise, and small businesses and communities are benefitting.
December 6, 2019
Owners Versus Turnaround Professionals
Today companies engage the services of turnaround professionals in order to take their business to the next level, resolve cash flow problems, operations issues or to work out problems with lenders due to a lack …
December 4, 2019
Are You Required to Collect and Remit Sales Tax in Other States? Help is Available!
Did you know that although your business may only be physically located in Michigan, if you ship your products to customers in other states, you may also be required to collect and/or remit sales or …
November 29, 2019
Tips from a Turnaround Pro
Profit and Loss statements are nice, but at the end of the day what truly matters is cash flow. Cash is King!
November 26, 2019
Employee Gifts – Are They Taxable?
‘Tis the season when employers often will provide employees with “gifts” of some type. We all know the entity in town that gives all of its employees a turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas. While this …
November 26, 2019
Make Your Holiday Party a Smashing, but Safe, Success
When making decisions about your company's annual holiday party, it's useful to know what other employers are doing. An annual survey conducted by outplacement firm Challenger Gray asks companies for an overview of their holiday party …
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