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March Tax Tips and Reminders

“Close your eyes, say a prayer, take a leap and never look back.” – Eric Hansen Huzzah! March is ending! In like a lion, out like a…slightly more soggy lion.

Leadership Tips

Leaders aren’t self-made; they are driven. — Arnold Schwarzenegger, former governor of California A CEO or business owner must exhibit leadership skills that inspire employees and generate results. As the

Tax Tips For The Self-Employed

“The self-employed person can’t just go to the end of the year and say here’s how much I owe. You are required by law to make payments during the year.”

Damage Control Advice For When A Vendor Lets You Down

“Every crisis offers you extra desired power.” — William Moulton Marston Last Tuesday, we discussed crisis management as if your business let a client down. Today, we’ll explore how to

Succession Tips For The Family Business

“Family first.” – Michael Bluth from “Arrested Development” Brinen & Associates has advised many family-run businesses. We’ve often found that children who are actively employed in the business are not

Crisis Management Lessons from The Oscars’ Envelope Gaffe

“You got stuck in a moment, and you can’t get out of it.” — U2 The 2017 Academy Awards may be old news but its envelope-handling blunder poses two questions

Tax Refund Fraud Time

There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy, hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny. – Frederick William Robertson Businesses, taxpayers and tax preparers are all susceptible to fraud and

Learn From Nasty Gal’s Mistakes

“I’m a creative. I’m a brand-builder. I’m a rainmaker. I’m a pretty good marketer, but that’s not something I want to do every day.” – former Nasty Gal CEO, Sofia

How Would Border Tax Incentives Impact Your Business?

“Why is it that if you take advantage of a corporate tax break you’re a smart businessman, but if you take advantage of something so you don’t go hungry, you’re