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Is it a maintenance expense or a capital improvement?
September / October 2011
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: If a dealer puts on a new roof, tiles the showroom floor or makes cosmetic changes, is it a maintenance expense that can be fully deducted on the 2011 tax return or a capital improvement that must be depreciated over a longer period? The wrong approach may mean more money now but trouble with the IRS later. This article notes that the IRS is looking at this area with increased scrutiny, and gives examples of projects that the agency regards as capital improvements.
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How the SOX 404 exemption affects your company
February / March 2011
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: The SEC has issued a final rule permanently exempting nonaccelerated filers from Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This exemption is good news for many smaller public companies, but — as this article relates — not all of them.
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Market Niche Insider – Health clubs – It’s survival of the fittest
Year End 2010
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: It’s no surprise that the recession has taken its toll on the fitness industry. Health club spending is an easy target for households cutting back. Here are some ways to diagnose the health of fitness borrowers.
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Market Niche Insider – Professional practice pointers
October / November 2010
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: Lawyers, accountants and other professional services firms occasionally need financing to purchase equipment or fund seasonal shortfalls — just like any business. But they differ from retailers, contractors and manufacturers in noteworthy ways. This article shows why it’s important for lenders to examine a professional firm’s accounting method, succession plan and earnings trends.
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Moneylines: News Briefs for Businesses
Year End 2009
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: This issue’s topics: An anti-identity-theft rule that’s in effect for companies that offer any sort of credit arrangement; the lack of competition among health insurance providers; pay increases that are expected to be only minimal in 2010; and more large companies seeking bank loan covenant amendments.
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Construction Success Story – Contractor improves customer service without a big payout
November / December 2009
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: Faced with slowing business, a commercial general contractor decided to forgo the equipment and software upgrades he’d planned for. Yet he still felt helpless watching his backlog dwindle with few new prospects on the horizon. Reaching his wit’s end, he met with his financial advisor, seeking suggestions for ways to retain his current clients and gain an edge over his competition — all while saving money. The advisor offered a simple solution: a renewed focus on customer service. It’s inexpensive and one of the most effective ways to strengthen business in the short and long term.
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Practice builders – Don’t let marketing fall by the wayside
Fall 2009
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: In the current economic climate, some private practice physicians may be tempted to cast their marketing efforts aside in order to save a dollar. It’s a bad idea. Rather than drop marketing, it’s important to become more creative at it. This involves gaining an understanding of the market in which one competes; choosing the best medium to appeal to that market; and synchronizing various marketing efforts with each other and with what is going on in the practice through annual, quarterly and monthly action plans.