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How to self-insure your construction business
Fall 2015
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: With all of the risks inherent in a construction business, it’s important that contractors have sufficient insurance coverage while also keeping policy costs under control. This article provides information on how captive insurance can be a great way to do both. With captive insurance, it’s possible to establish a subsidiary company to self-insure a business. Bigger companies may set up the arrangement independently, but a group of smaller businesses also can form a captive by banding together to buy insurance.
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What’s normal? The ins and outs of valuation adjustments
May / June 2015
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: To create an accurate picture of a company’s finances, a valuator likely will need to make various adjustments to “normalize” earnings. But determining what’s normal involves detailed analysis, as well as an understanding of the company’s current and future operations. This article talks about how appraisers determine whether to make discretionary, discount-related, or other adjustments to better reflect the future cash flow a prospective buyer could generate from a company’s operations.
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Individual year end tax planning ideas
November 2014
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: As year end approaches, it’s again time to focus on last-minute moves to save taxes — both on the 2014 return and in future years. This article offers four methods: maximizing the benefit of the standard deduction, deferring income, securing a deduction for nearly worthless securities, and investing in tax-free securities
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Why you should consider performance-based bonuses
Fall 2014
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Performance-based bonuses can help keep employees motivated, but developing an effective plan can be a challenge. This article discusses what to do to help ensure a performance-based plan produces the intended results, along with ways to pay for the plan. It also notes why it’s necessary to address two particular issues: timing and quality.
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SWOT analysis is solid “armor” for lenders – Uncover risks among your business loan customers
Fall 2014
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Police SWAT members put on protective gear before responding to risky situations. Similarly, lenders can protect themselves before approving commercial loans by conducting SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analyses. Lenders also can use SWOT analyses in their discussions with borrowers on mitigating risks. This article explains how a SWOT analysis examines a business’s strengths and weaknesses and looks at external factors that can have a positive, or negative, influence on a business.
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Choosing between lost profits and lost value
July / August 2014
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: How do valuators quantify losses when breach of contract, patent infringement or other illegal acts damage a business? Three options exist: Calculate lost profits over a finite period, compute the decrease in business value or use a combination of both. What’s appropriate depends on various factors, including relevant laws and the nature of the alleged wrongdoing. This article examines the specifics.
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Separate real estate entities – Two can be better than one
January / February 2014
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: A dealership that owns its buildings and land might find it prudent to separate the legal title of the business from the real estate. It can do this by transferring the title to the real estate into a newly created legal entity such as a corporation, limited liability company (LLC) or trust. It then simply rents the space from the new legal entity in a landlord-tenant relationship. This article describes the significant legal, financial and personal advantages this strategy can offer dealers.
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How a buy-sell agreement can help save your company
Year End 2013
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Any company might go through a change in ownership. Partners may choose to leave the business, die or become disabled. Such occurrences illustrate the need to have an ironclad agreement to ensure all partners are protected. As this article explains, a buy-sell agreement serves this purpose. It helps prevent potential conflicts among remaining owners and with a deceased owner’s family members, and specifies how the ownership change will be funded. Also explained is the difference between a cross-purchase agreement and a redemption agreement.
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Plan your estate now, save taxes later
Spring 2013
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: The estate tax provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), combined with dealership values that continue to be relatively low, provide significant tax-saving opportunities for dealers in 2013. This article looks at the higher lifetime gift and estate tax exemption and rate and notes that it’s important to start estate planning early to maximize tax-free transfers of dealership assets before they appreciate. It also discusses dealership valuation, family limited partnerships and grantor retained annuity trusts.
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Where the fraudsters go
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Fraud hurts many aspects of a business — including its ability to repay its bank loans. An astute lender knows where to look on a client’s balance sheet to catch a whiff of fraud. Because fraud escalates in down economies, lenders have their work cut out for them — but less so if they know what they’re looking for. This article discusses specifically what to look for when examining inventory and accounts receivable and payable.
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Getting a grasp on the value of intellectual property
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Valuing an intangible asset such as intellectual property (IP) isn’t easy. But appraisers do have ways of estimating the value of assets such as patents, copyrights and trademarks. This article discusses the three common valuation methods, along with additional factors that are considered when valuing patents or other IP.
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Is it time for a road trip? Be sure to consider the tax impact of crossing state lines
Spring 2011
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Conducting business in multiple states may open new markets and allow companies to better leverage their distinctive strengths. But doing so can also create unexpected tax liability. Another state can apply its income, franchise, or sales and use tax to a business if that business establishes a sufficient connection, or “nexus,” with that state — and many states require only a minimal presence to establish nexus. This article discusses the factors that establish nexus, and explains why multistate taxation isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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Powering down – Reduce operational costs by conducting an energy audit
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: For most manufacturers, energy efficiency has become a must-do measure. However, while instigating a large-scale energy reduction plan may seem daunting, there are ways to make the process easier — and well worth the effort. This article shows how manufacturers can not only determine current energy usage, but employ a third-party energy audit to discover specific measures to reduce usage.
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Sibling vs. sibling – Managed effectively, sibling rivalry can benefit a family business
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Sibling rivalry can bring out the best in children, but if it goes too far, it can become detrimental as they play an increasing role in the family business. This article looks at the factors that cause sibling rivalry and some specific steps family business owners can take to manage the rivalry effectively and allow it to become the family business’ secret weapon.