In 2014 the Wall Street Journal published an article titled, “U.S. companies cling to writing paper checks.” At the time, 50 percent of business-to-business payments were being made by check, at an average of $5.91 per check—an estimated 10 times ...
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Even in the face of tax reform uncertainty, 2017 proved to be a near-record year for mergers and acquisitions. Companies accepted uncertainty to avoid missing opportunities to remain competitive. With tax reform certainty and technology convergence being major themes in ...
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On Dec. 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code in 31 years. One of the most talked about items in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 was ...
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May is National Small Business month—a time to recognize small businesses and their impact on American culture and economy, as well as honor the amazing people who run them. Here’s a saying you’ve surely heard before: Small business is the ...
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Earlier this year, KeyBank conducted a survey of businesses with annual revenues between $20 million and $4 billion to uncover how they were planning to invest in 2018. More than 90 percent of respondents said they planned to keep their ...
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When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 passed, reactions were mixed. Many economists and business leaders took a “wait-and-see” stance, with the most optimistic believing that slashing the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to a flat 21 ...
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According to the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association, in 2018 businesses are expected to make their largest capital investments since 2012. Driving this activity is an increase in business confidence, a strong global economy and, yes, the first tax overhaul ...
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In 2017, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate three times. It is forecasting an additional three hikes in the coming year. While this is a good sign for the economy—an indicator of expected economic growth—it also means the ...
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When most people think of insurance, they think of purchasing a policy to protect against the loss of their home or car. To an extent, this is accurate. But an insurance policy—at least a good insurance policy—is much more than ...
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Tax planning should be a year-round priority for everyone. However, for business owners who tend to think of taxes only when returns are being prepared, here are some year-end tax savings strategies to consider before the turn of the calendar. ...
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Read More »The short-term demands of running a business often distract business owners from the long-term importance of developing a comprehensive transition plan. This includes proper planning for protecting and preserving the future of their business. For business owners, the goal of ...
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