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Two Key 2026 Compliance Shifts Every Business Owner Should Have on Their Radar
If you’re running a business today, you already know the pace of regulatory change can feel relentless. Just as you get one update under control, another one appears. But 2026 brings two shifts that are especially important because they affect your day‑to‑day operations and require action early in the year, not later. Even though January…
Passing the Torch or Dropping It? How to Plan Your Exit Right
When’s the right time to start thinking about succession?
Many business owners wait for a calendar alert or a crisis to hit, but by then, it’s already too late.
Year-End Tax Planning for Busy CEOs
As 2025 winds down, even the busiest CEOs and business leaders have a golden opportunity to pause and sharpen their financial edge before the year closes. With game-changing updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), shifting tariff rules, and fresh chances to claim valuable deductions and credits, now’s the time to connect with your tax advisor and make smart, proactive moves.
Here are some important updates to consider:
Planning Your Exit – Maximizing Value And Your Company’s Future
Your 2026 To-Do List for Exit Planning As a business owner, you have worked tirelessly to build your company into your largest financial asset. However, it is important to start thinking about the future. Perhaps the sale of your company is something you’ve flirted with but you don’t have all the answers, steps, and strategies…
How to Align Your Financial Strategy with Long-Term Business Goals
As the year winds down and the excitement of a new year ahead looms, business leaders find themselves in a familiar yet pivotal moment: reflecting on the past twelve months while peering into the horizon of what’s next. It’s tempting to get swept up in the excitement of new goals, bold initiatives, and ambitious growth plans. The reality is none of it sticks without a financial strategy that aligns with your long-term business goals.
Q4 Advice for Business Owners
To help you make the most of this pivotal season, we’ve gathered a panel of five B2B CFO® Partners who share strategies and timely advice designed to help business owners use this time wisely, to finish strong and plan for the year ahead.
Understanding The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
How CEO and CFO Collaboration Can Benefit Your Business The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has officially passed and for the last few weeks much of the public discourse has centered on household relief, however the real story for businesses lies in its strategic financial implications. Let’s shed some light on the new OBBB and…
8 Signs It Might Be Time to Sell Your Business
For many entrepreneurs, a business represents far more than a financial asset—it embodies years of vision, resilience, sacrifice, and personal investment. It is the culmination of strategic risk-taking, operational discipline, and emotional commitment. As such, the decision to sell is transformational. Timing that decision is paramount. The intersection of market conditions, business maturity, and personal…
3 Steps to Strengthen the Company’s Financial Health
A CEO’s Guide to Cost Leadership Running a business today is a wild ride—escalating costs, shrinking margins, fierce competition, tariff hikes and countless other pressures that constantly test your resilience. Navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming. There is good news! Strategic approaches exist that can turn economic obstacles into opportunities. By focusing on what you…
Is There a Perfect Buyer for Your Business?
The short answer? Yes—but finding them takes strategy and clarity. Selling a business is a big decision, and many owners feel overwhelmed by the process. The fear of selling to the wrong person, watching their company struggle post-sale, or simply not finding a buyer who aligns with their values can make the journey stressful. But…