Today is January 17th, meaning there are less than three months remaining until tax day (forgive me, but us finance guys treat tax day like a major holiday. Now that I think about it, maybe this is why we don’t ever get invited anywhere). Anyway, being that I am a finance guy, every tax season, I get asked… Read More »
I know that I’ve alluded to today’s subject here in previous posts, but this time, I’d like to devote an entire post to it, as it is important. For many small businesses, taking the plunge to finance equipment is a big step. After all, when all is said and done, you’re assuming a long-term commitment. So I want… Read More »
Now that the New Year is upon us, it’s time to make a New Years resolution. Mine is I’ll make at least a weekly post in this blog. There was also something about exercising in there, but I think the unofficial rule is the first resolution counts, and the rest fall under the ‘maybe next year’ column. So… Read More »
With the holiday season in full bloom, and the New Year right around the corner, most businesses have fallen into that ‘Friday afternoon’ stage of the year. It’s time to reflect, retool, restock, and revel (although you may want to do your reveling after work!) I want to add one more word to that, re-check. As in re-check… Read More »
Have you ever wondered why many small business owners drive large SUVs? It’s not about projecting an imposing image or being environmentally indifferent. Rather, it boils down to a single reason: the IRS has made it financially advantageous via a provision called Section 179 of the US Tax Code. Understanding Section 179 Section 179 is a lesser-known incentive… Read More »