Our belief in the importance of a financial team is well established. As your business develops and grows, surrounding yourself with a trusted financial advisor, CPA, and insurance provider will support your continued success. This includes having an attorney in your circle as well. You may be wondering how a lawyer fits into a financial team? First of all, how you set up your business, its tax … [Read more...]
The Attorney’s Role in a Financial Team
A team by definition is “a group of people that come together to work toward a common goal.” As a business owner, you the captain of your financial team, leading it towards the goal of running and growing a successful business. Once you have selected an attorney for your financial team, what should their role be? How should your attorney assist you as you make financial decisions for your … [Read more...]
Is Your Business Ready to Grow?
Most business philosophy dictates that businesses must grow to survive. “Grow or die!” the business magazines shout. And this idea has merit: you don’t want a stagnant business. But there are many ways to grow your business, and before you dip your toe into any of them (or before you get carried away by the wave of growth that may already be hitting your business right now) it’s a good idea to … [Read more...]
Considering Acquisition? Ten Key Can Help
When you think of mergers and acquisitions, you probably imagine a skyscraper boardroom full of people in suits going over piles of paperwork, right? People often think that acquisition is “only for the big guys,” but that’s simply untrue. For many small-to-medium sized businesses, acquisition can be a very efficient, effective way to grow.If you’re ready to look into acquisition as a route to … [Read more...]
3 Types of CPA Firms: Let Ten Key Help Choose the Right One for You
Every business is unique, and your business has its own unique needs as far as accounting is concerned. At Ten Key, Inc., we offer customized services to suit our clients’ needs, and that extends to the services we recommend.In our article about choosing a CPA, we talked about questions to ask a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) before you hire one. However, there’s no need to feel like you’re … [Read more...]