Category Archives: Family Business

Freedom!!!

No, that’s not my imitation of William Wallace, or the ramblings of a tax accountant on April 15. I am referring to Tax Freedom Day or April 18, 2013 (for Federal taxes). And for those of you in Illinois, Tax … Continue reading

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“The Cloud” is a Dream Come True For Small Business Thanks to Microsoft

One thing I’ve found over the years in working with entrepreneurs and small businesses is that their core IT needs aren’t that much different than the needs of large businesses.  These needs range from email usage to document sharing to … Continue reading

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IRS Has over $39 Million Dollars for Illinois Residents Who Have Not Filed a 2009 Income Tax Return

The Internal Revenue Service or better known as the IRS has $39 Million in refund dollars for an estimated 39,500 Illinois Individuals who have not filed a 2009 Income Tax Return. That equates to a median potential refund of $626 … Continue reading

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Small Business Issues: Using a Personal Account to Pay Business Expenses Can Lead to Trouble

As accountants, we often work with small business owners who face a barrage of challenges. For example, as a small business owner, it can be difficult to keep your personal and business expenses separate. So many business owners use personal … Continue reading

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It’s the Corporate Culture That Binds Us Together

There are certain strategic ingredients including a vision, mission statement and core values that bind a company together. When starting out I had a hard time grasping the significance of spending time on defining these areas. After all, I knew … Continue reading

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Family Business Drama

In my last post I commented on the challenges associated with family businesses. I had the opportunity to have breakfast with a prospective new client this morning who had recently purchased the business from his mother-in-law. The business was sold … Continue reading

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Work with others who believe what you believe

At CDH, we believe that we will be successful and create long-term relationships with those who share our values. Continue reading

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