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
“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
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
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
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
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
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