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Stolle’s Saudi deal saves jobs
Centennial equipment manufacturer Stolle Machinery says a $34 million contract it has signed with a Saudi company will allow it to keep 75 jobs that likely would have left the […]
Three keys to making your business stand out
Business owners and company management do a wonderful job of telling their stories to outsiders such as bankers and investors. Not only that, they have a vast knowledge of their […]
Broncos VP of finance resigns
The Denver Broncos confirmed on Friday that their vice president of finance for the past seven years has left the organization. Jim Barlow, 51, had been vice president of finance […]
Six simple steps for collecting overdue accounts
All small business owners know that collection overdue accounts is especially difficult during a down economy. It’s not the most pleasant part of being an entrepreneur, but not handling them […]
Eight essential steps to avoiding investment pitfalls
I have found that some of the commonly accepted investment “advice” can be misleading, creating potential pitfalls for investors. Some of this misleading “expert advice” comes from such respected journals […]
Beyond zero: the future of interest rates
While the Federal Reserve has continued to keep rates near zero, the president of its Kansas City bank says the Fed will have to begin edging rates back up so […]
Questions from the SEC? Don’t panic!
(Editor’s note: The first of two parts.) If you haven’t been through the SEC’s review and comment process before, it can be a bit scary. As regulators respond to cries […]
R&D tax credits: Not just for big companies
There is a misconception that the federal research tax credit applies only to large corporations with labs, white coats and million-dollar research budgets. In fact, the credit can be used […]
Three simple steps to protect your business reputation
A paper cup manufacturer sued for merely printing a patent number on its packaging? It happened last year when a Washington D.C. patent attorney sued the Solo Cup Company claiming […]
The Social Security mulligan
For golfers, a mulligan is a “do-over,” typically of your drive on the first hole. However, even the most avid golfer may not know that a mulligan is also available […]
Seven reasons why small businesses should export
While many small businesses are in “survival” mode during the current economic downturn, there are still strategic decisions that can be made today which may have a positive impact on […]
Estate tax repeal: benefit or burden?
On Jan. 1, a one year repeal of the federal estate tax, the generation-skipping transfer (“GST”) tax, and a reduced tax rate for lifetime gifts went into effect. On Jan. […]
