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Business Planning & Forecasting

Just like with a quick weight loss program, you might be able to get some quick results as a company by drumming up sales or cutting costs in an area… but if you are looking for long-term dividends, you must have a plan and be in it for the long haul. This is why every organization needs a budget and forecast. These tools help you document what your goals are and know whether you are on track with your goals. The problem is, most small business owners don’t have the time to put together these critical documents — not to mention keep them up-to-date.

This is where we come in. We walk you through a simple process of defining your goals and then translating those goals into numbers. We then provide you with easy-to-read monthly budgets and actual reports that help you to understand where you did well and where attention is needed. Our business coaches will then meet with you on a monthly basis to run scenarios and discuss strategies for growth.

Our budgeting & forecasting services will benefit you by…
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Helping you put together a plan for the future and meet your goals
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Helping you make informed business decisions that are in line with your goals and budget
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Identifying out-of-budget spending and cutting costs

Can End-Of-The-Year Giving Mean Tax Deductions For My Bloomfield Hills Business?

  Key Takeaways Your business can give back and receive tax benefits if the donation is correctly structured and documented. Charitable contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations can be deductible, but how you claim the deduction depends on your business...

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Year-End Hiring Benefit for Bloomfield Hills Businesses

Key TakeawaysYes, the WOTC applies if you hire someone before December 31, 2025.  You must submit IRS Form 8850 to your State Workforce Agency (SWA) within 28 days of the new employee’s start date. The credit can be worth up to $2,400 per eligible...

Why Cash Flow Management Is Important At Year-End in Your Bloomfield Hills Business

 Key Takeaways Profit doesn’t equal liquidity: You can look great on paper (i.e., profitable) and still run out of cash. Year-end cash flow management is about accelerating what comes in and strategically optimizing (delaying) what goes out (legally, of...

What Year-End Moves Can Protect Bloomfield Hills Owners From Form W9 Mistakes?

Key TakeawaysKeep every contractor’s Form W9 on file before the first payment. If your contractor won’t give you a W9, be persistent. The IRS requires a three-step written request process. Use the IRS TIN Matching tool before filing your 1099s. It...

Changing Your Business Entity Means A Lower Tax Bill, Bloomfield Hills Owners

Quick Summary: Could Changing My Business Entity Mean a Lower Tax Bill?If you’re a Sole Proprietor or single-member LLC, you’re likely paying a hefty 15.3% Self-Employment (SE) tax on 100% of your profit. Electing S-Corp status could cut that tax bill by...

Smart Accounting For Bloomfield Hills Small Businesses in 2025

Quick Summary: What Smart Accounting For Small Businesses Looks Like In 2025Call your tax advisor before making financial moves to avoid missed deductions or costly surprises. You need modern, integrated tools to stay compliant (and audit-ready) in 2025. The...

Answers for Bloomfield Hills Business Owners: Can I Put Personal Money in My Business Account?

“With organization comes empowerment.” —Lynda Peterson Quick Answers: Can I Put Personal Money In My Business Account?If you put personal money into your business account, it must be recorded correctly (as an owner’s contribution, not business...

New 1099 NEC Threshold: How Do I Pay Bloomfield Hills Contractors?

“Simple can be harder than complex.” — Steve JobsQuick Summary: What’s Changing With The 2026 1099 NEC Threshold?Businesses will only need to issue a 1099-NEC if they pay an independent contractor $2,000 or more in a calendar year. The new rule begins for tax...

Who’s the Best Accountant to Help My Bloomfield Hills Business Grow?

"To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.” —Wilson Mizner Quick Answers: Who’s the Best Accountant to Help My Bloomfield Hills Business Grow? The “perfect” accountant doesn’t exist. But the right fit for your business growth...

How Will the OBBBA’s Excess Business Loss Limitations Impact Bloomfield Hills Business Owners?

"The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” -–Michael Porter Quick Answers: What Are the OBBBA’s Excess Business Loss Limitations?The OBBBA made the Excess Business Loss limitation permanent (previously set to expire in 2028). ​​For 2025, you can...

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