By Kyla Hansen, CPA, CVA An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) can be a great way to transition your business and give back to your employees. But it’s not ideal for everyone. Before you move forward with an ESOP, it’s wise to do your homework and make sure it’s right for you. (This is partly […]
Why You Need a CPA on Your Team
By Kyle Sturgeon, CPA, MBA When you’re running a business, you can easily become lost in a laundry list of to-dos. This is especially true if you’re just getting started. There are tax forms to file, operating agreements to execute, and marketing plans to finalize, to name a few. But whether you’re in the startup […]
4 Simple Tips for Managing Cash Flow in Turbulent Times
By Jason Loven, CPA, CCIFP® Managing cash flow is never a piece of cake. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, it’s become even more challenging for businesses within nearly every industry. For many contractors and construction-related businesses, the cash-flow conundrum is two-fold: As projects stall and staffing rosters fluctuate, keeping track of cash […]
The Secret to Enhancing Profitability for Future Projects
By Ethan Cummings, CPA Even the most well-planned project can become chaotic. When this happens, it can feel like you’re getting pulled in a thousand different directions. One minute you’re answering a subcontractor’s question and the next you’re following up with the client. Tracking the job’s direct costs is probably the last thing on your […]
Case Study: How a Construction Subcontractor Improved Profitability by Simply Bridging a Knowledge Gap
By Andy Knutson, CPA In 2017, we worked with a construction subcontractor that had struggled with profitability in recent years despite many project successes. The company’s bonding agent, who was concerned about the situation, had requested a reviewed financial statement and referred us to provide it. During our initial meeting with the owners and their […]