Banking & Finance
What a Bank Needs to See in Your Startup Business Plan
Written by Kayla Carter of Arvest Bank – Joplin Most startup businesses will require at least some funding from a bank or other financial institution. As a […]
small business/startups
Banking & Finance
IRS Extends Due Dates for Opportunity Zone Investments & Funds
The IRS recently extended some key dates for Opportunity Zone investments and key tests related to Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF). In Notice 2021-10, the IRS provides additional relief to QOFs and their investors in response to […]
Education
February’s Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! QuickBooks Desktop: Utilization, Tips, and Tricks Thursday, February 4, […]
Education
The Value of Educating Your Employees
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University Ben Franklin said it best, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Companies always seem to be looking for good […]
Education
Upcoming Virtual Events from MOSourceLink
If you’re not sweet on 2021 yet, here are some business events you’ll love. Explore some great skill-building classes and networking events (all virtual, of course) to boost your biz and keep you moving forward. […]
Accounting
Jordan CPA Services Merges with FinancePal to Help Businesses in Any Stage of Growth
(Carthage, MO) – Jordan CPA Services in Carthage has announced that it will be merging with FinancePal, a Chicago-based financial management service. Through this partnership, Andrew Jordan, president of Jordan CPA Services, says that they […]
Banking & Finance
Preparing for Tax Time: What Documents to Keep and What to Toss
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm The worst year that many of us can remember is finally over and yet 2020 continues to add insult to injury. January 2021 […]
Accounting
Understanding Employee Retention Credit Tax Credit Opportunities for Businesses
It has been an exciting (and busy) start to the year following the passage of the new stimulus bill. The team at BKD CPAs & Advisors has been developing a lot of content to help […]
Law
The Importance of a Family Business Succession Plan
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm Over the holidays I found myself reading the charming history of Marchesi Antonori, an Italian wine company, and the tenth oldest family-run business […]
Information Technology & Innovation
IT Modernization vs. IT Migration from OXEN Technology
IT migration and IT modernization are not the same thing, and we have to treat them differently. Should we try to do both at the same time in a project? Terry Allen with OXEN Technology […]