Making a sale: Great! Collecting past due accounts: Lousy. Late-paying customers are always a problem. In a slowing economy, though, burgeoning accounts receivable can damage your bottom line. Worse, uncollected bills can create a real cash squeeze.(...)

Saving for retirement is a laudable goal that often gets put on the back burner. Wouldn't it be great if you and your employees were able to build those savings while lowering your tax burdens? You can achieve both goals by establishing an employer sponsored retirement plan. It's a terrific perk that helps convey a sense of goodwill toward your top talent.(...)

Is the entity you operate your window cleaning business as costing you money? Although many of the tax law's provisions apply to all business entities, some areas of the law specifically target each entity. Thus, choosing among the various entities can result in significant differences in federal income tax treatment. (...)