When Growth Hides the Leak: What We Fixed For a Growing Contractor
May 20, 2026
Written by Brian Keyser | Director of CFO Services Here’s something I see all the time in construction: a company is growing, revenue is up,
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The Hidden HSA “Tax Bomb” Your Heirs Could Inherit
May 19, 2026
Written by Andrew Bertz, CPA Most business owners love health savings accounts (HSAs) for the triple tax benefit: pre-tax contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals
Revenue vs. Cash Flow: Why Banks Care About One and Not the Other
May 12, 2026
There is a version of this story that plays out in banks constantly. A business owner walks in with revenue trending up, sales looking healthy,
Nevada Contractor License Delays Are Catching Contractors Off Guard
May 7, 2026
“We need a CPA-prepared reviewed or audited financial statement.” That is the message many contractors are unexpectedly receiving from the Nevada State Contractors Board after
Get Funded: Key Takeaways from the Bank Loan Readiness Seminar
May 1, 2026
Co-hosted by Anthem and People’s Bank, here’s what every business owner should know before walking into a bank. It’s not about revenue. It’s about readiness.
You’re Probably Underpricing. Here’s the Exercise That Proves It.
April 13, 2026
Most business owners set their prices once and then defend them forever. Not because the pricing is right, but because raising prices feels risky and
The $1M Trap: Why Crossing a Revenue Milestone Can Actually Make Businesses Less Profitable
April 13, 2026
Hitting $1M in revenue feels like a finish line. For most business owners, it represents years of work, proof that the business is real, and
How the Oregon Transportation Tax Will Change What You Pay
April 10, 2026
How Much Will This Really Change What We Pay? In May 2026, voters will decide whether the Oregon transportation tax stays in place, and that
2026 Is the Perfect Time to Start a Business (If You Do It Right)
April 6, 2026
The economy looks messy right now. Layoffs are creeping up, interest rates are stubborn, and your news feed is a parade of uncertainty. And yet,
Arizona State Tax Deductions Most Scottsdale Business Owners Miss
March 31, 2026
Running a business in Scottsdale comes with plenty of advantages: A thriving economy, a strong network of entrepreneurs, and a relatively business-friendly tax climate. But
10 Most Common Tax Questions Asked by Business Owners, Answered by a CPA
March 27, 2026
Written by Andrew Bertz, CPA These are the tax questions for business owners I field constantly. There’s a lot to understand, and it’s easily overwhelming.
Oregon Small Business Tax Credit Just Got Smaller
March 9, 2026
If you were counting on Oregon’s new job creation tax credit to offset hiring costs, there’s an important update. The Oregon small business tax credit