The term ‘market research’ often invokes images of telemarketers and focus groups – mass media methods that cost a lot of time and money and are out of reach of the average small firm. The truth is that firm owners conduct market research all the time. At its most basic, market research is asking someone other than a team member how they think the existing firm is performing or whether a prospective product or service would appeal. (more…)
2010
Offices Closed
Date: 2010-12-30 Time: 12:00:00
We will be closed at noon, December 30 through 8AM, January 3 to allow our employees some much needed time with their families during this holiday season. We wish you a wonderful and joyous New Year.
How To Deal With An Audit Notice
The number of IRS audits has doubled over the past ten years. Coupled with the new informational filing requirements for businesses, your chances of an IRS audit notification are not insignificant. If the IRS should come calling, here are some things to consider. (more…)
Seminar: Don’t retire until you’ve answered these 13 Questions
Date: 2011-01-14 Time: 11:30AM – 12:30PM Location: Brighton Campus Office Park
Retirement planning is a confusing process, and making sure that you are set for the big day is imperative. TWW Consulting is hosting the first of a series of complimentary financial preparedness and planning retirement educational sessions. This first session will provide an overview of the “THIRTEEN QUESTIONS THAT NEED TO BE ANSWERED BEFORE YOU RETIRE”. The answers to these important questions will provide clarity and security for you and your family as you plan for your next stage of life. Please join us January 14 from 11:30-12:30 in Brighton Campus Office Park conducted by Scott Gerken, CPA and Paul Wyand, CFP. To attend, please register, 585.427.2410 X102 by January 11.
Tax Tip Tuesday! Cancelled Debt Can Result In Taxable Income
Are you talking to your lender about restructuring or forgiving all or part of your business debt? You may be surprised to learn the outcome of your negotiations could lead to taxable income. (more…)
Save Energy And Taxes: An IRS Reminder
The IRS recently issued a bulletin reminding taxpayers that making energy-saving improvements to their homes before the end of the year can lower their taxes for 2010. (more…)
Should You Ban Facebook?
Facebook has become the most popular online destination in the world – more people read updates on Facebook every day than search on Google. Naturally, team members accessing Facebook during work time is an issue for most firms. Business owners fear losing hours of productivity to mindless banter between team members and their friends, looking at videos and photos of the night before. An obvious answer is to ban team members from reading Facebook at work. But is banning the right answer? (more…)
Is It Time To Refinance Your Home Mortgage?
Mortgage interest rates are at historic lows. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the average interest rate for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 4.25% in September, 2010, and the average rate for 15-year mortgages fell to 3.73%. These are the lowest rates in almost 50 years. (more…)
Holiday Hours
We will be closed at noon, December 23 through 8AM, December 27 and closed noon, December 30 through 8AM, January 3 to allow our employees some much needed time with their families during this holiday season. We wish you a wonderful and joyous New Year.
Offices Closed
Date: 2010-12-23
Time: 12:00:00
We will be closed at noon, December 23 through 8AM, December 27 to allow our employees some much needed time with their families during this holiday season. We wish you a wonderful and joyous New Year.
