Adam Shaf says a dispute with his former clients stems from them "not paying us for work, not because of poor workmanship." More
How three remodeling company owners who started out small have amassed high personal net worth. More
Planning for the sale of a remodeling company typically takes longer than most owners imagineóabout a year to plan and six or so years to execute. Here's what to keep in mind as you map your path. More
James Leisner, CPA, is director of corporate services for Stonebridge Business Partners, a Rochester, N.Y., company providing a variety of compliance and forensic investigative services to institutions, government organizations, nonprofits, and businesses. More
Working with a Certified Public Accountant can help you make strategic decisions that make a real difference to the success of your company. More
The 412(i) plan is a retirement investment option for small-business owners with a high, stable income who need to catch up on adding funds to their retirement savings. More
When Jim Lett started his window and door business, A.B.E. Window & Doorin Allentown, Pa., he did everything himself -- including the books. Soonenough, however, Lett began to outsource his bookkeeping. He still does, ata cost of between $450 and $500 a month. Generally, costsat home improvement companies that outsource bookkeeping range from $200 to $1,000 per month. More
Who has the higher labor burden rate ó one of your higher- or lower-paid employees? Would it be smarter to hire a new employee or to pay overtime to an existing employee? The answers may surprise you, says Diane Gilson, CPA and president of Info Plus Accounting. More
Should a home-improvement company be structured as an S-corp. or an LLC? Experts say choosing a form of business ownership depends on several key factors, including tax concerns, potential risks and business liabilities, desire for flexible management structure, and future investment needs. More
