“So many parents that we’ve talked to over the years want to shop secondhand, but they find the process time-consuming and frankly, quite overwhelming. We wanted to make it easier for them and make the sustainable choice, the easy choice,” said Nicole Boynton, co-founder of Hand Me Up, an ecommerce platform for second-hand children’s clothing […]
Kitces & Carl Ep 144: The Success Trap Of Boutique Practices And Building With Intentionality
Over the past few decades, financial advisors have explored new ways to structure, build, and grow successful businesses alongside a growing acceptance that “successful business” can be defined in many different ways. Nevertheless, while firm owners have a variety of options available for structuring and building their businesses, the reality is that they can only […]
Making Estate Planning More Tax Efficient And Equitable For Beneficiaries By NOT Just Splitting The Assets Evenly
Traditionally, people tend to think of their estate as comprising one big ‘pot’ of assets, focusing on the sum of all the assets rather than on each individual asset itself. Consequently, when in estate planning, thinking about how to divide their assets after their death, they often aim to simply apportion the whole pot among […]
5 immediate red flags in an employee (when hiring new workers)
As a small business owner, you’re only as successful as the talent you bring on board. So when it comes time to expand your business and hire new team members, you want to make sure you get it right. Whether you’re just looking over someone’s resume or things have already progressed to the interview stage, […]
Pipeline plan of action: Read the Accounting Talent Strategy Report
One year after its formation, the National Pipeline Advisory Group published its recommendations for improving the talent pipeline.
How to choose the best social media platforms for your small business
No matter the industry you operate in or the size of your business, you need to be on social media to reach your target audience. The best part is that it’s a marketing tool that doesn’t have to break the bank. But choosing the right social platforms for your business can be overwhelming — especially […]
5 new warning signs of a bad claim for pandemic-era ERC
The IRS said the five signs are the result of what IRS compliance teams found while analyzing and processing claims for the employee retention credit (ERC). The Service plans to briefly reopen its voluntary disclosure program.
3 Key Principles For Measurable and Actionable Standards That Help Cultivate Excellent Client Service
Most financial advisors strive to provide excellent client care and prioritize a systematic process to maintain regular communication with their clients both on a scheduled (e.g., annual meeting) and an “on demand” basis. And while individual advisors running solo firms are often able to intuitively sense when they’re delivering their best, as they grow and […]
Alts for all? Behind the launch of a retail-aimed platform for music royalties
New alternative investment platform JKBX has attracted thousands of retail investors purchasing the streaming rights to hit songs from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and more — here’s what it might mean for the alts space.
Dexcom shares plunge more than 40% for worst day on record
Dexcom, which had its stock market debut in 2005, had its worst day ever after lowering its full-year guidance.