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“Save more” is a new year goal a lot of people put on their list, but it’s proven to be a difficult one to reach the last few years. In your Shakopee business, it’s likely some of your employees fall in this category — especially for those in lower income...

Now that we’re a week into the new year, all of last year’s broken things in your Shakopee biz have likely smacked you in the face a few times. Sadly, they didn’t magically get fixed while you were cleaning up wrapping paper and sneaking another sugar cookie.But it’s...

Making New Year’s resolutions seems like a waste of time. Sure, we might start with the best of intentions, but by February most of us have quit the gym, returned to normal eating habits, and left books unread on our bedside tables. But something I do believe in...

By the time you actually get to reading this, there is a very good chance that you're reading a voice from the past. I make it a practice to prepare my Shakopee clients and friends a few days in advance, and RIGHT NOW, it is still 2023.But 2024 is beckoning and is...

In many ways, year-end couldn’t come at a worse time. As if December holiday crazymaking wasn’t enough, as a business owner you’re also responsible for compiling an entire year’s worth of reporting data into comprehensible form for your accountant, with enough time to...

Crazy to think there are only two more weeks until Christmas and only three more weeks left of 2023. There’s a lot of joy still to be had and opportunities for your Shakopee business to increase revenueAnd, while the rest of us are checking off our holiday shopping...

The end of the year, that is. That means that for your Shakopee business’s financial reporting, this is go time.Now that we’re into December, time is short to take care of your year-end accounting. This is something we specialize in so be sure to get on our calendar...

Anyone else jump on all those great online Black Friday deals this year? There were a bunch. But, if you chose an online purchase because of the ease of returning said item, you might want to check the return policy. Looks like quite a few retailers...

Does your Shakopee family sit around the table at Thanksgiving dinner and share something they’re thankful for?I’ve been at those holiday meals many a time. I appreciate the intent, and will admit it’s usually effective in getting me to feel more grateful, but I do...

End-of-year can be a bit of a scramble as a business owner. So, before we get into holiday craziness, a friendly reminder: year-end is also your prime Shakopeeopportunity to make the calendar work in your favor as a business.From year-end profitability analysis...

Though the days are getting shorter and the weather is taking a turn, there are some great revenue reasons to get excited about the next two months.As we round the bend into Black Friday territory (which for many began at the end of October), it’s time to get nimble...

You might remember this little story from last year when an ex-IRS contractor pleaded guilty to leaking President Trump’s private taxpayer information along with many other wealthy individuals. It brought the IRS’s ability to secure taxpayer data into question...