by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Valuations
From time to time, every small business owner wonders what the value of their business is. The correct answer can vary, depending on the purpose of the appraisal. Different rules and standards of value may apply in different circumstances. Some of the reasons a...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans
If you are a small business owner in Maine, you might be interested in hiring younger, seasonal workers, and you may be able to take advantage of a lower federal minimum wage. Employees under age 20 can be paid a “youth minimum wage,” for the first 90...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Financial Planning
As a small business owner deciding on a major purchase, you may wonder if it is better to buy or lease business assets. The answer can be complicated, but one rule of thumb to remember is that it’s generally better to lease assets that will substantially...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans
Maybe your Maine-based small business is ready to move to a bigger location, and you are interested in obtaining a commercial lease. A commercial real estate lease, like any other contract, can be negotiated. Do not use or accept a form lease submitted to you...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Tax Planning
Most business owners want a retirement plan that meets the following criteria: Current tax benefit on contributions. Ability to minimize or avoid contributions when cash flow is tight. Only cover full time, long term employees. High percentage (70 percent or more) of...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Debt & Financing
Suppose you’ve been doing business with a company that owes your Maine-based business money or has been late in paying for services you have provided. You might have even filed a lawsuit to obtain the payments. But then you receive a notice that the company has...
