by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Valuations
When a business is being valued, sometimes working capital can be overlooked. It is important to remember, however, as it can have a material effect on value. Working capital is defined as the difference between a business’ current assets and current liabilities. If...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans
For Maine-based small business owners, there are benefits of using direct deposit to pay employees. Some employees, however, may not fully trust banks, or want to have paper checks in their hands on payday. Some ways to increase participation, and therefore maximize...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Valuations
When a small business is having their company appraised, there are many different pieces that factor into the final figure. The discount for lack of marketability is a valuation adjustment that requires a particularly detailed process, and is often contested. An...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Financial Planning
As a Maine-based small business owner, it may make sense to share employees with one or more related companies, each paying its share of wages and compensation. This might make sense for a number of reasons, but one important one is that a “common...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning
Most small business owners realize that paying company debts is just as important as collecting accounts receivable and that these debts need just as much management. What business owners may not realize is that they can actually have a surprising amount of control...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Deductions
Many Maine-based small business owners start out with an office in their homes. An important benefit to this is being able to deduct the expense of the office on the tax return. It’s key for home-based business owners to know that in order to receive the deduction,...
