by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans
It can be a complex process to create an effective retirement program that meets the needs of both you, as a small business owner, and your employees. There are business strategies involved, like how to motivate employees to stay at the business, but there are also...
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 | Business Plans, Financial Planning
Even in good economic times, Maine-based small business owners can find it difficult to grown their profits. There’s a lot to be gained by learning how to become more profitable without growing the company bigger. Consider a Profit Audit Most small businesses have...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Valuations
When a business is sold, it may sell for more (or less) than the appraised value. Sometimes this doesn’t make sense to laypeople, but valuators understand that there are many valid reasons why price and value could be different. Small business owners that understand...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning
In order for lenders to award credit, they need to see detailed budgets, including cash flow forecasts. These have to include realistic projections, not guesses at profit and revenues. Cash flow projections are especially important as they show how small businesses...
