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, Financial Planning, Valuations
When considering the value of your Maine-based small business, you may not have considered what standard is used in the determination. It can be a fairly important question that affects how the valuation turns out. Any qualified valuation report should state the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Thanks to legislation passed in 2013, the federal income tax rates for individuals remain historically low for single taxpayers with taxable income below $400,000.The rates for C corporations, however, remain at the same levels that have been in place for years. As a...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation
Employers can see advantages from hiring independent contractors for their Maine-based small businesses. They can be hired on a per-project basis and then let go when the project is completed. Also, independent contractors tend to be more experienced workers and...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning
Many small business owners would like to expand, in order to generate higher sales and increase profits. But before making moves to buy new equipment, expand your plant or implement a new business idea, you need to fully understand how the profit angle works. Many...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Debt & Financing, Financial Planning
Most lenders require the individual owner of a Maine-based small business to personally guarantee loans made to their business. This shows the owners’ commitment and helps ensure that the loan obligation is fulfilled. The problem is that the personal guarantee...
