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M&A business valuation requires expert advice from a valuation expert. Learn about three basic business valuation approaches and six types of mergers and acquisitions.

Are you planning to sell your business soon? Then, you must know how investors do a business valuation, so you get the top dollar for your company.

The technical deadlines to apply for ERTC are far out, but the Government has the right to change aspects of these packages through a new bill or amendment. Don’t leave your money on the table!

Businesses who had PPP loans forgiven might think they can’t get the employee retention credits. That’s not necessarily true. Many of our clients have obtained ERTCs while ensuring their ability to preserve PPP loan forgiveness.

Every business goes through four stages of business growth: startup, growth, maturity, and renewal/decline. Regardless of the stage, you must always focus on long-term business growth and keep your strategies fresh.

Get the ins and outs of a business growth strategy and the Growth to Goal Model that’ll have the founders on board and the investors excited.

Valuing intangible assets is challenging because their value is subjective. Here you will find five reliable valuation methods to put an accurate price tag on your company’s intangible assets.

All startups and well-established businesses implement the business valuation processes. The procedure enables firms to discover the actual value of their company.

The R&D tax credit can result in significant savings on your company’s tax bill. Here’s our guide on what expenses are eligible for the current federal R&D tax credit.

R&D tax credits will face higher scrutiny from the IRS in 2022. It is extremely important to make sure that your R&D Tax Credit claim is IRS compliant before submitting your application.

While most CPA firms are aware of R&D tax credits, they don’t have the expertise or employee bandwidth to help their clients obtain these credits. In most cases, it is more cost-efficient for CPA firms to outsource tax credit studies to a knowledgeable expert.

Funding business growth can help to scale your business operations, reach more customers, improve services, and boost revenue. Try these eight steps for funding your business growth today.

Don't worry; you're not alone if you don't know what the R&D tax credit is. It stands for research and development, and it helps businesses of all sizes save money on taxes...

From the perspective of a 5-year-old boy, there isn’t much more fun than a new Nerf blaster. Unless, perhaps, taking that blaster and shooting your sister. Cue Dad to discuss the...

Can you really add $100,000 in enterprise value to your company in just five minutes? At Cunningham & Associates, we think so.  Too often, we’re involved in budget...

Business growth is always a sign of good health. Being ready to scale your business means that your product or services are in demand, and you have an excellent business model....

Business owners need strategic business planning to maintain a competitive and profitable company. A three to five-year business plan will help you get there. Having no plan is...

Struggling with a shortage of qualified employees on the market? Invest in your workforce development instead. If you reside in MA, many resources are already available for you today.

When your company goes beyond “breaking even,” and starts to generate extra cash, it’s easy to start fantasizing about what you’ll do with your sudden windfall. Maybe you’ll pay...

The first step in effectively managing your organization is understanding how to handle yourself. For business owners, this task is daunting. We are constantly faced with...

At Cunningham and Associates, we know the importance of building an accountable management team. We are lucky enough to have worked with many companies, providing solutions to...

Many taxpayers do not realize they have a choice when it comes to how they report revenue and expenses on their annual tax filings.  Recent changes to the tax code allow more...

There is a big difference between tax planning and tax preparation. Many business taxpayers do not understand the engagement they have with their tax advisors. As a result, they...

Brand equity is the value that your brand brings to the company. It’s a measure of overall consumer perceptions and experiences with your brand. Strong brand equity means...

 Investing in real estate has its ups and downs. Real estate, both commercial and residential property, can provide an owner, developer, or designer with many opportunities and...

Utilizing the C&A Way, Growth to Goal Model, methodical growth can launch your business from its current value, surpass a Predictable Value, and achieve your target...

The past few years have seen significant changes to the tax code. As a business owner, it’s now more important than ever to be aware of new opportunities. NOL carrybacks for 2020...

A business exit strategy is a strategic plan that business owners use to leave or sell the business. Entrepreneurs, investors, venture capitalists, and individuals use a company...

For those businesses that are either younger or less structured, you should look to predictable profits and cash flows as the first dimension of growth that needs to be...

Discerning what phase your business is in and what you need to focus on to grow it   Understand what Growth Means Let’s consider the word growth for a moment. What does that...

This article will explain how entity restructuring a c-corp business can significantly impact your bottom line.

As a business owner, your efforts are focused on keeping your business viable and operational. As you near the point where you will want or need to sell your business, we at...

As we move through the phases of the C&A Way, Growth to Goal Model, there’s always one item that remains consistent no matter your goal. Each Growth to Goal Model participant...

As we turn the corner into 2021, Massachusetts small businesses are facing significant challenges. Many are hard at work adapting to higher competition in the market place and...

Now that the Thanksgiving turkey has digested, we must turn our attention to effective year-end tax planning.  This year’s uniqueness and uncertainty you experienced in your...

As a business owner, evaluating any investment in terms of the expected ROI is critical. For example, if you invest in a digital marketing presence, then you expect to see an...

An effectively-trained workforce will provide your business with a range of excellent benefits. However, are all employee training initiatives successful? Unfortunately, no. ...

Today’s business world is complex and fast-paced. A well-trained workforce can meet the demands of growing and complicated markets. As such, the value of employee training...

I wish my company could run itself. Then I could relax, take a vacation, and pursue other goals.  I would love to exit my business. But who would buy it, and what is it really...

No one likes to overpay on their taxes. Small and mid-sized businesses don’t have to. Take advantage of the Golden Age of Taxation and reduce your taxes with these top 10 business strategies.

The current tax code gives business owners tons of opportunities for saving money. R&D tax credits are one of the most lucrative of those opportunities and are all too often...