Opportunity Zones – Enable Investors to Defer and Reduce Capital Gains
Opportunity Zones offer tax breaks and could help you along with assisting development in distressed communities. Read this article in the New York Times to learn more: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/15/business/opportunity-zone-tax-break-controversy.html
Tax Season Is Here Again – Some Tips From The Professionals
I understand that many of us strongly dislike dealing with our taxes. The thought of preparing all the documentation along with paying can be a bit depressing. We strongly advise business owners to consult with your accountant to develop an annual plan that you will stick too. The rules continue to change and it’s difficult […]
Great Article on Family Businesses from Business NH Magazine
Did you know the following? “In the United States, and NH, family businesses account for approximately 90 percent of all businesses. Their life span is about 24 years—a little more than one generation. Fewer than one in three makes it to a second generation.” We thought this was a great article to share – especially […]
Family Businesses Hire a New Type of Executive
Great article about Family Businesses and the need for proper advice: Click here to read the NY Times Article
Small Business Transactions Reached Record Highs in 2017!
According to BizBuySell.com, small business transactions reached record highs in 2017, up 27 percent from 2016. “This year’s increase marks a noteworthy upward shift in the number of small businesses changing hands across America. For several years after the 2008-2009 Great Recession, sales volume remained low as small businesses struggled financially and capital for financing […]
The Top 10 Fastest-Growing Occupations vs Fastest-Declining ones
Here’s a very interesting article by Ben Casselman in the NY Times, October 25, 2017 about the shifting job categories through automation and overall demographic changes. It lists the projected top 10 fastest-growing occupations from 2016 to 2026 and then the fastest-declining ones. Great information to know! Click here: “Experts Foresee a U.S. Work Force […]
JAIME STROLLO As product design manager, Jaime Strollo is responsible for the UX strategy of Betterment's financial planning products, as well as the management and mentorship of product designers.I read lots of articles on business and entrepreneurship and this one provides some interesting insights. The 3 Lessons:
- Talk to customers early and often
- Keep your focus on solving customers’ actual pain points.
- Always be iterating.
Click here to read the article the full article and learn more about these three lessons in Entrepreneur Magazine.
Revitalization Tax To Support Portsmouth, NH Downtown Businesses
Are you considering expanding your business in Portsmouth, NH? There are some great tax benefits available through the state’s Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credit Program. Here’s an article about the program in the Portsmouth Herald: Downtown Businesses Eligible For Revitalization Tax Credits Also, if you are looking to start a business in Portsmouth, below is a […]
BizBuySell Reports Small Business Transactions in 3rd Quarter of 2016 are up 15%!!
“BizBuySell, the Internet’s largest business-for-sale marketplace, reported today that third-quarter small business transactions reached the highest levels since the second quarter of 2008, right before the recession hit. The full results are included in BizBuySell.com’s Q3 2016 Insight Report, which aggregates statistics from business-for-sale transactions reported by participating business brokers nationwide. A total of 2,090 […]
Radio Interview with the Founders of First Street Business Brokers
We had the pleasure of being guests on Seacoast Business Connections, a live radio show on WSCA 106.1 FM, Portsmouth Community Radio. Below is a link to the show: http://audio.wscafm.org/audio/2015/BIZ/WSCA-BIZ_07-20-2015.mp3 WSCA is a non-commercial community radio station broadcasting from Portsmouth, NH.
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