Katie Kapler

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Tax Time Tips for Small Businesses

February 2, 2010

Tax time can be scary for small business owners. If you’re a busy entrepreneur and haven’t kept the best accounting records throughout the year, there’s still time...

Small businesses left behind in stimulus package

February 24, 2009

The massive $789 billion stimulus package just passed by Congress contains plenty of cash to shore up ailing banks, but little in the way of direct spending...

Business valuation – How to value a retail business

September 26, 2008

Retail is one of the most prevalent industries in the United States. Basically, there are five factors that determine the valuation of a retail business: Nature of...

Business valuation – How to value a wholesale distribution business

September 26, 2008

There are five factors that determine the valuation of most wholesale businesses: * Nature of Business: Banks tend to avoid lending to certain types of businesses. Typically,...

Commercial real estate valuation – How to value commercial re...

September 26, 2008

In the United States, small commercial real estate is classified as property worth up to $5 million. There are five factors that determine the valuation of commercial...

Business valuation – How to value an IT staffing company

September 26, 2008

Propelled by globalization, IT staffing and IT consulting is one of the fastest growing businesses in the United States. Over 73 percent of the Fortune 2000 companies...