Fostering a culture that supports work/life balance of its employees means taking a break from the “business side” of professional development and discussing a topic many employees can relate to – parenting. Today, Chuck & Brittany are joined by Dale Vernon, co-author of How Imperfect Parents Lead Great Families. Investment professional by day, Dale and …
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Living in a word of technology means the on-going risk of cyber-attacks facing businesses and users everyday. Everything from Phishing scams to fake spam calls threaten the cybersecurity of businesses large and small. Jay Mellon, CEO and co-founder of AtNetPlus, is here today to discuss how companies need to control their technology so they can …
By Matt Silla, ASA, CFA If you’ve decided to take a closer look at an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for your succession plan, you may be wondering what the next steps are. The typical next step is an ESOP feasibility study. This process is important in providing information to shareholders considering selling shares to …
It’s an aspect all business leaders need to be proficient in, but yet, it may cause the most anxiety or stress – public speaking. Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Leslie Ungar, president of Electric Impulse Communications – a pre-eminent source for coaching, consulting, and confidence building in the workplace. Leslie is a master …
Have you been hearing about blockchain but have no idea how it applies to your business? You’re not alone – Chuck and Brittany are joined today by Brandon Fredericks. A CPA and auditor by trade, Brandon has invested significant brainpower into following, understanding, and applying Blockchain and the wave of “Technology 4.0” – the new …
Did you know most fraud cases take months, even years, to detect? Business owners can have their company ruined in one scandal by a fraudster employee. Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Bob Nemeth, Apple Growth Partner’s in-house Certified Fraud Examiner and forensic accounting expert, to discuss how business owners can protect themselves and …
Two things that may be keeping business owners and leaders up at night – how do they find the right employees and more importantly, how do they keep them? In the world of LinkedIn and Indeed, candidates may be easier to find, but how can your company recruit and retain the best employees? Apple Growth …
By Matt Silla, ASA, CFA | Senior Manager – Business Valuation As a business owner, you have to make many decisions, including how, and when, it’s time for you to move on from your business. The process of stepping away from your company can be difficult, but proper planning can ensure that you and your …
If you’re considering retirement, when should you get your business valuated? And also, doesn’t your accountant already know your businesses value? Today, we discuss these two critical questions for all business owners, even if you’re not thinking about retirement. Chuck and Brittany are joined by Matt Silla, a professional valuator from Apple Growth Partner’s business …
