Securing Your Business for the Next Generation
Succession planning is always a hot topic in the CFBC community – and for good reason. It is important to keep this vital part of business in discussion so it’s never overlooked. Life can change in the blink of an… Read more→
Follow These 6 Steps for Developing Successful Staffing
Hiring and staffing is a challenging aspect of any business. It can be overwhelming to see the entire process through from writing a job description to making the offer. Dr. Robert Rubin of DePaul University walked us through the Six… Read more→
Making Tough Conversations Effective
When was the last time you were faced with a difficult conversation? How did you handle it? Tough conversations can pop up in the office and at home but not all of us are prepared to deal with them in… Read more→
DePaul University Named among Top 25 Innovative Schools
DePaul University has been named one of the country’s “most innovative schools,” according to the 2016 college rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. Tied for the 21st spot among other universities nationwide, U.S. News nominated universities “that are… Read more→
Welcome to our new Strategic Partner, Psyched LLC!
We are pleased to welcome George Karavattuveetil and Psyched LLC as our new Human Resource/Human Capital Strategic Partner! George has more than 20 years of management and human resource experience, transcending conventional practices and fully integrating client information with personal… Read more→
The New Math of Estate Planning
Estate tax planning looks much different than it did in the past. In prior years, estate planning often focused on minimizing taxpayer’s estates as exemptions were low and federal estate tax rates were as high as 77%. Today, the top… Read more→
President’s Message – Two Heads Are Better Than One
We are surrounded. Surrounded by smarts, experience, passion and talent. And did I mention commitment? Our Strategic Partners fulfill many roles for our members including advisor, resource, partner, educator, guide, consultant, champion and friend. I am excited to announce our… Read more→
Now & Then: Cushing & Co.
THEN Not many people would agree that 1929 – the year of the stock market crash and beginning of the Great Depression – would be the best time to open a business. Yet, John Cushing founded Cushing & Co. on… Read more→
The Window for Using “Phantom Guarantees” to Generate Tax Benefits May Soon Be Closing
by Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella For many years, it has been fairly common for partners of partnerships to guarantee partnership debt in an effort to increase the adjusted tax basis of their partnership interests. Enhancing tax basis has many… Read more→