Increasing the Value of Your Business: How to Remove Gender Bias From the Equation
Change your thinking about building a growth-oriented business so that gender bias is no longer a factor in acquiring capital.
Building the Practice, You Want
All it takes to build the accounting practice you want is a little planning and motivation to map out a plan. Follow these four key steps to develop a firm strategy and start building your dream practice.
AFWA’s Benefit to Small Businesses
I’ve been fortunate to follow in the footsteps of women business owners and strong female leadership. This Sunday is Mother’s Day and I am forever grateful for the examples my mother and grandmother set for me by operating their own businesses. My mother is still working at age 78 and is a sole proprietor of [...]
During Small Business Week, IRS spotlights expanded tax benefits for depreciation and expensing
During Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service is highlighting tax reform changes that impact depreciation and expensing for nearly every business.
When life gets stressful: be a little selfish
Through my years of practice, I have found several outlets to help manage the stress of owning my own business. What it comes down to is being a little selfish.
When Should I Hire An Account or Financial Planner? And more of your questions answered
Whether a small business or looking for support with personal finances, AFWA professionals answer your questions about working with accountants and financial advisors
Becoming an Inspiring and Profitable Advisory Accountant
Consulting and advisory services are some of the greatest services accountants can provide, inspiring small business clients, changing lives and communities
How My Career in Accounting Found Me
Despite many detours, a career in accounting found me. My life changed in 1993, the year I opened my own practice. And each day, I get to do what I love.
What Oreos can teach accountants about growing the firm
Accountants wanting to grow revenue by adding new services should look to the Oreo cookie for a few lessons - innovate services for firm growth
StaffBuffalo: A small business built on making people happy
Maggie Shea, CPA discusses her challenges when starting a new business, the importance of a great support system, a passion for volunteer work, and her advice for others considering entrepreneurship.