How effective are your nonprofit’s grant proposals? If you aren’t meeting with much success, you may need to change tack. Here’s how to research the grant, support your proposal and avoid pitfalls.

ESOPs can provide numerous benefits for business owners and employees alike. But the DOL and IRS may challenge valuations prepared for these plans. Will yours pass muster?

Whether your employees largely work from home or your office is fully staffed, thieves may invade your company’s space without raising a crowbar. Here’s how to spot and prevent “creepers” from getting in.

In M&As, sellers want to maximize the sales price. The key is finding a buyer who appreciates the company’s synergistic value.

Organized crime enterprises have many schemes for infiltrating legitimate businesses. We review several common scenarios and explain how to avoid them.

Should your nonprofit board designate unrestricted assets? Board-designated assets can provide a foundation and help ensure that funds are available when you need them. However, there are responsibilities involved.

Can you name three ways to value a business?

There are certain requirements if you donate valuable assets to charity. The penalty for failing to follow the rules is generally denial of the charitable deduction. Here are the requirements for obtaining an appraisal.

When your nonprofit receives a donation, a matching gift makes it all the sweeter. Encourage donors to take advantage of company matching gifts or create your own matching pool. Here’s how.

Noncompete agreements can be valuable to a business, especially after a merger or acquisition. How valuable? That depends on the facts and circumstances of the deal.

If your nonprofit’s budget is growing and your executives are struggling to juggle financial responsibilities, it may be time to hire a CFO. Learn about what these executives do and what to look for in a candidate.

If you’re preparing to send your child to college this fall, now is the right time to create a basic estate plan with the help of an advisor.