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Exit Planning: You Don’t Need to Do It Alone
There’s a mythology that business owners have all the answers all the time. Many business owners hold themselves up to this unachievable standard. Yet, nearly
Why Aren’t You Using a Rolling Forecast?
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Economic volatility and supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic strained the usefulness of traditional budgeting and
6 Inventory Strategies for Boosting Working Capital
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Many businesses tie up working capital in inventory. Fortunately, there are inventory management and optimization strategies manufacturers
How to Exit Your Business on a High Note
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Many people spend long hours starting their business. But what about exiting a successful business? Creating a
Private Foundation Excise Tax Changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—What Decision Makers Need to Know
Private foundations have long operated under a steady—if often overlooked—tax framework, but a new proposal in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” under consideration in the
What Is in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”? A General Overview of the Proposed Tax Package – UPDATED 5/22
UPDATE: On 5/21 the OBBB passed the House. It now moves on to the Senate for consideration. House Republicans have released a sweeping tax proposal—nicknamed
Defeating Boredom in Retirement
Many people have a romantic view of what retirement looks like. Beaches, cruises, road trips, sitting next to a pool with no responsibilities—in reality, many
CDK One Year Later: How Auto Dealerships Are Rebuilding and Preparing for the Future
In June 2024, a cyberattack on CDK Global disrupted dealership operations across the country. Offline dealership management systems (DMS) left thousands of businesses unable to
What’s in the Senate Version of the One Big Beautiful Bill?
On June 16, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sprawling tax package that—like its House counterpart—proposes
Purchasing Fixed Assets? Make the Most of Depreciation Tax Breaks
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Manufacturing is a capital-intensive business. So, if you’re investing in equipment, plant improvements or other depreciable property,
IRS Moves Toward Mandatory Electronic Payments: What You Need to Know
A major shift is underway in the way individuals and businesses make payments to and receive funds from the IRS. On March 25, 2025, President