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Recent Posts
Benchmarking: Electrical Industry
9/17/2018
It is estimated, over 211,000 electrical companies exist across the nation and over 92% of those have less than 10 employees. Start-up Insights for New Breweries: Q&A session with Able Seedhouse and Brewery
9/05/2018
Able Seedhouse and Brewery is located in Logan Park, Northeast Minneapolis. They brew a wide range of ales, with a highlight on the grains. 5 Common Succession Planning Problems
8/15/2018
Succession is inevitable in a business. When the time comes to start thinking about retiring and/or transferring ownership, it is essential to understand common issues related to the process. Industry Spotlight
What's driving your business? It should be efficiency, employee retention and profit, but too often it is competition, revolving training and cash flow. You should have an advisor on your side to take a tax efficient, customer-centric approach to managing the top and bottom line and everything in between.
Principal Spotlight
John Edson, CPA/ABV/CFF, CMA, CVA
Audit & Business Valuation Principal | Twin Cities Office
"I cannot imagine doing anything else. Working with closely held businesses and their owners to increase their wealth is exciting. I enjoy seeing a business start, progress through its life cycle and return benefits to the owners."