Business

You can’t keep prices the same indefinitely, but raising them is always a gamble. Consumers can — and do — compare prices anywhere, anytime, on everything. If your bottom line needs a boost, raising prices can definitely help — as long as you map out a strategy and avoid some common pitfalls. Promote, Promote, Promote When you’re ready to roll out the increase, plan to roll out some promotions and… Read More

Busy is good. Most small business owners would rather things were too hectic than too slow. As the year winds down, though, let your staff handle the busy-ness while you look at the business — where you are, what you’ve accomplished in past year and where you’re headed in the new year and beyond. Your bottom line The quickest way to figure out where you are is to check your bottom line…. Read More

Increasing your profits requires selling more and/or spending less. While building up your sales may require an extended effort, business costs are often very ripe for a quick trimming.  At Strategic Accounting and Tax Solutions, a Grand Rapids CPA firm, we’ve highlighted some of those possibilities. Supplies and Other Purchases Usually, in any business, relatively few items represent a very large share of all outlays. The first step in cutting… Read More

Local Grand Rapids, MI small businesses need a strong network of support. You need advice about tax issues and employee benefits, to assistance with technology and marketing. Strategic Accounting and Tax Solutions, is your partner in that network. With data breaches becoming more and more common, it’s important to be proactive in protecting your business against cybercrimes. Here are some thoughts on preventing cybercrimes in the first place and having… Read More