September 14, 2026 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized
When a business is acquired, its customers don’t necessarily transfer their loyalty to the buyer. Customers may worry about future pricing, service, product quality and whether the business’s new owner understands what they value. If their concerns go unanswered, competitors may see and exploit an opening. If you’re anticipating making an acquisition, plan how you’ll […]
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A Small Business Primer On Expense Deductions
September 24, 2026 / by Brett Hess / Small Business
Whether your small business is new or you’ve run it for decades, you may not fully understand which expenses are potentially tax-deductible and which aren’t. After all, that’s why you have a tax advisor! But it’s worth keeping up with tax law because your daily decisions could significantly reduce your business’s taxable income — and […]
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Important News on Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program
September 15, 2026 / by Brett Hess / Newsletter
Dear Client, Maryland has opened the employer registration for the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. All Maryland employers must register and the state requires an authorized officer of your business to create the account and complete identity verification. Because of this requirement, your business must complete the registration directly. You can register here. […]
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Maintaining Customer Relationships After an Acquisition
September 14, 2026 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized
When a business is acquired, its customers don’t necessarily transfer their loyalty to the buyer. Customers may worry about future pricing, service, product quality and whether the business’s new owner understands what they value. If their concerns go unanswered, competitors may see and exploit an opening. If you’re anticipating making an acquisition, plan how you’ll […]
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