More than Money Blog
There is more to living a happy and productive life than staying hyper-focused on finances.
While staying within your means and keeping on top of money matters can help you highlight what’s important, it’s the “what’s important” that truly matters. Broussard Poche wants to shift your focus from being worried about finances to enjoying the fruits of your labor. Our blog will keep you on the right track, offering advice, tips, and reminding you to enjoy your business and your family along the way.
CONTRIBUTOR: Elizabeth J. Moreau, CPA/ABV, CVA, CHFP
Liz is a partner in the tax department of Broussard Poché, LLP with more than 25 years of experience in virtually every dimension of business. She’s cultivated a wealth of knowledge in areas of corporate taxation, financial analysis and business appraisal. She shares her knowledge here, on the More than Money Blog.
CONTRIBUTOR: John L. Istre, CPA
John has been with Broussard Poché, LLP for 20 years, becoming one of the go-to sources for audit info. Now, John serves as Audit Department Head — performing audits for all types of entities with a special emphasis on financial institutions and Nonprofit Organizations. He shares his audit and general business knowledge here, on the More than Money Blog.
What We Mean When We Say Lien
This time of year, unfortunately, many taxpayers receive a “lien notice” in their mailboxes. But, what does a lien even mean? According to the IRS, a federal tax lien is the government’s legal claim against your property when you neglect or fail to pay tax debt. The lien protects the government’s interest in all your […]
Streamlining Overhead Costs
When it comes to running a business, especially a small business, every penny counts. It is important to regularly evaluate the expenses of your business. Your business has essentials that it needs to function, but trimming the fat and streamlining expenses can greatly help your bottom line. Overtime If you have hourly employees, it is […]
The “Write” Way to do Business
Though it may be on a keyboard or an iPad instead of a typewriter, effective writing is key for anyone in business. As a business professional, it is important to be able to clearly communicate with your potential customers or clients. All written communication should convey your thoughts, opinions, and data in a way that […]
Avoiding Employee Burnout
It’s no secret that 2020 has been tough on individuals and businesses. With stresses like working from home, business model changes, and potential loss of income or added hours of work, it can be easy for an employee to become tired or burnt out at work. As an employer, it may not be your responsibility […]
Tax Talk: What is a Millage?
As election season rolls around, discussions are often centered around the raising or lowering of taxes. For many local elections, there are items on the ballots about raising or lowering a millage. For many, though, it is not common knowledge about what a millage is or how it translates to actual dollars. The Definition A […]
Generational Spending: Gen X
Our third blog in the Generational Spending series will focus on those who make up nearly 25% of the population but produce 31% of the total US income: Generation Xers. Those in Gen X are in the 36-51 age range. Most decision-makers, both in families and in businesses, are in this group. While this generation […]
Generational spending: Millennials
Those who were born between 1982 and 1996 are considered to be the Millennial Generation (or sometimes known as Generation Y.) These 22-36-year old individuals are either in the beginning or middle of their careers and also make up the largest generation in US history. Their money handling and spending habits differ from generations before […]
Generational spending : Gen Z
Every generation has its identifiers. But how do these generations differ when it comes to handling finances? As part of our Generational Series, we will breakdown the habits of different age groups, and Generation Z is up first. Online shopping Gen Z, those born between 1996 and 2015, is also known as the Digital Citizen […]