What is the return on investment on employee innovation? According to several recent studies, there is a measurable return on investment for employees who have larger integrated work networks. The idea is simple: the more people are in a linked network, the more an idea can be refined or improved. Employees who are more “connected” tend to produce better ideas by virtue of having a larger pool of potential critics/collaborators. These studies have shown that innovation management software fosters a more even playing field for idea sharing. Traditional idea sharing spaces like conference...
Have you ever met with a tax advisor and been told you could have done something about a tax problem if only you had acted sooner? When most people think about tax planning, they usually think: It’s something you do when you have your tax return prepared. It’s something you do at the end of the year. While both of these times have a place in a tax strategy, often times it is simply too late or there is not enough time to get the best results. This is why I am such a big fan of year round tax planning. Year Round Tax Planning Year round tax planning does not mean you spend the entire...
When it comes to tax return time, small business owners tend to always have two questions on their lips: Am I paying too much tax? Am I claiming every possible deduction? Seeking the assistance of a professional tax accountant is the best way to have these questions answered correctly. Many small business owners operate independently and are accustomed to handling everything on their own, including their tax returns. But in a time where taxation is becoming an increasingly complex and specialised area, with tax returns being time-consuming and often tedious to complete, many make the wise decision...