How your business can sharpen its marketing strategy

Friday, July 25, 2025
Creating a marketing strategy for any company isn’t a “one and done” activity. As you’ve no doubt experienced, the approach you use to connect with your audience needs to adapt...... Read More

Old invoices, new rules: Tap into the power of the AR aging report

Thursday, July 24, 2025
For many businesses, accounts receivable (AR) are more than just a line item on the balance sheet. This account provides a key indicator of potential cash flow, customer relationships and...... Read More

The advantages of a living trust for your estate plan

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Do you believe you don’t need to worry about estate planning because of the current federal estate tax exemption ($13.99 million per individual or $27.98 million for married couples in...... Read More

Planning a summer business trip? Turn travel into tax deductions

Monday, July 21, 2025
If you or your employees are heading out of town for business this summer, it’s important to understand what travel expenses can be deducted under current tax law. To qualify,...... Read More

Companies should take a holistic approach to cybersecurity

Friday, July 18, 2025
Today’s businesses have two broad choices regarding cybersecurity: wait for something bad to happen and react to it, or proactively address the threat. Not surprisingly, we recommend the latter approach.The...... Read More

QuickBooks users: It’s time for a mid-year review

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Performing a mid-year QuickBooks® cleanup is a smart habit that small business owners and bookkeepers can adopt to stay ahead of their financial responsibilities. Waiting until year end to review...... Read More

Tax breaks in 2025 and how The One, Big Beautiful Bill could change them

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes to individual tax provisions. While the bill is now being...... Read More

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill could change the deductibility of R&E expenses

Monday, July 14, 2025
The treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenses is a high-stakes topic for U.S. businesses, especially small to midsize companies focused on innovation. As the tax code currently stands, the...... Read More

4 ways business owners can make “the leadership connection”

Friday, July 11, 2025
To get the most from any team, its leader must establish a productive rapport with each member. Of course, that’s easier said than done if you own a company with...... Read More

Lufkin-Based Axley & Rode joins CRI

Friday, July 11, 2025
Big news! We have officially joined CRI! We’re excited to continue serving you with expanded resources and expertise under the CRI name.Make sure to follow us at Carr, Riggs &...... Read More