V3 — Issue 2

Employee Spotlight: Sarah Phillips

Sarah Phillips joined the De Boer, Baumann & Company team for a tax internship in 2017 following her graduation from Grand Valley State University. She was hired full-time after the internship and works mostly with small to medium-sized businesses. Sarah is also a member of our marketing committee and handles a lot of our …

Sarah Phillips joined the De Boer, Baumann & Company team for a tax internship in 2017 following her graduation from Grand Valley State University. She was hired full-time after the internship and works mostly with small to medium-sized businesses. Sarah is also a member of our marketing committee and handles a lot of our social media and marketing campaigns, as well as social events for the office.

Sarah’s favorite thing about working for De Boer, Baumann & Company is the flexible schedule and variety of work. She says, “I love that my schedule gives me the opportunity to be available for my kids during the day when needed, so I don’t have to miss their appointments and special events. I also like that I can switch between technical work and marketing work, so my brain doesn’t get bored.”

Sarah and her husband Ryan have been married for 10 years and live in Holland with their 3 young kids, Madelyn, Mason, & Kathryn. She has lived in the West Michigan area her whole life and loves living here mostly because her family is close by. She says, “I love spending time with my parents and extended family, and I want my kids to grow up having close relationships with their grandparents, cousins, and other relatives outside of our immediate family.”

While family commitments don’t leave Sarah with much free time, she enjoys gardening, fishing, boating, and traveling.  She also likes Michigan summers when she can spend her days on the water with the kids, and evenings gathered around a bonfire with the adults.

DBC - Sarah Phillips Family Photo

Using Data to Inform Key Farming Decisions

In the course of operating, farms produce a wealth of valuable data. In a recent article for AgWeb, author Kinsie Rayburn examines the long-term benefits of collecting and using farm data.

The author first discusses a study that examined if farmers are taking advantage of the farm-level productions and management data to which they have …

Farm Management During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Navigating uncertainty is the key to keeping farm operations going during the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Gil Gullickson in a recent article for Successful Farming. The author recently attended a webinar that offered the following tips for farm managers:

Be mentally prepared for uncertainty and unpredictability.Make the difficult decisions necessary to best position your organization for …

When Farmland Inheritance Becomes an Obstacle

Inheritance is a complicated process, particularly when farmland is involved. In a recent piece for Successful Farming, author Jodi Henke spoke with a University of Nebraska educator, Allan Vyhnalek, about the complications that come with farmland inheritance.

Vyhnalek pointed out the following areas of consideration for people who inherit farmland:

The tax consequences of inheritance—there can …

Using Technology to Sell Complex Parts

The sale of complex industrial parts has long been a difficult task, but new technologies are making the job easier. A new article from Thomas explains three methods for easing the stress of selling complex parts.

Use an online catalog – Make things easier for your customers and yourself by developing an online product …

IoT Tech and the Supply Chain

For today’s manufacturers and consumers, the more information the better! A recent article published by Manufacturing.net explores the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in order to digitize supply chains. Author Tom O’Boyle discusses how IoT technology is being incorporated in the following areas:

Manufacturing Plant – The use of passive and active …

The Robotic Future of Manufacturing

The use of robotics in manufacturing is rapidly increasing—and with good reason! Incorporating robotic technology has resulted in improved output and, therefore, increases in revenue and efficiency. In a new article for Manufacuring.net, author Kayla Matthews discusses five ways that the use of robotics in manufacturing helps to improve output.

Handling of Raw Materials …

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De Boer, Baumann & Company provides professional accounting, tax, and business advisory services to individuals and businesses in West Michigan and the surrounding areas. With expertise in a variety of industries, DBC specializes in comprehensive and innovative solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals.