V6 — Issue 2

Employee Spotlight: Lisa Freeman

Lisa Freeman joined the De Boer Bauman team as an intern in January 2016 and moved to full-time at the end of that tax season. Before coming to us, Lisa went back to school as an adult and graduated from Davenport University with an Associate Degree in Accounting. 

Today, she works on the quarterly and …

Here’s What Happened in the World of Small Business in June 2021

Here are five things that happened this past month that affect your small business.1) There’s a tight labor market nationwide these days, and it’s giving workers more leverage.The economy’s recovery is giving low-wage workers more leverage, as “ballooning job openings in fields requiring minimal education” combine with a shrinking labor force. For some, this …

Exit Strategy: How to Create One for Your Small Business

Owning your own small business is a dream that few are fortunate enough to realize, but even those new to the joys of entrepreneurial self-determination need to spend time thinking about how you’re going to eventually leave the business. No matter how far off it may seem, the best way to ensure that your …

Restaurants and Businesses Benefit from Temporary Tax Break

Congress has provided businesses with a temporary tax break as a means of helping the restaurant industry, which has been devastated by the COVID pandemic.Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the business deduction for entertainment, it continued to allow a deduction for 50% of the cost of qualified business meals.As part of …

How Biden’s Proposed American Families Plan Might Affect You

President Biden presented his proposed American Families Plan (AFP) during his Joint Session of Congress address on April 29, 2021. What follows is an overview of what is included in the plan. But this is only his wish list; Congress will need to draft proposed legislation that will have to pass in both the …

Employee Spotlight – Lynnette Brown

An 18-year veteran of the accounting industry, Lynnette has been a member of the De Boer Baumann & Company team since 2015. She serves in the firm’s Holland & Grand Haven offices, working as a QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor & Trainer and as Payroll Manager. Lynnette’s extensive professional history allows her to serve her …

Handling the Loss of a Key Manufacturing Client

Despite expending your very best efforts, you have probably lost a major client at some point during your manufacturing career. If this hasn’t happened to you yet, it probably will eventually. A recent article from Thomasnet offers some helpful tips for what to do in this situation. The article recommends trying to sell additional …

Optimal Email Marketing Tips for Manufacturers

When it comes to digital marketing for a manufacturing business, email campaigns are one of the best tactics, according to a recent article from Thomasnet. Author Helen Carey offers a helpful list of “Do’s and Don’ts” to improve manufacturers’ email marketing efforts. She recommends focusing on crafting a strong subject line, using an email …

Steps for Overcoming Inflation Woes in the Manufacturing Sector

The coronavirus pandemic has had a costly impact on the manufacturing sector in the form of intense inflationary pressure on the prices of raw materials. A recent article from Industry Today offers some advice for manufacturers in light of this reality. Authors Joe Basar and Marta Mussacaleca recommend that manufacturers prioritize materials categories, identify …