Sponsored post Owners of small and medium-sized businesses should carefully consider moving their computer network and operations to cloud computing. Keep in mind, however, that as you consider this transition, you are likely to encounter conflicting advice, and no real answers to your questions about security, cost and whether such a move is appropriate for your organization. The simple fact is, cloud computing is not a good fit for every…
Sponsored post The last 10 years have not been easy for America’s small businesses, especially for local homebuilders. The Kansas City metro area saw approximately 900 local homebuilders go out of business during the recession and subsequent slow recovery, leaving only about 150 of 1,050 left to supply the demand in today’s much healthier economic climate. B.L. Rieke Custom Home Builders was one of the few to persevere through the…
tree removal
There are many reasons Kansas City business owners should be diligent about trimming, pruning, and removing trees on their commercial properties. Although you may not give your trees much thought, they provide shade and can be one of the most critical elements of a visually appealing landscape. But trees can pose a danger as well, putting employees, customers, utility lines, and buildings or other structures at risk. Well-maintained trees are…
Businesses are often interested in electrical tips that help save on energy costs and improve safety for staff members and employees. Our team of Kansas City electricians has decades of experience serving businesses in the Kansas City metro area.  Whether you own or manage a business office complex, retail store, restaurant, manufacturing plant, or other type of business, the commercial electrical tips offered below will help you save energy. The…
In June 2013, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) introduced a new accounting option for preparing streamlined, relevant financial statements for private companies, ‘’Financial Reporting Framework for Small- and Medium-Sized Entities” (FRF for SMEs). Although this reporting framework did not get much traction in the initial release, more and more small- and medium-sized entities, financial statement preparers and financial statement users, especially banks and creditors, are realizing the benefits to…