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The Ever-Changing Tax World: What to Watch For In 2024

By Darren Larsen

We can always be certain of one thing regarding taxes: changes will happen. This is so even though stability of the tax rules would likely be one of the most significant factors in fostering a robust economic environment. Tax legislation is a patchwork quilt reflecting the government’s often conflicting needs to raise revenue, promote...

What do Taylor Swift and Mentoring Have in Common?

By Sarah Williams

What comes to mind when I say Taylor Swift? The Eras Tour? Karma? Cruel Summer? Billionaire female music artist? Possibly all of the above. But one of my favorite things about her (beside her situation with a Kansas City football player named Travis Kelce of course – Go CHIEFS) is that when she was younger she sought out a mentor. Yes....

Millennials: Not who you think they are

By Alyson Burkett

Most older generations believe that a millennial is a 21-year-old living in their parents’ basement trying to figure out a career path. As shocking as it might be, the oldest millennial is turning 42 this year and the youngest is turning 27. A good portion of my peers and I fall in the younger Generation X and older millennial...

Why Planning Right & Executing Well Can Make the Difference!

By TESkipper

American Business icon T. Boone Pickens once said, “A fool with a plan can outsmart a genius with no plan.” There’s a lot of truth–and irony-in Pickens’ often quoted perspective of the business planning process! The truth is that business planning is the glue that ties your business goals to your purpose....

What the heck is ‘Business Professional’ attire?

By Alanah Phillips

If you peruse the collection of professional attire in my closet you will find- naturally organized in rainbow color order- a number of bright pink, floral, and sparkly things. There are neon blazers, polka dot dresses, and sweaters with ruffles and shiny buttons. I have no shame. I own so many dresses that I could wear a new dress every day for...