Articles & Resources
Covid-19 – A Light at the End of the Tunnel?
The pandemic has been a nightmare for everybody worldwide, and indeed for nearly all businesses—large and small. Many of the small businesses are wondering if there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Or is that, perhaps, just a burning ember that has not yet self-extinguished? Well, let me confirm that there is […]
Prioritize customer service now more than ever
You’d be hard-pressed to find a business that doesn’t value its customers, but tough times put many things into perspective. As companies have adjusted to operating during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic fallout, prioritizing customer service has become more important than ever. Without a strong base of loyal buyers, and a concerted effort […]
We Really Are Business Advisors!
When I started Kern and Company, about 40 years ago, I did so from ground zero, meaning that I did so without having any clients! I did not get started by purchasing an already existing CPA firm. I also knew that I would be competing with quite a few local CPA firms that were run […]
Helping Employees Understand their Health Care Accounts
Many businesses now offer, as part of their health care benefits, various types of accounts that reimburse employees for medical expenses on a tax-advantaged basis. These include health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRAs) and Health Savings Account (HSAs, which are usually offered in conjunction with a high-deductible health plan). For employees to […]