Blog | Steven M. Ellard, CPA

7 hot ways to boost summer sales for your small business

If you’re nervous about the slow summer months affecting your small business’s bottom line, here are some ideas for boosting summer sales.

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Print or digital: What’s your summer reading choice?

Whether you’re a die-hard digital fan, or you’d die before you switch from print, both reading methods have advantages for booklovers.

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9 ways to save for retirement

Saving for retirement sounds daunting, but it’s a must. Learn these nine time-honored, proven strategies to start building your retirement nest egg to...

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Scheduling 'me' time: Tips for self-care

Scheduling “me time” is important for both physical and mental health. Here are self-care tips for those moments that need a breather.

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How Gen Z will shift the working world

Gen Z’s energy, ideas and ideals are already changing how businesses operate. Learn more about what this dynamic generation can bring to the workforce...

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Learn from your return with these tax takeaways

Here are five takeaways from this year’s tax return to help make next year’s tax time easier—and possibly even more financially rewarding.

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5 myths about accountants

Accountants get a bad rap as dull, boring and mousy. Find out just how cool they can actually be. (Mick Jagger, anyone?)

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The ins and outs of travel insurance

With summer travel on the horizon and a pandemic in the rear-view mirror, you may still need to consider travel insurance. Here’s why.

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7 ways to take care of your heart for American Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. Here are seven easy ways to take better care of your heart.

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3 things you can do to make your accountant happy at tax time

Want to be your accountant’s favorite client? Use these tips to prepare for your tax return appointment, and you’ll be a shoo-in for #1.

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Throw the ultimate affordable Super Bowl party

Even if your budget isn’t as super-sized as you’d like, you can still throw a Super Bowl party your guests will enjoy.

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How to find a morning routine that sets you up for a great day

Does your morning start with a smack of the snooze button? Start off a great day with these tips for a morning routine that suits you.

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Make tax filing easier in 2022

Here are some simple steps you can take now to help make filing those tax returns easier come January.

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Massachusetts Minimum Wage Increase

An Act Relative to Minimum Wage, Paid Family Medical Leave and the Sales Tax Holiday was signed into law on June 28, 2018 by Massachusetts Governor Ch...

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What to consider before gifting a pet this holiday season

If you plan to surprise someone with a new furry friend this holiday season, here are some cautionary points to keep in mind.

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