As business owners and managers, we are always searching for ways to improve our business. But too often, we spend an enormous amount of time putting out the fire of the day or hour and not focusing on what matters. All of our knee-jerk reactions to the things we don’t want in our business end… Read More
When I returned to Mackey Advisors in 2009 we had a beautiful “brand” created by Jon LoDuca and his team at Wisdom Link. Although we had a messaging guide and a logo that were perfect we were not capitalizing on our investment. Our marketing materials contained invaluable information, but we were not using our branding… Read More
In the recently released Notice 2013-14, the IRS provided a bit of relief for employers who wish to take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which was retroactively extended by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA). Employers now have until April 29, 2013, to file the qualified employee certification form with… Read More
This tool is for business leaders looking to define their organization’s financial goals and build a path to achievement. This is a brand new tool for Mackey Advisors & we would love to hear your feedback on how it can be improved!
1. What are the leading Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in this business? Many CEO’s try to manage their business by only reviewing their P&L. This is a disaster in the making, it would be akin to driving coast to coast looking in the rear view mirror. In this fast paced world, you need to be… Read More
Overall, the U.S. Economy continues to survive a passage through a seemingly unending series of self-inflicted crisis; specifically, presidential elections, the fiscal cliff, sequestration, and now Europe (Cyprus to be exact). While the political backdrop continues, there are clear signs the U.S. economy is continuing to expand. Most key metrics are showing continued improvement in… Read More
We live in a time where information is at our fingertips like never before. The question up for debate is whether access to all of this information is a blessing or a curse. Currently, many business owners spend more time trying to determine what data to measure rather than actually analyzing and acting upon it…. Read More
In November of last year I went to Bold Fusion, the largest annual convergence of YPs in the Greater Cincinnati area. It was my second year attending, and it still has me thinking about the Gen Y/Millennial/Digital Native generation. Many senior managers and executives describe Gen Y as entitled, overly confident, unwilling to “work their… Read More
The links below contain two very important letters pertaining to the tax law changes enacted by Congress. Before you start to prepare your individual or small business tax return please read these letters. If you have any questions or concerns please go to our contact page and drop us a line! Tax Update Letter for… Read More