Michael Bernoff is correct: Setting outcomes is more productive than setting goals. Here's the difference: An outcome describes what you want to have happen whereas a goal is what you want to do. This works for…
I recently had a talk with Amy Bruske, the president of Kolbe Corp, about the meaning of entrepreneurship. Bruske has observed three types of folks, all of whom are necessary in a business: entrepreneurs, business owners,…
In recent weeks, President Trump’s administration published its tax reform goals, which resulted in much discussion and little clarity. The goals, which have not yet been translated into bills, would double most people’s standard deduction, eliminate…
Eric Swenson, Founder and Managing Director of our sister company, RSJ/Swenson, is an author, speaker, and consultant who works with businesses throughout the United States and Canada to train and improve management and develop professional talent…
RSJ founding partner Tony Rose is not just an experienced accountant, he is also the author of two books: "Say Hello the Elephants" and "Five Eyes on the Fence." His thesis that a business's success must…
Private Wealth Magazine writer Carol J. Clouse spoke with founding partner Tony Rose for her article "Your Client's Taxes Under Trump." If you've been curious about how our 45th President's economic plans will affect those who…
The success or failure of a business lays in understanding the potential and actual consequences of more than financial capital.
Most of us keep our big promises, but all too often, we make tons of tiny little “micro-promises” that we either never keep.
RSJ Senior Partner, Jake Jacobs featured as one of the Top 200 Advisors of the year by San Fernando Valley Business Journal.
RSJ Partner Tony Rose’s article was featured in the September 2014 issue of “Business World,” published by Russell Bedford International. This is the second of four articles to be presented in conjunction with his first book,…
While some are happy and some are protesting the election of Donald Trump as our next president, one thing is certain: Changes will be made to the tax and business climate. Many are speculating about what might happen, but no one really knows what President-Elect Trump's administration or the Congress will propose and will pass.
To Our Valued Clients, Over the last few days we have received IRS notices for clients proposing unpaid taxes, penalties and possible failure to file assessments. Due to the volume of notices we received, we investigated…
Kira Masteller is not only a well respected Estate Planning attorney, she is also the president of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.
Read "Why Clients Stall and What Estate Planning Attorneys Can Do About it" by Tony A. Rose in this month's issue of Valley Lawyer Magazine.
What do you do when your core values go against the grain of ethics?
Jake Jacobs featured as "Power Accountant" in this week's issue of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.
When tragedy happens, you can either let it overcome you, or you can sit with the pain that you feel long enough to harness it and turn it into power.
In my latest appearance on Smashing the Plateau, David and I discuss business coaching, which is something I find extremely valuable.
In his second book, Eric Swenson of RSJ Swenson offers strategies on finding the best employees.