More PPP Loan Details
The government finally issued a bit more guidance on PPP loans for owners who report business income on their Schedule C or on LLC tax returns. This update contains some highlights. Note that these are not…
CARES and FFCRA Update (April 10)
As we look to the fourth week of our safer-at-home shutdown, the professional community continues to discuss new information regarding the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA) and the CARES Act. Though our firm has primarily…
CARES Act Podcast – Genius Network
Tony Rose was honored to be a guest on the Genius Network podcast with Joe Polish and Jim Dew discussing the CARES Act and how it applies to businesses. Listen here: Genius Network Podcast This podcast…
Paycheck Protection Program
Among the many relief provisions passed by Congress in recent days, are loans focusing on small business.
CARES ACT UPDATE – Get Prepared Now
We spent the weekend getting our arms around H.R. 748, the CARES Act. Our summaries and conclusions are included herein. You might need to contact us, or whomever your advisors are, for more particulars and specifics…
What a 45-Year-Old Hockey-Playing-Mom Can Teach You About Entrepreneurship by Tony Rose
A friend of mine signed up for hockey lessons last week. She’s 45 and, by her own account, not much of an athlete. When she told me, I raised an eyebrow. “Hockey lessons? You?” She shrugged…
The Twilight Zone of Growing Old by Tony Rose
My birthday is next month. I’m not telling you this because I’m fishing for your birthday wishes, though I certainly wouldn’t be opposed to them! That said, what is on my mind more is this… When…
Three Strategies for Creating a More Honest Culture by Tony Rose
The ability to confront brutal facts can make or break a business. But how do we do that while still respecting the varying perspectives of different players, including partners? This came up for me because my…
On the Record As: A Hero to My Partners by Tony Rose
Think back to the heroes in your life. I bet you can name a few. I know I can: Dan Sullivan inspired me to think in different ways using elegantly simple tools to approach complex issues…
What the “Charge of the Light Brigade” Can Teach Us About Structural Capital by Tony Rose
In 1854 during the Crimean war, a British commander intended to send a light cavalry brigade to prevent Russians from removing guns from defeated Turkish positions. Called the “Light-Brigade,” this cavalry was well-prepared and suited to…
About “The Road Less Stupid” by Tony Rose
"Don’t let what your competition is doing influence your decisions. You can’t erect a fence to keep the competition out. Besides, they do stupid things sometimes too." This is a quote from a book I’m reading…
Five Questions That Will Help You Find Your Pixie Dust by Tony Rose
One of the most important pieces of advice that I offer as an accountant is this: the financial output of your company is dependent upon the richness of your structural, social, human, and intellectual capital. This…
About “Leap Launch! A Tribute to Entrepreneurs” by Tony Rose
"To all those who have taken the entrepreneurial leap. This book is a tribute to you.” This is the dedication in Gino Wickman’s forthcoming book, Leap, and it gives me the chills—in a good way. There…
Setting Outcomes Versus Setting Goals by Tony Rose
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…
IN DEFENSE OF EMPLOYEES by Tony Rose
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,…
Tax Rhetoric v Tax Reform
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 on HR: Evolve or Die
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…
“Five Eyes on the Fence: Human Capital” Featured on RBI Website
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…
Tony Rose Quoted in “Your Client’s Taxes Under Trump”
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 Five Capitals – A Cheat Sheet
The success or failure of a business lays in understanding the potential and actual consequences of more than financial capital.