The Phoenix Business Connections is a professional networking event established for the Greater Phoenix Area. We have a very strong membership base with over 30 Valley professionals. Our mission is to establish mutually beneficial relationships to members through the exchanging
The Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) was passed and signed into law more than five years ago, and it is still not fully implemented. In 2016, new requirements will go into place that will affect all firms with 50 or
The end of 2015 brought several gifts from Congress and the President to businesses of all sizes. The 2000 plus page bipartisan budget agreement is full of tax breaks to help businesses in the coming years. Many of these provisions
Congress and the President recently agreed on a budget bill that keeps the government operating through the end of September 2016. The $1.1 trillion spending package is over 2000 pages long and includes a number of provisions that were priorities
Get into the Christmas spirit with this Arizona Opry performance! You’ll hear the classics, both secular and non-secular. The origins of the present day Barleens Arizona Opry, featuring Barleen twins, Barbara and Brenda, goes back generations to their great-grandfather, Albert
Every small business starts out with high hopes for future success. Along the way, however, there will be numerous challenges. And if your business has two or more owners, there will be times when the owners have serious disagreements. There
The holidays are suddenly upon us and we are just days away from the close of another year. But although 2015 is almost in the history books, there are still some ways you can reduce your tax liability and improve
Downtown Mesa will be buzzing with activity with the return of Mesa’s celebration of Mesa Arts & Crafts Festival (MACFest). MACFest is a free event for the public featuring unique artist creations, music, and fun for the whole family. The Mission
The IRS recently announced cost of living (COLA) inflation adjustments for over 50 tax provisions, which include pension plans, tax rate schedules and other changes. Because food and fuel are no longer factored into the calculation, the inflation rate is
When starting a small business, it is important to carefully consider which type of entity you want to operate under. There are several options; including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations. If you decide to go with
