Listen Now

This episode I am joined by my good friend Brian who takes us through the basics of Section 179 of the tax code and Bonus Depreciation. We explore what these two depreciation related deductions are, and how they can potentially be of benefit to small business owners. If you'd like to explore the topic further here is a 2018 article which explores the differences between the two more in depth. All material we present is meant for educational purposes only. As always, make sure you consult with your tax advisor regarding your unique situation. Also be sure to check out augelliconsulting.com for more free content and information that you can put to work in your business today, to build the tomorrow of your dreams.Disclaimer: All material presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute, nor is it intended to be tax or legal advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, and or other advisors for guidance related to your unique situation.

Cash flow forecasting is essential to sound cash management. It can give you new insights into your business, more time to react to crises, and can lead to more efficiencies and reduced costs. Despite all these benefits, many owners still do not forecast cash flows. Today we'll cover why you should forecast your cash flows weekly, how to do it, and give you some tips to get you started. Once you’ve started weekly forecasting and see the benefits for yourself, you wonder why you didn’t start sooner. Be sure to check out the blog post related to this episode where we provide some sample cash flow forecasting tables for you to review alongside the episode. The blog post can be found here:Weekly Cash ForecastingPast blog posts referenced:Financial Statement Fundamentals - covers how accrual accounting can obscure your true cash position.Can you Grow Too Fast - Part 1 - explores how growth can constrain cash flowWhat Working Capital Is and Why You Should Manage It -  covers the cost of not taking a discount.Also be sure to check out augelliconsulting.com for more free content and information that you can put to work in your business today, to build the tomorrow of your dreams.Disclaimer: All material presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute, nor is it intended to be tax or legal advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, and or other advisors for guidance related to your unique situation.

To fully understand your business, you'll need to be familiar with each of the three primary financial statements and review them regularly. Today's episode is a brief primer on the three main financial statements: the income statement, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows. Be sure to check out the blog post related to this episode where we explore a few areas more in depth and also provide sample financial statements for you to review alongside the episode. The blog post can be found here:Financial Statement FundamentalsAlso be sure to check out augelliconsulting.com for more free content and information that you can put to work in your business today, to build the tomorrow of your dreams.Disclaimer: All material presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute, nor is it intended to be tax or legal advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, and or other advisors for guidance related to your unique situation.

What drives a business's value at sale? You may have heard that businesses in your industry sell for a range of EBITDA multiples, maybe 5 - 7 times EBITDA, but what causes one to sell for 5 times and another one of the same size to sell for 7 times? We will explore that today. Be sure to check out the free handout related to this episode, compliments of our partners at Navix Consultants:25 Business Value DriversOr you can review the related Blog PostBe sure to check out augelliconsulting.com for more free content and information that you can put to work in your business today, to build the tomorrow of your dreams.Disclaimer: All material presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute, nor is it intended to be tax or legal advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, and or other advisors for guidance related to your unique situation.

Can you grow too fast? Many business owners never ask themselves this question. However there are several issues that must be considered if you are experiencing rapid growth. Blog Posts Referenced:Can You Grow Too Fast? (Part 1 - Financial Considerations)Can You Grow Too Fast? (Part 2 - Cultural & Structural Considerations)Host's Site:Augelli Consulting, LLC where you can find more free content and information that you can put to work in your business today, to build the tomorrow of your dreams.Disclaimer: All material presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute, nor is it intended to be tax or legal advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, and or other advisors for guidance related to your unique situation.

Welcome to Real Talk with Jon Augelli, the podcast that helps real business owners create real value within their companies. This episode I will briefly introduce you to the road map for this podcast and outline some of the topics I will cover. Thank you for joining me! Be sure to check out Augelli Consulting, LLC for more great information and resources.