Ideas & Insight

My previous post discussed the advantages of working for a small firm vs. a large company – now let’s address the advantages of hiring a smaller firm. My experience is the the accounting world, but these points are true of most industries: You’ll likely have direct access to the owner or President of the company. […]

In the process of interviewing candidates for an open position at our firm, we encountered some misconceptions about working for a smaller firm, namely perceived limited opportunities, less structured training and uncertainty about the stability of a smaller organization.  We thought the advantages of working for a smaller firm were obvious (!) but here are just a few: You’ll […]

If your company is a corporation, you’re probably aware that your shareholders and Board of Directors must meet at least annually. For many entrepreneurs, the board and shareholders may only consist of a couple of people and this meeting requirement is regarded as an annoying formality. The main purpose of the meeting is to ensure […]