by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Jul 5, 2017 | 2 Freedom - Personal
Over the Independence Day weekend, a celebration of freedom, our family re-watched the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie The Curse of the Black Pearl. Somehow, I forgot that the theme of the movie was freedom and how that touched me in a personal way. This theme of...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Jul 31, 2015 | Wine Business
If you’re running your own winery, or thinking of starting one, we have some news that may help kick-start a new opportunity for your business. The 2015 Wine Tourism Conference is being held in northern Virginia on November 18-20! This conference will offer you ...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | May 21, 2015 | Tax and Tax Planning
Getting your tax return in order for 2015 The 2015 tax year is already nearly halfway through (where does the time go?). So we thought now would be a great time to remind you of some of the more important tax issues to consider when planning your return for this year....
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Apr 1, 2015 | Tax and Tax Planning
Obamacare: the tax impact of the Affordable Care Act explained You’ve no doubt heard of ‘Obamacare’, the neat buzzword for the Affordable Care Act. But what is it? And how is it likely to affect your tax return? Congress passed the Affordable Care act back in 2010...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Mar 10, 2015 | Wine Business
An accountant who is fascinated by the business of wine. Isn’t that fascinating? Recently, I discovered the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of vineyards, wineries, and the wine business in general by studying for my Wine Business Management Certificate...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Feb 16, 2015 | Tax and Tax Planning
Planning your tax year and arranging your finances may not sound like the most interesting thing you’ll do this year, but we are certain it will be much more interesting if by doing so you discover that you have less tax to pay. In an ideal world, every year you will...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Jan 12, 2015 | 1 Freedom - Financial
The cash within your business is often referred to as the lifeblood – that which enables your business to not only survive, but also prosper. Just as your body will survive for a time without food or water, but without blood it will die, the same applies to your...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 19, 2014 | Family Business
Financial management is one of those phrases that can feel irrelevant to your small or family-owned business. What does it actually mean? Does it involve hiring a Chief Financial Officer or holding long board meetings? When we talk about financial management at Henry...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 3, 2014 | Payroll
There’s a phrase that pops up once in a while in the business world: “Pigs don’t know pigs stink.” While simultaneously funny and a little disgusting, the sentiment behind the phrase is incredibly serious and very real. We don’t know what we don’t know. Each of us has...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Nov 25, 2014 | Family Business
It can be difficult to comprehend your beloved small business in the hands of someone outside the family. But consider some reasons it might be necessary to take that step: Death or illness Age gap between current leadership and willing-but-not-yet-ready second...
