by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | May 22, 2013 | Transition Planning
One of the greatest challenges in a family business is that of succession – “who will carry the business on when I am not here”? It’s easy to presume that someone in the family will, but there’s much more involved. Here are a few fairly stark facts about business...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | May 20, 2013 | Family Business
I’d like to tell you a story, and then give you some tips from my experience about what ‘alignment’ really means. If you own a family business, you may start to wonder if this is your story I’m telling – which means that you are not alone. Read on, and I’ll...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Jan 15, 2013 | Tax and Tax Planning
The recently enacted 2012 American Taxpayer Relief Act is a sweeping tax package that includes, among many other items, permanent extension of the Bush-era tax cuts for most taxpayers, revised tax rates on ordinary and capital gain income for high-income individuals,...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 21, 2012 | Henry’s Reading List
“Never underestimate the power of clever people to help others see the possibilities, to help them generate a feeling of faith, and to change behavior.” Another book I’ve read that addresses change, freedom, and moving forward is “The Heart of...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 21, 2012 | Henry’s Reading List
“The goal of business should not be to do business with anyone who wants what you have. It should be to focus on the people who believe what you believe.” This book changed my life. Before reading it I would tell business prospects and clients what we...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 20, 2012 | 2 Freedom - Personal
Sometimes, someone else has already said what I feel! It’s a great thing. So I encourage you to read “The Balance of Freedom and Control”, a great blog post from Thriveal. It’s about the fact that many business owners have a very difficult...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 20, 2012 | Tax and Tax Planning
Taxes and government spending are going to be on the agenda in Washington during 2013. Where does that leave health care reform, the legislation passed in 2010 overhauling the health care system in this country? Whether you’re in Virginia or another state, the...
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 17, 2012 | Photo Gallery
The sun rises in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 17, 2012 | Photo Gallery
Winter ice clings to a tree in the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.
by Henry H. Jones, CPA, CVB | Dec 17, 2012 | Photo Gallery
The beautiful red rocks of Sedona, Arizona.