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We are pleased to share that Tonneson + Co has been named Small Business of the Year 2021 by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. The annual Small Business of the Year Awards showcase the contributions of businesses to our communities, celebrating their vision in the categories of Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Excellence, Community Impact,…
Read MoreTonneson & Company is proud to have been named a Member Firm of the Year 2020 by Geneva Group International (GGI). Our firm was one of three firms worldwide to have been named Member Firms of the Year in 2020. The award was presented during GGI’s World Conference, which took place online on November 4,…
Read MoreOn June 22, the SBA issued the Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule (LF-IFR) and Loan Review Procedures Interim Final Rule (LR-IFR). These IFRs give new guidance to the PPP loan forgiveness provisions of the CARES Act and insight to the Loan Review Procedures for businesses. Much of the LF-IFR reiterates the changes made under the…
Read MoreOn May 15, 2020 the House voted to approve a $3 trillion, 1800-page second stimulus package named the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act). This Bill would include allowing a deduction for the qualifying expenses paid with PPP loan proceeds, a second round of stimulus payments to individual Americans, and would extend…
Read MoreThe Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application required that applicants certify in good faith that “current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Applicant.” The SBA further released Question #31, providing additional guidance regarding the “need” and allowing for a return of the proceeds…
Read MoreThe word “concentration” is usually associated with a strong ability to pay attention. Business owners are urged to concentrate when attempting to resolve the many challenges facing them. But the word has an alternate meaning in a business context as well — and a negative one at that. Customer concentration A common problem among many…
Read MoreBusiness owners are urged to create succession plans for the good of their families and their employees. But there’s someone else who holds a key interest in the longevity of your company: your lender. If you want to maintain a clear path to acquiring the working capital your business may need after you’ve stepped down,…
Read MoreWritten with contributions from Kathy Rizzo and Rich Eagleston Like public companies, private companies and non-profits are also impacted by the updated lease accounting standard found in ASC 842. What does this change mean for you? We’ve outlined: • When the updated standard goes into effect • Why the change was needed • What it…
Read MoreRick Mastrocola, president and CEO of tonneson + co, recently spoke on a panel at a Geneva Capital Group M&A Dealmakers meeting in Prague to share his expertise and insights on mergers and acquisitions. In addition to Rick, the panel also included Rajesh Kothari of Cascade Partners, Bob Contaldo of XLCS° Partners and Robert Thomson…
Read MoreIt’s easy to understand why more and more businesses are taking a “bring your own device” (BYOD) approach to the smartphones, tablets and laptops many employees rely on to do their jobs. BYOD can boost employee efficiency and satisfaction, often while reducing a company’s IT costs. But the approach isn’t without risk for both you…
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