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Professional Services Firms Are Replacing Billable Hours with Value-Based Pricing

Professional Services Firms Are Replacing Billable Hours with Value-Based Pricing

Key Takeaways Hourly billing rewards time, not results. The traditional billable hour model creates a misalignment between client and firm. Clients want efficiency, but firms earn more when work takes longer. That tension is prompting a shift toward alternative fee...

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How Small Business Owners Can Tackle Back Taxes and IRS Debt

Few things create more stress for a small business owner than receiving a notice from the IRS. A tax debt can quickly become overwhelming, but the worst thing you can do is nothing. The good news is that IRS debt doesn’t have to derail your business. The key is...

Construction Labor Shortage 2026: How Firms Can Stay Competitive

The construction industry needs to bring 349,000 new workers in 2026 just to keep labor supply and demand in balance. That’s according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). And most of that demand is coming from the need to replace retiring workers....

Roth 401(k)s Just Got Better. Here’s Why

If you’ve been sleeping on the Roth 401(k), it’s time for a second look. Yes, they used to come with that inconvenient drawback known as the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), where you had to withdraw money on a set schedule, whether you needed it or not. But with...