Professional Services
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The Impact and Benefits of Solar Power
With summer upon us, it’s a great opportunity to discuss the impact and benefits of solar power. Benefits of Solar Energy Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy’s Energy Services SSM’s Energy Services support clients through the entire process, from feasibility studies and financial assessments to full design, permitting, and construction, ensuring a seamless transition to solar power.…
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DunlapSLK Volunteers at Charity Food-Packing Event in Bucks County
In late May, 36 team members of DunlapSLK, a CPA and business advisory firm based in Chalfont, joined other local volunteers in packing meals at the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) MobilePack event held at Delaware Valley University. FMSC is a Minnesota-based nonprofit with a mission to feed hungry children wherever the need is most…
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Chester County Dental Practices that are Changing the Future of Dentistry with Innovative Methods
Two Chester County dental practices are leading with innovative strategies, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. In 2022, Dr. Gulia Omene decided it was time to upgrade her practice which was originally started in the 1950s. The practice, now called Main Line Dental Club, is in Paoli. The new office space is warm and…
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Key Questions to Consider When Crafting Your Effective Tax Strategy
With April 15 behind us, many business owners view this as a chance to set aside thinking about taxes for months. While they will pay their quarterly estimates and work with their CPA to address any notices they receive, these business owners welcome the opportunity to not think about taxes until next year’s busy season.…
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Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy Assists Clients in Preparing Their Annual Water Quality Reports
In 1996, Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, adding a provision requiring that all community water systems deliver to their customers a brief water quality report annually. Consumer Confidence Report A groundwater or surface water source may encounter many contaminants as it travels to a water treatment plant. While treatment systems will remove the…
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RKL Virtual Grows Outsourced Solutions with Kauffman CPA Company Merger
RKL LLP has announced a merger with Lancaster-based Kauffman CPA Company, effective July 1, that will add further expertise to RKL Virtual Management Solutions’ spectrum of outsourced accounting, financial management, human resources, and payroll services. “For over a decade, Kauffman CPA Company has built strong relationships with small and medium-sized businesses by helping them navigate the day-to-day…
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SSM Helps Local School District Become State’s Only Recipient of a Renew America’s Schools Grant
On behalf of the William Penn School District in Delaware County, Practical Energy Solutions — Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy’s Energy & Sustainability Group — took the lead role in preparing a successful application to the U.S. Department of Energy during the first phase of its Renew America’s Schools grant program. The program provides grants for…
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Why You Need A.I.-Powered Onboarding
A well-structured onboarding program can be a game-changer for your new hires, setting them up for long-term success. However, as many business owners and HR managers have learned, building and executing these programs manually can be tedious and time-consuming. Thankfully, technology has come to the rescue with A.I. and automation-powered HRIS tech platforms. By utilizing…
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The Mystery of the Shrinking Pay Gap: Strategies to Combat Wage Compression
In most cases, a shrinking pay gap is a cause for celebration, except in the context of wage compression. Much like a magician’s subtle sleight of hand, wage compression baffles the audience with a mysteriously vanishing pay gap between new hires and seasoned staff, leaving businesses and HR professionals grappling with the trick of restoring…
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9 Reasons Your Employee Handbook Deserves an Annual Review
As a human resources or organizational leader, you know that your employee handbook is the cornerstone of your company’s HR framework, serving as a vital tool for communicating company policies and expectations to your team. Your handbook is essential for ensuring that staff and management are aligned on company and legal guidelines, which in turn…
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Local Business Coach Empowers His Clients to Work Smarter, Like He Does with the Help of MyOfficeOps
As the founder of a consultancy focused on executive and business coaching, Mike Martin has had his share of clients who’ve exhausted themselves trying to do it all. The advice he gives them is to identify the time-consuming tasks that can be outsourced to a trusted partner, so they can silo their work on the…
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Chester County Leadership: Steve Rickel, CEO, MyOfficeOps
Steve Rickel, CEO of MyOfficeOps, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in a small farm town in Indiana. He was the only boy in his family, among three sisters and four female cousins. He recalled working part-time on his grandfather’s farm, where he learned repair skills he still uses today. Rickel discussed the influential…
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Freedom Village: What Is a Person-Centered Approach to Dementia Care?
When you’re searching for senior care for a loved one with memory loss, look for person-centered dementia care, a place where that person will be empowered to live each day as fully as possible. As the name implies, person-centered care is an approach that sees the person before anything else, drawing focus to the individual…
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Brumbaugh Wealth Management Enhances Operational Efficiency with West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
For small business owners like Kim Brumbaugh, the CEO of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, every second spent on administrative tasks like bookkeeping and payroll is time that can’t be spent in the trenches, doing the critical work that drives revenue for her Exton-based firm. “Running a business can be daunting and requires a lot of work…
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CEO of West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps to Offer Valuable Insight on Business Farewell Planning on April 23
In an era where the future of business is as uncertain as it is exciting, strategic planning for all eventualities has never been more critical. Too often, business owners find themselves working “in” rather than “on” their business, dedicating most of their time to daily operations and addressing immediate challenges. Unfortunately, this leaves little time…
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RKL Achieves Industry Excellence with Best of Accounting Award
For the second straight year, RKL, a CPA and advisory firm with an office in Exton, won a 2024 Best of Accounting Award for client satisfaction. The honor from B2B directory ClearlyRated is based on input and ratings received in the firm’s latest client survey. In the survey, RKL earned a world-class Net Promoter Score…
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Three Keys to Prepping a Family-Owned Business for a Successful Transition
Deciding to sell your family-owned business isn’t just a financial decision; it’s an emotional journey that involves your colleagues, your loved ones, and in many cases, your family’s legacy. As you prepare the company for new ownership, the three to five years leading up to the transition require considerable planning. A recent study noted that 75 percent…
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DunlapSLK Explains New, Game-Changing Option for Unused Funds in a 529 College Savings Plan
In the face of soaring college costs, many parents opt for 529 plans early on, hoping to give their children a financial head start on higher education. These plans, while not offering tax-deductible contributions, do allow for tax-deferred growth, with the sweetener that earnings used for qualified education expenses can be withdrawn tax-free. However, should…
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