International Development Services’ Business Valuation was established by professionals who, while having an extensive background in accounting, their primary focus has become valuation services. A couple of decades ago, the accepted standard for valuations was based on asset accounting–this constituted the majority of the market value of a company. However, much has changed and now it only represents […]
Protecting Your Business And Your Customers What steps have you taken to protect your company and customers from the financial impact of fraud? Don’t think that you are immune! Fraud can find its way into a business, even the most reputable business, in a variety of ways. You need to have an expert to avoid […]
International Development Services was formed by experienced business professionals whose experience includes providing analytical and management consulting services to thousands of clients. These highly skilled entrepreneurs have been pioneers in helping to create some of the fastest growing consulting and tax planning businesses operating in the United States. Building upon their past successes, they came […]
What is an Exit Strategy and What is International Development Services’ Role? An exit strategy means different things to different people. It’s only limited by what you want and what you can imagine. It may mean the sale of the business or converting the company into an ESOP, or it may even entail an IPO […]
What Are Strategic Tax Planning Services? International Development Services is a premier provider of tax planning services with an emphasis on developing effective strategies in the United States. IDS also represents the owners of small and mid-size businesses in resolving tax collection issues at both the state and federal level in the U.S. The foundation for our […]
Each of your employees should feel empowered. Those who do are more willing to contribute and take accountability for their responsibilities. All of this promotes productivity and efficiency, which can lead to increased profits. If you’re looking for ways to further the development of your small business, then your employees are a key area to […]
Employee retention is at the top of your list of priorities as a business owner, and if it isn’t, it very well should be. Your top talent are worth every penny you spend on them, but it doesn’t mean much to them if you don’t show them gratitude. As a leader, you need to personally […]
What are the most vital characteristics every great leader should have? You ask this question to 10 business owners and you’ll likely get 20 different answers. There are countless books and articles written about entrepreneurship and what it takes to be an exceptional leader. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s there […]
What ways are you motivating your employees to overachieve? Many of small business owners think that the primary way to motivate employees is using the same ol’ tactics for increasing workplace production they have used before. First, they look to offer workers more money and incentives. This may have worked in the past, but not […]
Superstar employees are at the top of every business’ list, but there can also be hidden dangers. For a long time, business owners have placed more emphasis on hiring top talent than avoiding toxic employees. It’s a problem that can deteriorate your organization from within. It’s important for small business owners to realize that some […]
Bad bosses are everywhere – likely, you’ve had your fair share before you decided to become your own boss. As an entrepreneur, it’s important to ensure your workplace employs the best leaders possible. This means screening and auditing your management teams for toxic behaviors. You want managers that will boost employee morale and act […]
Knowing how to keep top employees satisfied is difficult even for the seasoned manager. You may have workers who are highly motivated, love their work, get along well with coworkers, and receive great company benefits and top pay. However, this isn’t always enough to retain high-performing employees. […]
Every second matters in the world of entrepreneurship. Every minute wasted on unnecessary tasks brings your organization closer to financial problems. This holds true for startups and established businesses alike. Small business owners are a special breed of individuals who are directly involved in the day-to-day tasks of their organization. An owner should be focused […]
A majority of companies today take an electronic approach to data breach prevention. This is because a most businesses utilize their own internal computer systems to manage data. However, paper is still very much a part of business transactions and should be taken into account when developing a data breach prevention strategy. In 2012, 23 […]
Middle market mergers and acquisitions remain prominent in the business community. Buyouts in North America increased 34% to more than $214 billion. Bain Capital reported that capital for buyout and acquisitions hit a global record of $1.2 trillion in 2014. A survey by Citizens Bank revealed that two-thirds of mid-market business leaders anticipate that the […]
