July/August, 2009 - The estate tax lifetime exemption increased to $3.5 million per person as of Jan. 1, 2009. What does this mean for your estate plan?

May 21, 2009 - Everyone is hoping the stock market returns to its highs, but a realistic outlook of lowered expectations will best serve individuals..

May 7, 2009 - For most Michigan businesses, buying a custom piece of equipment, such as a stamping press, arc welder or conveyor system, is one of the most significant capital expenses they will make in any given year.

April 2, 2009 - Global economic challenges are having a profound impact on how companies are attempting to increase the cash flow for their existing operations. If a company is not in a financial crisis mode, it may be able to negotiate more favorable terms with its landlord, suppliers, lenders and vendors.

March/April 2009 - In the previous article, we began a discussion on the complicated issue of choosing a successor. This really breaks down to two decisions:  who will run the business and who will inherit the business?

January/February 2009 - The most fundamental and difficult succession planning decision a business owner must make is choosing a successor.

February 5, 2009 - It's not only individual identities that can be stolen -- businesses are vulnerable, too

January 8, 2009 - The state of the residential housing market in the Metro Detroit Area is not surprising.

November 20, 2008 - As December 31st approaches, it’s time to think about implementing some year-end tax-planning strategies.

November/December, 2008 - If there’s any doubt the health of the commercial real estate market is critical to the American economy, consider the following: