For Individuals

College Financial Planning

How Can You Pay for Your Kid to go to College, Spend and Save as You Are Now, and Increase the Amount of Money You have for Retirement?

Elder Care Financial Care

Finally… Worry Free Financial Management for Your Aging Parent or Family Member.

Estate Planning Done Right

Make Sure Your Family Transitions Prepare Your Children and Your Family for Financial Freedom.

Tax Preparation Essentials for Small Businesses in Ohio

Ever found yourself caught in the tangled web of numbers, forms, and regulations that is tax preparation? Ever wished for a magic wand to make it all simpler? I've been there. The endless sea of receipts and paperwork, the sleepless nights worrying about IRS...

Three Keys To Shorter Meetings For Your Business

Last week I wrote about working less and testing the 80/20 hypothesis for your Cleveland business work cycle. I'd love to know if you had a chance to consider putting this into practice, send us an email using the email icon at the top right-hand corner of our...

5 Reasons Why Ignoring Bookkeeping Could Be the Biggest Mistake Your Small Business Makes!

Table of Contents What is the Purpose of Bookkeeping and Financial Reports? 5 Reasons To Be Diligent With Your Bookkeeping Benefits of Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting Types of Books Kept by Businesses At the End of the Day Michael Dolezal & CO, CPAs &...

Customer Retention: The Key to Your Business’s Revenue Growth

As an accountant working closely with small businesses in Northeast Ohio, I've witnessed firsthand the critical importance of revenue growth for business success. In this blog post, I will delve into why revenue growth is essential and provide valuable tips for...

A Few More Common Marketing Mistakes Made By Businesses

Seeing what has happened in our nation's fourth-largest city has been a sobering reminder of the fragility of life, and business. It's helpful to be reminded that threats and disasters can (and do) strike from directions that you might least expect. And while this is...

The Tax Prep Checklist You’ve Been Waiting For

It's that time of year again - tax season is here! For many of us, the thought of preparing our taxes can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, with the right tools and information, you can maximize your refund and ensure that you're filing the right forms....

Happy Thanksgiving 2019 from Michael Dolezal & CO, CPAs & Business Advisors to you and yours

Right in the middle of the bloody depths of civil war, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving which should take place every year.His entire Thanksgiving proclamation (written by his Secretary of State, William...

Understanding Financial Accounting vs Reporting: Important Differences You Need to Know

Dive into the nuances of financial accounting and reporting. Understand their distinct purposes, components, and significance for informed business decision-making. Expert insights by Michael Dolezal & CO, guiding you through the financial maze.

What a CPA Can Do for Your Small Business

See, relative to their income, the rich are frugal. They save and invest. They spend less than 65% of their take-home pay on day-to-day expenses.

The Pitfalls of Price Reductions: Why They Spell Trouble for (Nearly) Every Business

Table of Contents: What is Price Reduction? The Importance of Positioning Negative Effects of Price Reductions Damage to Brand Image and Reputation Lower Margins and Profits Diminished Customer Value Perception Reduced Product Differentiation Reduced Ability to...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!