The Calculated Moves Blog

Playbooks for family businesses that mean to win

Tax, profit, and growth strategy, straight talk from CPAs who actually run a business. 901 articles and counting.

Apr 24, 2025

Create a Rock-Solid Operating Agreement with ChatGPT in Minutes (and Without Crying Over Legal Fees)

Learn how to use ChatGPT to create a legit, money-saving operating agreement in under 30 minutes, no legal drama, no $5K bill, and no stress.

Apr 17, 2025

W-8 Forms Demystified: 3 Steps to Protect Your Business Overseas

W-8 forms might sound intimidating, but they’re your simple, stress-free shield against IRS headaches when hiring international freelancers, read on to protect your business without breaking a sweat.

Apr 10, 2025

3 Secret HSA Moves to Build Tax-Free Wealth Forever

Your HSA isn’t just for band-aids, it’s a secret, IRS-approved wealth-building machine, and we’re revealing 3 genius ways to use it.

Apr 3, 2025

Porsche Dreams vs. Wealth Reality – 4 Shocking Money Truths That’ll Jerk Your Steering Wheel

Before you drop $1,500 a month on that dream Porsche, discover the 4 money truths every entrepreneur needs to know to build wealth without wrecking their future.

Mar 29, 2025

Secrets to Short Term Rental Loopholes Explained

If your Airbnb guests stay under 7 days and you’re actively managing the property, you could legally use short-term rental tax loopholes to offset your income and save thousands.

Mar 19, 2025

Avoid the Legal Headaches of Franchise: Scale Smarter Without the Courtroom Drama

Thinking of franchising? Skip the legal circus, turn your business into a system or subscription model and scale smarter without the headaches.

Mar 12, 2025

3 Proven Exit Strategies for ROBS Plans Revealed (Before You Get Stuck Forever)

Exiting your ROBS plan isn’t just about selling, discover three proven strategies to regain control of your business and finances.

Mar 5, 2025

3 Insider Banking Hacks to Maximize Profits (and Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Cash)

Stop letting your bank drain your profits, these three insider banking hacks will cut fees, boost cash flow, and make your money work smarter.

Feb 28, 2025

The Case for Payday Lending: A Balanced View

Payday loans may have a bad reputation, but eliminating them could push borrowers into even worse financial situations, so instead of banning them, we should focus on responsible lending and better alternatives.

Feb 21, 2025

Non-Compete Rules: Are They Really Gone?

Non-compete agreements were set to be banned, but a Texas judge hit pause, now businesses and employees are stuck in legal limbo, wondering what’s next.

Feb 12, 2025

The Shotgun Sale: The One Strategy to End Business Disputes (Without Throwing Punches)

The Shotgun Sale is the fastest, fairest way to end a business partnership, one partner sets the price, the other buys or sells, ensuring a clean break without endless disputes.

Feb 5, 2025

Struggling to Find Entry-Level Employees? Here's the Fix

Struggling to hire entry-level employees? Learn how to attract and retain the right talent with smarter hiring strategies, creative perks, and skills-based training. 🚀