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. 897 articles and counting.

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. 🚀

Jan 29, 2025

Why the Average Accountant Costs You Thousands (And How to Fix It)

If your accountant isn’t actively saving you money, you might be losing thousands—learn how to spot the difference between cautious, reckless, and strategic accounting.

Jan 24, 2025

Do the 87,000 IRS Agents Get New Jobs on the Border?

What happens when 87,000 IRS agents swap audits for border patrol? Find out how Trump’s bold move could impact your business and why Calculated Moves has your back!

Jan 16, 2025

The Costly Consequences of Neglecting Your Finances: A Tale of Business Woes and What You Can Do About It

Neglecting your finances can cost you big time—missed growth, lost funding, and legal headaches—but with the right strategy, you can fix it and get back to what you do best.

Jan 8, 2025

Filing a Hurricane Helene Insurance Claim with ChatGPT: Turning Chaos into Calm

With ChatGPT and Calculated Moves, filing a Hurricane Helene insurance claim becomes a stress-free process of turning chaos into a streamlined recovery.