Demystifying the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit [PODCAST]
In this latest episode of the Mind the GAAP podcast, host Sean Sullivan talks with Mandee Page, Director of the R&D Tax Credit service area at...
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Sean Sullivan : Apr 18, 2024
Kory Boyer, Director in the M&A Advisory Practice Area at Redpath and Company, joined Mind the GAAP to discuss how to leverage a current state assessment to set a solid foundation and inform your business growth strategy.
With all disruptions in the world—a pandemic, political, geopolitical, regulatory, technology, shifting markets, sourcing and supply chain challenges, etc.—it’s no wonder that business owners are left contemplating how to move forward with a solid business growth strategy.
Appropriately responding to rapid change has always been, and always will be, one of the toughest hurdles business owners may face. And that’s because the decisions you make and the direction you ultimately decide to go might be too subjective and rooted in emotion or gut feeling—versus cold, hard data.
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So, what should you do as a business owner when the decisions you make seem to only be made to play “catch up” versus “getting ahead?” Establish a baseline and gather data that can help inform your decisions, set a vision, and ultimately prepare you for the future.
A current state assessment means going back to the tried and true and understanding the forces impacting your business and the overall market. Ultimately, what keeps you awake at night? Competition? New entrants? Supplier power and customer power? Threat of substitutes?
What is your customer history?
Of those customers that are staying:
Of those customers that leave you:
Competition, regulatory barriers, and substitutes are highly inter-related pieces of the market puzzle, and you should consider the following:
Since the pandemic, this has been a huge strategy piece due to supply chain shortages, cost hikes, and continued inflation.
Now that you know where you are, do you know where you are going? This is a great time to revisit the objectives, priorities, and metrics of the company.
You should consider and review data regarding:
Never stop evaluating your business. Keep it moving forward. Will Rogers once said, “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there”.
Don’t be afraid to have a conversation with your advisor. Even if it is over a cup of coffee and writing on a napkin. Reach out to a Redpath advisor here.
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