The end of the year is a time of transitions. It’s a chance to reflect on the past year and to set your sights on what’s to come. For business owners, the first thing that comes to mind is probably taxes. The end of the year often means being busy with the books and financial...Read More

We refer to financial goals as investments, savings, and targets for spending. Financial goals are put in place for you to make achievements over the short, mid, and long-term. We determine our goals by our current stage of life, but no matter what, it is paramount that we have goals of some kind.   Add...Read More

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Financial mastery is about mindful planning, no matter how large or small your estate is. You need your assets to go to the right people when you die (or should you become incapacitated). In either case, careful estate planning will prove to be a lifesaver. Estate planning...Read More

As a business owner, you simply cannot do it all. No matter how smart you are at what you do. You cannot be an expert in every area of your financial life. A personal CFO (or Chief Financial Officer) may just be the essential part that is missing. At Saddock Advisory, our team’s wealth of...Read More

An exit plan enables a business owner to liquidate or reduce his or her portion of a business, should that time in a business’s life arise. A business exit strategy describes and outlines the form that an exit transition will take. Successful businesses will make a substantial profit when reducing or exiting a business. On...Read More

Will I be paying taxes when I retire? It’s a question you should definitely be considering. This is where being smart about tax planning for retirement comes into play. You can enjoy your golden years without the worry of paying taxes and preserve your life’s savings to continue living in comfort. The secret lies in...Read More

Strategic planning is one of those business buzzword phrases that is always talked about but isn’t always turned into action. It should turn into action, though. This is because strategic planning is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your business’s chances of success and sustainability. It takes some time, sure,...Read More

You have a dream and a brilliant idea for a new business. You have professional know-how and an outstanding business plan. You may have even handed in your notice and decided it’s time to make a go of it on your own. But securing one or more start up business loans might prove to be...Read More

At Saddock Advisory, we’re always advocating the use of wealth management advisors. While it’s a topic we’ve touched on before, there is no time like the present to expand on it further. A wealth management advisory service usually combines a range of financial services, all with the aim of setting you up for financial success,...Read More

The business world has a long tradition of philanthropic giving, especially over the past century. But over time, the concept of strategic philanthropy has developed as a way to challenge how traditional corporate giving has been conducted. More recently, the wider philanthropic and nonprofit sectors have shifted toward a more business-like approach. This is a...Read More