Author Archive for: marykaylaird

Entries by Mary Kay Laird, CPA

Why Clean Financials Matter Long Before You Sell Your Business

Clean financials do not guarantee a higher business valuation, but they can make a business easier to evaluate, easier to diligence and easier for a buyer, lender, advisor or successor to trust. Long before an owner is ready to sell, strong bookkeeping, reliable reporting, cash flow visibility and documented financial processes can help show how […]

Why Small Gifts Matter More in 2026

There is a quiet truth about generosity that often gets overlooked. Big gifts draw attention, but small gifts keep communities running. They show up in kitchen table budgets, workplace giving campaigns, and the envelopes people drop into donation boxes during the holidays. They signal something simple. People want to help, even when resources are limited. […]