Podcasts

This podcast addresses some of the questions that leaders have posed and provides a few key pointers and valuable resources to support your personal and professional development.

In this podcast we talk about what emotional intelligence is, why it's such an important skill and how we can improve it. 

In this podcast we tackle this tough subject with compassionate advice and practical activities that any business owner or company leader can undertake to protect the business.

This episode covers how business owners can work with their trusted advisors to properly leverage the COVID-19 government stimulus programs.

In this episode, we discuss the use of assessments in helping to develop leaders within a family business. 

Natalie McVeigh talks about the mental impact of COVID-19.

Tim Schuster discusses low-interest SBA loans for businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

Lisë Stewart discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the family business landscape.

Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the fourth step in the process for succession planning, Execution & Accountability.

Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the third step in the process for succession planning, Growth and Values.

In this episode we discuss the second step in the process for succession planning, Governance.

Meredith Brown and Kristen Whelan from ADP join Tim Schuster and discuss the importance of hiring employees who can legally work in the United States.

In this episode we discuss real life examples of instances of fraud and the three factors that incentivize fraud.

In this episode, we discuss some of the ways your business can take advantage of state tax incentive programs, such as through relocation, investment and staff training.

In this episode we discuss the first step in the process for succession planning, the Transition/Exit Strategy.

Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the six steps the Center for Family Business Excellence takes a client through regarding succession planning.

In this episode we discuss employee vs. employer perspectives.

Tim Schuster examines some examples of employee benefits, who’s using them, and if they’re having the desired result.

In this episode, we discuss why it is so important to an organization to maintain and protect human resources. Also, how the human resource diagnostic model and developing policies and procedures can assist in maintaining a healthy organization.

Tim Schuster discusses executive compensation, option grants, deferred compensation, fringe benefits and more. He also examines what to be aware of when preparing an executive compensation package.

Alan Scharfstein, from the DAK group, joins us to discuss the mergers and acquisitions market and being prepared for your exit strategies.

In this episode we have a high-level discussion regarding the Diagnostic Model and Developing Human Resources.

In this episode, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the Family Office Environment with special guest Nancy Vailakis from IQ-EQ.

Lindsey Gross of EisnerAmper’s Outsourced Finance and Accounting Group joins Tim Schuster from Private Business Services to discuss the differences between these two areas, client case studies that demonstrate those differences, and which types of cl…

Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster continue their Family Business conversation on the Diagnostic Model for Human Resource Management; specifically Rewarding Human Resources, rewarding and recognizing talent, and why it’s important.

This episode of “The Bottom Line” looks at how you can use social media to grow your business. We examine the different communication platforms, how to take the first step, when to post, and some other key points to help foster success.

In this episode, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster have a high-level discussion regarding attracting talent and using the Human Resources Diagnostic Model to positively impact your ability to attract great talent to your firm.

This episode of the “The Bottom Line” examines two high-profile NJ legislative initiatives: the Family Leave Act and an increase in the minimum wage. Tim Schuster breaks down the fine points of each and what your business needs to do to get ready.

A great New Year’s resolution for your business is to develop a quarterly planning calendar. This episode of The Bottom Line has Tim Schuster giving a blueprint for developing this how-to list, including the key action items for each quarter.

In this episode, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster have a discussion on the human resource process (acquiring, rewarding, developing and maintaining, as well as mitigating risk) and how you can implement an effective HR process at your business.

Are you financially ready in the event of a job loss, extended illness or some other emergency? EisnerAmper’s Tim Schuster offers some helpful tips on creating a fund that can help you sleep a little better at night should a crisis arise.

The government shutdown could adversely impact individuals and businesses. In this podcast, EisnerAmper's Michael Imber examines the impact on tax returns, the stock market, government grants and loans and more. Find out how the government shutdown m…

In this episode, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the Human Resource Management Diagnostic Model, including the External and Internal Environmental Influences and how this impacts the Strategic Roadmap.

In this episode of The Bottom Line, Tim Schuster talks about the challenges, conversation topics and planning opportunities for members of the sandwich generation—individuals who are responsible for raising their children and caring for aging parents…

In this episode of "Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future", Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss, high level, what the Human Resource Management Diagnostic Model is and how it can be implemented in your business.

Matt Kerzner interviews both Nkrumah Pierre and Allen Geller on the importance of using an executive search firm to find the right executive for your organization, including EisnerAmper's Friends of the Firm referral service.

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of having the right trusted advisor to help family owned business be successful.

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of Individual Actions on a business and how this important to the success of a company.

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of developing Initiatives and Projects of an organization and how this fits in with the Strategic Roadmap Process.

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of developing an organizations Strategies and Measures using a Business Development, Operating Efficiency and People Development.

As NJ initiates paid sick leave, The Bottom Line examines the requirements for business owners, the five reasons for which employees can use sick leave, and what business owners should be doing now to ensure a smooth implementation.

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business”, Matt Kerzner, Nkrumah Pierre, and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of how family-owned organizations should prepare themselves for recruiting non-family members in to C-suite positions

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of developing Objectives and Goals and how this is part of the Strategic Roadmap Process.

The economy seems to be chugging along, with unemployment at record lows. The Bottom Line looks at why some of that optimism needs to be tempered and what companies need to do in an increasingly competitive recruitment landscape.

In this episode, Tim Schuster, from EisnerAmper’s Private Business Services Group, tells us why it is definitely not a good idea to be without a will. One key reason: Do you really want the state deciding how to dispense your assets?

The Bottom Line looks at some of the common IRS scams out there, who the bad actors target, what you can do to protect yourself, and what you should do if you fall victim to one of these scammers.

To avoid trapping the next generation in a life of constant failure, ridicule, low self-esteem and frustration, Lisë Stewart offers some simple guidelines for parents to consider. A little planning can make the difference of a lifetime.

This episode of The Bottom Line examines the landmark Supreme Court decision in the Wayfair case on e-commerce taxation. Tim Schuster looks at what’s behind the decision, how broad the impact will be, and what you can do to prepare if you sell online…

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of developing an organizations Vision and how this is part of the Strategic Roadmap Process.

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of developing and organizations core values and how this is part of the Strategic Roadmap Process.

Tim Schuster gives us The Bottom Line when host Dave Plaskow recently received a NJ Department of Labor questionnaire concerning some freelance writing assignments from a couple of years ago.

This episode of The Bottom Line takes a look at newly elected Governor Phil Murphy’s inaugural NJ budget. We’ll highlight some the proposed revenue raisers along with what’s on the governor’s shopping list and how these could impact state residents.

In this episode of “Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss the importance of mission statement and how this is part of the Strategic Roadmap Process.

In this episode of The Bottom Line, Tim Schuster, discusses some of the individual taxation questions bubbling up from clients in the wake of tax reform including itemized, state and local, mortgage interest and qualified business income.

In the inaugural podcast of “Generations in Family Business: Past, Present and Future”, Matt Kerzner and Tim Schuster discuss what the Center of Family Business Excellence is and the tools that we can use to help with the needs of a family business

Lisë Stewart and Matt Kerzner discuss the value and purpose of creating a family council – including the structure, process and potential pitfalls and how they can be an effective way to help family businesses come together and do great things.

In this episode of “The Bottom Line,” EisnerAmper manager Tim Schuster talks about the seven questions he’s receiving the most from clients on tax reform including converting to a C corporation, the new meals and entertainment rules and beyond.

In this episode of “The Bottom Line,” Tim Schuster talks about the benefits of a retirement savings plan for companies.

Tim Schuster discusses how starting a college savings account – sooner rather than later – can help alleviate sticker shock for your child’s college education.

Tim Schuster examines the differences between health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts and flexible savings accounts, as well as who funds the plan, who owns it, taxation, contribution limits and what happens to unused funds.

EisnerAmper manager Tim Schuster looks at several categories of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. He covers what lenders examine in the approval process as well as how business advisors can help you make the most of the process.

Listen to a candid conversation with host Brett Dearing, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and experienced professional Matthew Kerzner, from EisnerAmper, on issues surrounding the sale of family owned businesses.

In this episode of “The Bottom Line,” EisnerAmper’s private business services manager Tim Schuster tackles the issue of succession planning. Tim covers his prescription for a healthy business transition and challenges and underlying financial issues.

Tim Schuster, EisnerAmper private business services manager, discusses the need for proactive disaster planning. Tim gives a few areas that businesses can focus on to protect themselves, keep their operations running and maintain financial stability.

Tim discusses the different frameworks, including a company’s size and business structure, and where a business advisor can add value. For example, if you’re a mid-sized company, your accountant, banker and lawyer will all probably approach business …

Peter Bible, EisnerAmper Partner and Chief Risk Officer, discusses the history that gave rise to the provision in the Jobs Act for confidential IPO filings and how, on July 10, the requirement as to the size of the company has changed.

Allie Colman discusses changes to the PATH Act that make the R&D tax credit very attractive to start-ups and small businesses. Allie covers the impact on the payroll and AMT taxes, who qualifies, how much the credits are worth and how to apply.

Step inside the board room at private companies, public companies and not-for-profits. Find out where issues such as cybersecurity, crisis management, diversity, succession planning and more rank.