Join host Dave Miller on this episode of Inside the Vault as he welcomes Anne Flynn Schlicht, the director of the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University.

With nearly 20 years of experience in supporting women entrepreneurs, Anne shares her journey from Ireland to the U.S. and her commitment to empowering women in business. Anne tells Dave about the vital resources and programs offered by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship. Anne highlights the common challenges faced by women business owners, such as navigating compliance, securing financing, and the importance of market research. She emphasizes the need for continuous learning and the value of seeking help from available resources. For more information or to connect with the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship, visit cwe.chatham.edu or call 412-365-1253.

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Join host Dave Miller on this episode of "Inside the Vault" as he welcomes Laurie Barkman, founder of Business Transition Sherpa. Laurie brings over 30 years of experience in both startup and corporate environments, specializing in guiding business owners through growth and succession planning.

In this episode, Laurie shares her insights on the critical importance of planning for business transitions from the very beginning. She discusses the common challenges small business owners face, such as being too focused on day-to-day operations to think about their exit strategy. She emphasizes the need for business owners to build with the end in mind, highlighting that proactive planning can significantly enhance the value of their business. Laurie provides actionable insights on how to prepare a business for a successful transition. To learn more about Business Transition Sherpa, visit www.btsherpa.com. Catch Dave's guest appearance on Succession Stories Podcast here: Succession Stories Podcast

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Join host Dave Miller on this episode of "Inside the Vault" as he welcomes Vanessa Wallace Clunies from Tangible Property Tax Methods (TPTM).

Vanessa brings a wealth of experience in accounting and real estate tax strategies to help businesses and real estate investors optimize their tax planning through effective cost segregation. In our discussion, we dive into the core principles of cost segregation, an IRS-approved method that allows property owners to accelerate depreciation on their real estate investments. Vanessa explains the importance of engineering-based studies in accurately classifying property components and highlights the types of properties that can benefit most from this approach. Vanessa shares actionable insights on conducting a cost segregation analysis, including the required documentation and the potential tax savings.

To learn more about Tangible Property Tax Methods (TPTM), visit their website at www.taxmethodexperts.com

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