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The seminars will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on:

• Tuesday, September 15th at Rodman & Rodman offices located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton

• Tuesday, September 22nd at Rodman & Rodman offices located at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree

Light refreshments will be served.

The seminar will cover:

• How businesses are valued.

• Why businesses are valued that way.

• Rules of thumb.

• The types of buyers that are out there.

• Why goodwill is important.

• The only way the actual value of your business can be determined.

These seminars will be led by John McGovern, CPA, ABV, CVA, Partner at Rodman & Rodman. McGovern performs business valuations for small and medium-sized businesses and will provide attendees a good understanding of the basics of business valuation. He will also answer questions that business owners may have about valuation principles specific to their industry or their unique situation.

“These seminars are ideal for anyone who is considering restructuring, selling or transferring ownership in their business. Understanding the principles will help business owners manage their business better and manage their financial future with greater certainty. This is the first in a series of seminars that we think business owners will find extremely beneficial,” explained McGovern.

To register for a seminar, contact Jen Minor at Rodman & Rodman at (617) 965-5959 or email jen@rodmancpa.com.

Rodman & Rodman, P.C.

Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth.

From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. Rodman & Rodman Certified Public Accountants are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton and 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree, Mass. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

Steve Dubin

http://www.worcestermahomes.com — Tour Worcester, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Worcester, Massachusetts known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, is centrally located in Massachusetts. The second largest city in New England, Worcester is the site of a diverse and pioneering economy. The city has evolved from its heavy manufacturing past to new directions in economic enterprise. Biotechnology is a major enterprise within Worcester, as are eight colleges and a state university medical school.

Worcester is predominantly residential in character. More than 1200 acres of city-owned parkland are found within its 38 square miles. Rolling hills, the historic Blackstone River, numerous lakes and 54 parks, New England’s largest urban wildlife sanctuary, a redeveloped downtown and many multicultural neighborhoods comprise the local landscape.

Worcester’s parklands are among the oldest in the nation, its free public library one of America’s oldest, its acclaimed music festival the nation’s oldest, and its art museum a gem rivaling those of major urban centers. Worcester is a city proud of its past and secure in its future. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.TheSobranGroup.com - Take a long, long look.

This is probably only one of a handful of homes on the entire Massachusetts’ South Shore that offers 360 degrees of water views! From sunrise to sunset, you are there. In your home. Enjoying the ever changing views and landscape high above the water, perched on Scituate’s Fourth Cliff in Humarock, a long, slender peninsula.

This Nantucket inspired home was completed just 3 years ago - a complete rehab and expansion that has created this one of a kind home.

As you enter this home, you’ll notice gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The open concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining, and is anchored by a wood burning fireplace - the perfect compliment to our beautiful New England winters.

The granite and stainless steel kitchen is open and accessible, with easy access to the large deck - just one of many with incredible views at every turn.

The second level features an office nook, plus two bedrooms and a bath with a jacuzzi and heated floors - again with views from every window!

And the rooftop deck - incredible!

Move in and enjoy the views 30′ feet above the high tide mark, or a leisurely walk to the beach.

Close to the water. Miles from ordinary.

Scituate is a small seacoast town, incorporated 375 years ago and located midway between Boston and Plymouth, Massachusetts. With a population of nearly 18,000, Scituate is served by two commuter rail locations, and is a delightful mix of rural, suburban and seaside lifestyles within a 25 mile ride to Boston.

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Have you ever wondered why you haven’t achieved the financial success you so desire? Do you understand what it takes to reach that elusive destination, financial freedom? Anyone can have the success they desire. I dare you to become financially free.

A good definition of financial independence, by the way, is the control of an income stream sufficient to support your current standard of living.

You do not just fall into financial independence. More than anything else, the secret to real wealth is the mindset of wealth.

So you see, my dare is not really as outrageous as it might sound at first. By accepting the challenge, you are taking the first step to acquiring the mindset of wealth. You must be resolved to the fact that with wealth building, there must be dedication. And I guarantee that the opportunity to become financially independent is waiting for you, but you have to make the decision to go for it.

It’s up to you to take that step across the threshold of opportunity facing you now. It’s a decision you should have no hesitancy for. And when you do, you’re on your way to financial independence.

There are four major hurdles you must jump to become financially independent. I could go into a deep explanation of each step but I will save that for another time, I really want to discuss a powerful investment strategy. But I will briefly outline the four steps to financial independence.

So to get started, lets begin with the first of our skills of wealth building and that is earning. You must understand the two basic components controlling your earning power.

The first of these is our ability to perform our chosen line of work, that is, how well do we do what we do. The second and probably the most important factor controlling our earning power, is the demand in the marketplace for whatever it is we’ve chosen to do.

Second, you must build a financial protection account to cover all your expenses in case of an emergency, such as the loss of your income source. Saving is really the second important skill for acquiring wealth. You must have the discipline to build a protection account that will cover all your living expenses for your family, for a period of a year or two.

The third step in becoming financially independent is to begin an investment program. You want to achieve the highest returns on the money that you have designated for your investment program. Your objective now is to accumulate a mass of capital that will generate sufficient income to support your lifestyle without your having to work.

The fourth step to financial independence is too develop enough investment prowess to earn the extra income that allows you to fill your wants and desires. You have your needs met, but now you want to create the extra income that allows you to become financially free, this is where you can basically satisfy most of all your wants.

There, now that we have the four basic steps to financial freedom. I would like to carry on with the main focus of this article.

But I must make it clear that I had set up multiple Avenues of Income first, to put me in the financial situation that affords me the ability to test the waters of many different financial opportunities.

So, now I would like to discuss a powerful investment strategy. This is an investment strategy that has worked well for me in all types of market conditions. And by no means is this a strategy that I designed. In fact, it’s one that has been used successfully from a time long before the modern market and the stock exchange even existed. It’s called value investing.

Value investing is the best long term strategy for creating wealth that’s ever been devised. The theory behind it all is remarkably simple. You can become a value investor by investing your money only in under-valued assets. You can find under-valued assets in stocks and bonds, real estate or a wide variety of other investment opportunities. But whatever the investment asset may be, value investing boils down to the equivalent of buying dollar bills for pennies.

Now, I am sure you are saying “If it’s really that easy, everyone would be doing it.” I want to assure you easy as it actually is, everyone is not doing it. As with all great ideas in the world, only a few recognize them for what they are, and fewer still then decide to act on them.

Under-valued assets exist for reasons that range from fluctuations in the economy to fluctuations in human emotions.

It’s important to understand, however, that you can always find undervalued assets if you are willing to look for them. And, you don’t have to do this all by yourself. Look for investment professionals who operate investment funds and companies using this strategy. Through study and practice you will learn to accurately assess values as a basis for profitable investment.

Another key mindset of wealth is thinking and acting like a business person as well as an investor. Remember the better business person you are, the better investor you’ll be. And the better investor you become, the better business person you’ll be.

Please also keep in mind that value investing may offer important opportunities to take an active role in creating value in your investments. For example, you might turn an unwanted piece of real estate into an income producing asset, or turn a failing business into a thriving business, or create a new product or service based on a need or want you see in the marketplace.

Another form of value investing is investing in yourself and your abilities. There are many ways of increasing the cash flow into your families finances.

Setting up avenues of income that could hold the possibility of creating a passive and/or residual stream of income. If you take the opportunity to set up another stream of income, you would really be increasing your ability to grow anyone of your other investments. And, there are many ways of creating an extra souse of income that doesn’t consume every spare minute that you have. To the contrary, making such a move in your life would possibly result in you’re having even more free time to do the things you love.

The options are endless. The possibilities of a whole knew future are there for the taking.

Howard Platt
http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/investing-now-to-live-the-life-you-dream-of-724083.html

to a competitor who wants to eventually try to steal the other 20% of his real Estate.

Well, That’s what the Jewish state of Israel did when they gave away the Sinai to Egypt.
The Sinai consisted of 80% of Israels land mass before they gave it away in 1979.
@ Dan Dan

I’m not the only one who rants on this website.

Many Anti-Jewish people also rant & say things on this website that are wrong

((Example:
Israel attacked Gaza in 2008 in an attack called Operation Cast Lead to stop Hamas from shooting Kassam Rockets into Ashkelon, Sderot & the Negev area around Sderot
and many anti-Jewish people ranted on this website & called the operation a unprovoked attack on innocent Palestinian families))

and make Israel look like Murderers and Palestinian Terrorists look like pathetic innocent victims.
@ Dan Dan

I DO WANT ANSWERS TO HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY Israel is going to give away the West Bank to Palestinian Terrorists. Who already proved they are anti Jewish Terrorists. After Israel gave them the Entire Gaza Strip instead of showing their thanks they kidnapped an Israeli Soldier and are holding him prisoner in Gaza and are using Gaza to shoot Missiles into Green line Israel.

Imagine what the Palestinians will do when they get control of the entire West Bank.

True.

http://www.DoloresPerson.com - Located on the south bank of the Merrimack River at the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean, Newburyport, Massachusetts is a city with a long and rich history. A city where historic preservation has been the key to economic revitalization. A city whose foundation is based on maritime trade. A city who values its historic sites. Easily accessible by Routes 95, 495 and 1, as well as the MBTA Commuter Rail, Newburyport is located just 35 miles north of Boston.
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I took the classes almost two years ago and decided to take the test then. So now I’ve been studying the information from the class for the past couple months and I can’t get the material to stick.

Any study tips for anyone who has taken the Mass exam or any other state?

Have you looked into the possibility that you might attend the same classes by calling the company that you took the classes from. Some have a period in which you may attend free as long as you are within the time frame. In some instances it could be up to a year or so.

It would not hurt to try.

If you really want this license you would allow yourself the time and a place to that you can study without your mind wondering to other things.

You might to go to a public library or a study place of your choosing. It might be in a part of the house where you are not disturbed. You might also tell others living there that you are studying and need the quiet time.

I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.

"FIGHT ON"

Over the years, Mr. Rodman, who was a longstanding member of the Mass Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs, witnessed many changes in the industry - from the early days of pencil and ledger to today’s online tax filing.

For more than 40 years, Mr. Rodman, a graduate of Boston University, worked as a CPA and helped many businesses in the New England area prosper. He founded the company in 1961 and for a number of years, Mr. Rodman ran the company by himself from his Boston office. Many of his clients were small, family-owned businesses. Mr. Rodman’s personality lent itself to small business. He was patient and liked to get to know his clients; their motivation and their goals. He was also creative on the tax side and gave good advice.

A number of clients have been with Rodman & Rodman since Mr. Rodman’s early days including: Tom McCann of Commonwealth Films; Bob Mirabito of Mirabito Insurance; Jerry and Stu Kawadler of National Maintenance; Russ Anderson of Southeastern Metal; Ed and Jim Rapoport of Honorcraft; Warren Gomberg, Les Rudnick and the Spiliakos, Taylor, D’Attilio, Alepedis, Tenn, White, Voto, and Hughes families.  
 
Today, Rodman & Rodman operates from offices in Newton and Braintree and has a staff of 20.  Despite the size of the company, the family tradition continues. Mr. Rodman’s son Steve Rodman, who has been the company’s president for several years, shares his father’s philosophy of getting to know their clients as well as their motivations and goals and the company continues to help small to mid sized businesses reach (and often exceed) their expectations.

Although Quickbooks and other accounting software programs didn’t exist years ago and things were done differently, in many ways, Rodman & Rodman has remained the same. They are still wholly dedicated to looking after clients’ best interests.

“All who knew Herb respected his professionalism, knowledge and abilities as a CPA. Most would also say that those were not even his most admirable traits.  Herb was a warm, caring person with a wonderful sense of humor and an engaging personality,” said John McGovern, CPA, ABV, CVA, a Partner at Rodman & Rodman. “Herb built a strong company based on solid principles that has continued to grow steadily over the years. We’re all proud to be a part of the Rodman & Rodman team.”

Rodman & Rodman, P.C.

Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth.

From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. Rodman & Rodman Certified Public Accountants are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton and 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree, Mass. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact Jen Reading at (617) 965-5959.

Joe D’eramo
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/rodman-rodman-pc-founder-business-leader-passes-away-734625.html

I understand it depends on where, I’m looking into Western Massachusettes. I just want the general average of what the annual income is for a Real Estate Agent in that area. What are the ups and downs year to year?

Selling real estate is either the easiest low paying job or the hardest high paying job. The field is made up of 80% low paying (0-20,000 annually) and 20% high paying (50,000+++) There is virtually no limit to how much you can make in real estate. Donald Trump is a good example. Sadly, 100’s of people that go in the business end up having a license to do nothing. I hope you aren’t one of those. Good luck.

http://www.maldenmarealestate.com — Tour Malden, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Malden, Massachusetts boasts a rich history spanning more than three centuries, from its origins as a small settlement called Mystic Side to the modern, energetic city of today.

Residents state proudly that Malden has always been at the heart of things; the city has borne writers and industrialists, revolutionaries and governors, actors and artists. From Elisha Converse to John Volpe, from Walter Brennan to Louise Stokes to Frank Stella, Maldonians have participated in every facet of American culture.

Even now, Malden is at the heart of an innovative New England economy. Just ten minutes from downtown Boston, Malden is situated in close proximity to metropolitan Boston’s major arteries and interstates. Residents enjoy direct access to one of the world’s busiest international airports, and the city is serviced by both commuter rail and the MBTA Orange Line.

Some of America’s best universities are within a stone’s throw, as are many of the world’s best high-tech and medical research facilities. The city is only minutes away from some of New England’s great beaches. Amidst all this activity, Malden has tenaciously preserved its colonial heritage and neighborly small-town traditions.

Malden enjoys an active business community, a downtown in the process of rejuvenation, a fine system of parks and playgrounds and a variety of social, cultural and fraternal organizations. To loyal residents and newcomers alike, Malden offers the best of both worlds; ready availability to the cultural nexus of the big city and the familiar feel of a small town. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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