by: Irene Rabinowitz, USA Charity Specialist at Fogel CFO & Management Services Surprise, Surprise. Not everyone is who they say they are. This is true for supposed grant writers or fundraisers, as well. In a recent example, an NGO client of ours was contacted by...
Should your business or nonprofit repay its loan early at its first opportunity? A business-owner colleague reached out to me saying that he had nine months left to his three-year loan. If he stretched himself, he could pay off the remaining loan early. On the flip...
When advising clients who are starting new businesses, it’s always surprising how unsurprising their stories are. (Was that just a double negative?) Regardless of the sector, many of the same principles apply across the board. I know, not surprising. Yet, when you’re...
Many of us who have emigrated to Israel from English-speaking countries enjoy helping out in our communities and promoting various social causes. Occasionally, this choice manifests itself in a person’s decision to create a charity here in Israel. This blog will help...
Many businesses in Israel might not “merit” a surprise inspection from the Tax Authority (רשות המסים). However, if you are one of the “lucky” ones, here are a few things to keep in mind that my staff and I noticed during one such visit to one...