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...
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...
A recent NPR podcast told of a report done back in 2011 by Oxford professor Peter Tufano. He set out to examine how fragile American households are by exploring if a family could come up with $2000 with 30 days notice. Research showed that most emergencies can be...