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Bradley Saribekian

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CEO, Crimson Business Solutions

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Mr. Saribekian spent most of his twenties studying Business at the nation's best Universities focusing on Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems, and Entrepeneuership. He is the Founder and CEO of Crimson Business Solutions, a Chicago-based firm that helps ...

Mr. Saribekian spent most of his twenties studying Business at the nation's best Universities focusing on Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems, and Entrepeneuership. He is the Founder and CEO of Crimson Business Solutions, a Chicago-based firm that helps businesses run efficiently so they can focus on what matters: their customers!

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Jan. 2, 2011

Bradley Saribekian and 8 other people answered this question

Apple, Microsoft or RIM: Who will win the smartphone race in 2011?

I am certain there will be a power struggle that will last well into the decade. I do not think a clear winner will emerge. RIM is great for enterprise applications, but gets trampled by Android when comparing features of personal consumers. Apple put the ... more

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Jan. 1, 2011

Bradley Saribekian answered this question

How do we secure our credit or debit cards that include RFID chips?

Michael,
You should also know that as of 2006, your biometric passport and passport ID card both contain RFID tags. The best thing you can invest in is an RFID-blocking wallet and passport billfold. Think Geek, the web-based retailer with everything tech enthusiasts crave, provides solutions ... more

Information Technology

Jan. 1, 2011

Bradley Saribekian and 3 other people answered this question

Do I really need an accountant?

An good accountant is one of the most important people you could ever have on your payroll, in my opinion. Not only can they be expert cost cutters, but it is their job to read and prepare the financial documents of a company. They would ... more

Jan. 1, 2011

Bradley Saribekian and 4 other people answered this question

What are some of the 2011 Economic Forecast challenges for Small Businesses and Start-Ups?

Philip and Stacy, those are great ideas.
If your business has SBUs (Sub Business Units), it may be a good idea to reevaluate your position(s) and figure out which SBUs are still profitable. In many cases, companies that fail to keep their SBUs separate will find ... more

Dec. 31, 2010

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Oct. 25, 2010

Bradley Saribekian and 1 other person answered this question

Accounting firm size: What is your preference?

The larger firms have larger resources and usually a larger knowledge base, a larger overhead, and with all that, a larger price tag. Smaller firms are just the opposite: usually much more limited resources, a smaller knowledge base, smaller overhead, and with that, a smaller ... more

Oct. 25, 2010

Bradley Saribekian and 1 other person answered this question

What are the differences between GAAP accounting and IFRS accounting?

A great start is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Financial_Reporting_Standards
I encourage you to use the Wiki simply as an index and use the source links for the relevant information. About 3/4 of the way down the page you will see a list of IFRS statements with full text link. ... more

Accounting Rules

Oct. 25, 2010

Bradley Saribekian and 1 other person answered this question

What does "IPO" mean?

The IPO is the Initial Public Offering. This is when a company first issues shares. These are considered to be sold in the primary market and 100% of the revenue generated goes directly to the company issuing their stock. From then on, their stock is ... more

Accounting Rules

Accounting Software

Oct. 25, 2010

Bradley Saribekian and 1 other person answered this question

Will marijuana taxes ease our economic woes?

The cannabis market has existed for longer than you and I have been around. It has weathered intense market conditions and still remains today in its underground "black market" status. The idea that one day everyone will go to the drug store and simply purchase ... more

Economic Growth

Oct. 25, 2010

Bradley Saribekian answered this question

What are the differences between GAAP accounting and IFRS accounting?

A great start is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Financial_Reporting_Standards
I encourage you to use the Wiki simply as an index and use the source links for the relevant information. About 3/4 of the way down the page you will see a list of IFRS statements with full text link. ... more

Accounting Rules

Financial Regulations

Aug. 28, 2010

Bradley Saribekian recommends this answer by Steven Meyerson

Does incorporating a small business offer any tax breaks?

Rob -
The answer is yes. Are tax breaks available in other forms of business? The answer is yes there too.
Your question is too broad and there are not enough details to determine what the right option is for you.
What factors are important too you. Limiting ... more

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