Aretê Partners

10/19/2026

Should your business be an S-corp? 🤔

Social media says yes. The math doesn't always agree.

In the latest episode of Business Decisions That Matter, James Mendez, CPA, breaks down what an S-corp really is, how it saves self-employment tax, and when the costs outweigh the savings. In one real example, the election would have saved $1,500 in tax… and cost $3,400 to maintain.

▶️ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/lKyGZXo5fKU

Wondering if it makes sense for your business? Email [email protected] to schedule a quick discovery call, and we'll run the numbers with you.

Thinking about electing S-corp status? Before you file anything, le...

09/01/2026

Why do most food startups fail — and how did one New Orleans founder turn her mom's jambalaya recipe into a brand in Walmart, Costco and Sam's Club with ZERO investors?
Loved this conversation with Kristen Preau Moore of Jambalaya Girl on The Profitable Plate — from selling out of a Honda Civic to a Sam's Club roadshow that changed everything. A must-watch if you've ever dreamed of turning a recipe into a business.

Why do most food startups fail — and how did she turn a family jamb...

08/30/2026

Check out the latest The Profitable Plate podcast interview with Kristen Preau Moore "Jambalaya Girl" as she talks about her journey from family recipe to multiple delicious products on grocery store shelves across the south and served in fine eating establishments.

Why do most food startups fail — and how did she build a national g...

08/04/2026

Clip from interview with the founder of Evolve Coffee and Matcha

08/04/2026

Restaurant profitability

07/28/2026

What would you do if you opened your dream business—and seven days later, the world shut down?

I recently launched a new podcast, The Profitable Plate, focused on restaurant profitability, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of building a growing business.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Yvonne Pichoff, founder of Evolve Coffee + Matcha. Yvonne shares how she opened her first location just one week before the COVID shutdown—and went on to grow the business from one location to four.

We discuss the early uncertainty, the decisions that kept the business alive, and what it took to continue growing through difficult circumstances.

Whether you own a restaurant, run a small business, or are working toward an entrepreneurial dream of your own, I believe Yvonne’s story will inspire you.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Gvm0Yzd7IPs

What do you do when you open your dream business one week before th...

01/12/2024

🚨 New Item Alert! 🚨 Welcome to the Uncorked portfolio!! This “Good Time Seltzer” is made with all natural ingredients and is seriously delicious. Each single serving can contains 5mg delta-9 THC & 5mg C*D and is formulated using a h**p-derived nano emulsion that is “fast-acting.” Now available in Louisiana for purchase to those with a consumable h**p retailer license. Don’t have one, and want to know how to get it? Just ask! It’s super simple, and one of our reps can easily guide you through the process. The team from Louie Louie are hitting the streets with us this week to tell you all about it so you might see us around town 👀 For more info, head over to DrinkLouieLouie.com

05/29/2023

Today, Arete Partners honors all of our fallen heroes who have served us and protected us.

08/09/2022

The Benefits of Business Tax Planning

Business tax planning is an important way to reduce your tax liability and maximize your profits. By understanding the tax laws and how they apply to your business, you can make informed decisions about how to structure your business affairs to minimize your taxes.

There are many benefits to business tax planning, including:

1. Reduced Tax Liability: By planning your business affairs in a way that minimizes your taxes, you can keep more of your hard-earned profits.

2. Greater Profits: By reducing your tax liability, you will have more money available to reinvest in your business, which can lead to increased profits.

3. Increased Efficiency: Good tax planning can make your business more efficient by reducing the amount of time and money you spend on tax compliance.

4. Improved Cash Flow: By reducing your tax liability, you will free up cash that can be used to improve your business cash flow.

5. Enhanced Asset Protection: Proper business tax planning can help you protect your assets from seizure by creditors in the event of business failure.

6. Increased flexibility: Good tax planning can give you more flexibility in how you use your business income and assets.

7. Better decision making: By understanding the tax implications of your decisions, you can make better decisions about how to run your business.

8. Peace of mind: Knowing that you have minimized your taxes can give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on running your business.

9. Improved relations with tax authorities: By complying with the tax laws and paying only your fair share of taxes, you can improve your relations with the tax authorities.

10. A level playing field: Good tax planning can level the playing field between you and your competitors.

Business tax planning is an important way to reduce your tax liability and maximize your profits. By understanding the tax laws and how they apply to your business, you can make informed decisions about how to structure your business affairs to minimize your taxes. Good tax planning can give you a competitive advantage and help you keep more of your hard-earned profits.

For a growing business, the dynamics of your business changes frequently. With that in mind, you should consider reviewing your tax plan with experienced business tax advisor to make sure you are taking full advantage of tax law for both Federal and State.

As your business grows, so do the tax implications and strategies you should consider. Arete Partners provides comprehensive business advisory services to help you navigate the complex world of taxes. We work with businesses of all sizes, from startups to established enterprises, and our team of tax experts can help you develop a customized tax plan that minimizes your tax liability and maximizes your profits.

Contact Arete Partners today to learn more about our business advisory services and how we can help you with your business tax planning. www.aretecfo.com

06/15/2022

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