Family Owned Business

Following a DIY method of bookkeeping or failing to reconcile your business’s books with your business bank statement every month are two of the most common ways that financial mismanagement can bring a small business down. There are countless ways that messy books can eat away at your business’s bottom line. Outsourcing your bookkeeping and accounting gives you the confidence of knowing that your books are being done right, freeing you up to focus on the growth of your business. If your books are behind, I can get things straightened out for you. We can go back as little or as far as you need. First step to your peace of mind is to schedule your free consultation with a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor to help find you free time to focus on what you do best! Run Your Business!

• QuickBooks Online Clean-ups
• QuickBooks Online Diagnostic Reviews
• Bookkeeping
• QuickBooks Online Set-up
• Merchant Service Solutions

Mental Health Specialist | Podcast Host | Advocate for Breaking Stigma

LaTasha is a renowned mental health specialist who specialize in fostering resilience and growth within organizations while helping individuals see their full potential. LaTasha caters to elite clients, schools, sports team and corporations helping them navigate the complexities of their lives with expertise and empathy. With a unique ability to blend personal, educational, and life experiences into her practice, she provides a holistic approach to mental well-being.

Passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and fostering resilience, LaTasha's methods have led to the remarkable success of her clients. Her dedication and innovative style have made her a sought-after expert in the field.

LaTasha is also the host of one of the top-growing podcasts, where she shares insights and interviews with thought leaders, furthering the conversation on mental health. Her impactful work has been featured in New York Weekly and other prestigious magazines, highlighting her contributions and the success stories of her clients.

In every aspect of her work, LaTasha strives to create a supportive and understanding environment, making a lasting difference in the lives of those she works with.

Rivka is a social media strategist and content writer for any industry or size business. She has over 15 years of experience in marketing, business strategy, social media management, and writing. If you know that blogging, social media, or email marketing could be powerful tools in your business, reach out to Rivka for an introductory call to see how she can help. 

My work focuses on short-term projects for companies that either cannot or do not need to hire a full-time employee. My expertise is in grant management, project administration, and all things government and non-profit.

We all know time is the only thing we can never get back, so we need to invest it wisely.

Specialties include:

Grants administration

Project administration

Affordable housing 

Small businesses (15-200 employees)

Family-owned businesses

Start-ups

Manufacturing environments

Cross-generational environments

"My Impact Will Always Be Remembered" 

The WHY statement above is the relentless motivator everyday to impact my client relationships, community members, and most of all my family. I enjoy being a connector within the community and use my platform to elevate people and businesses personally, professionally, and financially. 

My work locally on the Lakeshore is to bring value through creative solutions to everyday "what ifs". These "what if's" traditionally come in the form of planning financially for the future of families and closely held businesses. Instead of just focusing on the numbers, my desire is to understand what money means to you and build an effective plan that allows for clarity, and true financial independence. 

Specialties Include: 

Wealth and Investment Management

Employee Retention Strategies 

Business Succession and Buy-Sell Funding

Education Funding

Retirement Distribution Planning

Life, Disability, and Long Term Care Insurance Planning 

You would also find me facilitating the local Ottawa County Guys Who Give Chapter - a local philanthropic organization designed as a catalyst to give to those in need within the community. 

When I am not face to face with clients, or out in the community my passions are playing hockey and golf and above all to make memories traveling with my beautiful wife Ashley, and sons Smith and Brooks. 

With 15 years expe­­rience in the Real Estate business across various companies, I learned that to develop a great business I first had to have a good relationship with my community, based on honesty, customer service, and efficiency.

I started my Real Estate career during the market crash in 2007, it was a difficult time, however it taught me invaluable lessons, which have allowed me to help more than 400 families become homeowners.

I knew since the first week of my career as a realtor that I aspired to open my own independent realty company. Now I know that wasn’t the right moment, because to be a principal broker I needed experience, and discipline. 15 years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance later, I successfully opened UBeHome Real Estate, and became the only minority-owned real estate company on the lakeshore.

Utilizing support from other professionals is a must. I have been in the maintenance/construction/facility arena for over 40 years. During that time I managed F&M Departments, Major projects, Equipment Installations, Overhauls and much more with great success, but I didn't do it alone. Recently, I took a step back from overseeing major long term projects to focus my efforts to assist with all areas of Construction, Maintenance and Management of Facilities. I am at a point in my career where I desire to pass on the knowledge I have gained over the years. My direction is to support clients through consulting, evaluating, training and building upon the foundation they have established in their company. I am open to having a conversation to see if I can assist you personally or direct you on to others who can. Continue to strive for greater things.

I am the Owner of Green Fork Food. We specialize in personal chef dinner parties and cater for corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, personal parties and more. We also offer Boxed meals, prepared freshly and great for weekly dinners for those super busy weeks. We also have cooking classes available, its a great way to connect, have fun and eat forking good food. 

Tanglewood winery is a farm to Table local winery that specializes in Michigan Fruit Wine.  

  Since our start, we’ve devoted ourselves to developing the richest Holland, Michigan made handcrafted fruit, dessert, and port wines that can be offered. Every fruit is different, but one thing holds true. In every respect, more fruit does make a better wine.

The heart behind ej&co really goes back to our desire is to be involved with and support small businesses. A few years ago, I noticed business owners struggling to find the perfect way to thank their customers, clients and employees. They could grab a typical bouquet of flowers, a bottle of wine or even a cellophane wrapped fruit basket... but they had a hard time finding anything more unique and personal for their clients. Something that didn't require taking an entire day and ten stores only to return everything and end up back at the flower shop, that is.

With that, Emma Jo & Co. was born.

From the thoughtfully selected small business goods, to the custom gift box layouts, to the beautiful packaging... we've got you covered for all your gifting needs.

When I'm not in the studio I can be found chasing my baby girl + toddler tornado little boy around, chatting business ideas at a local coffee shop with a friend or working on my latest home DIY project. I can usually be spotted in a baseball cap and worn out jeans holding a cup of luke warm coffee that i've been trying to finish for the last five hours.

Kevin S. Whiteford is currently the owner and operator of Whiteford Wealth Management, Inc, and Whiteford Tax & Financial Services, Ltd., located in South Haven, Michigan. Kevin started his career by receiving his B.S. in accounting from Northern Illinois University in 1986, and passed the C.P.A. exam in May of that same year. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree in accounting, Kevin audited companies for over two years, and spent another three years in taxation with a few of the largest accounting firms in the world. In the fall of 1991, Kevin spent time in with a manufacturing company where he was fully in charge of the tax department which did business in 50 states and 33 countries. During his time in the industry, Kevin went on to further his education at DePaul University to obtain his M.S.T. (Master of Science in Taxation), graduating in December 1994. After, Kevin went back into public accounting to take on a position with another large public accounting firm in Chicago, IL, to run and operate the firm’s state & local tax department. In November, 1997, Kevin decided to start his own public accounting firm, servicing taxpayers and specializing in small businesses and their owners. In addition, during the years from June, 1997, through December, 2001, Kevin taught two courses in the M.S.T. program at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. These courses were State & Local Income Tax and Federal Tax Research. In 1999, Kevin decided that he wanted to broaden his firm so that he could meet the demands and needs of his clients. He went through the licensing process and earned his Series 7 and Series 66 and formed a company specializing in investments and financial planning. He then went through the licensing process to receive his series 24 license in December 2009. Kevin now provides the services needed to meet the needs of his clients in all areas of their finances by providing various types of investments and life insurance options. This includes life and business insurance, annuities, business retirement plans, individual retirement plans, college funding, individual stocks, bonds and mutual funds. While Kevin has been busy pursuing his career objectives, he has been active in speaking and performing at various college and high school classrooms and various functions throughout Illinois and Michigan. Kevin resides in South Haven, Michigan with his wife Mary and their three children Scott, Alisa and Ken. 

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