Bailey Scarano

05/28/2026

Many construction executives are retiring just as projects grow more complex. The result? Firms struggle with bids, margins, and delivery because they lack leaders who understand compliance, digital workflows, and modern delivery models. M&A buyers prioritize firms with stable leadership teams. Leadership gaps reduce valuation. If your leadership bench isn't being actively developed, this isn't a future problem. It's affecting your business today.

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Retirement cycles, consolidation, and rising technical demands are creating a leadership gap across construction, succession planning has become a strategic priority for 2026.

05/26/2026

Two-thirds of dentists raised fees last year just to keep pace with rising costs. Consumer dental spending increased modestly, yet demand for care declined. It's what the ADA calls a "fiscal squeeze," higher expenses, flat reimbursements, and fewer patients in the chair.

Dental practices are continuing to experience a “fiscal squeeze” brought on by rising prices and lower demand for care.

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

As we head into the start of summer, Memorial Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect on the lives given in service to our country.

We honor their sacrifice and remember what this day represents, while also wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday with family and friends.

05/20/2026

Downtime from a cyberattack can cost $12,000-$24,000 per hour, according to IDC research, and that's just lost revenue. Add reputation damage, regulatory fines, and recovery time, and a single breach can be catastrophic. 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses. Multi-factor authentication, employee training, and basic security protocols aren't optional in 2026; they're essential.

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SVP of Mid-Market Sales Shelly Goodman outlines five things every small business owner should know in 2026.

05/18/2026

Medical and dental practices face cash flow complexity that general accounting firms miss. We've worked with practices long enough to know that 'revenue' and 'cash' tell very different stories, and both matter.

Doctors and dentists trust Bailey Scarano to provide the tax advice and financial expertise needed to build a successful practice.

05/14/2026

The SBA's Working Capital Pilot recently hit a milestone: $150 million in lending to small manufacturers, with $125 million approved in the past year. Small manufacturers make up 25% of this portfolio. The program offers flexible credit lines to fund inventory, projects, and growth. If you're in manufacturing and need working capital, this is worth exploring.

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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a major milestone for its 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program, which has delivered more than $150 million in new lending since its inception – of which more than $125 million was approved since President Trump took o...

05/08/2026

This weekend, we celebrate the moms who do it all: leading, supporting, building, and showing up every day in ways that often go unseen.

Your impact reaches far beyond your work, and we’re grateful for the role you play in your families, your businesses, and your communities.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Bailey Scarano.