December 9, 2025
Preparing for 2026 Tax Season
As 2025 draws to a close, dental practice owners are focused on positioning their businesses for optimal tax outcomes and avoiding year-end surprises. One of the most common questions we […]
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December 4, 2025
Practically Simplifying EBITDA: A Dental Owner’s Guide
The consolidation of the dental industry into the hands of investment groups has resulted in the spread of various financial terms that are often misunderstood and misapplied. The most common […]
Read MoreNovember 18, 2025
In the Chair with Industry Leaders: A Blue & Co. Series – Episode 3
In the Chair with Industry Leaders: Episode 3 – Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty: What’s Changing? In this episode of In the Chair with Industry Leaders, Matt Howard sits down once again […]
Read MoreAugust 18, 2025
New Data Shows Top Dental Practices Achieve 39% Margin Amid Rising Costs
2025 National Dental Survey Identifies Key Differences between ‘Best Practices’ and the National Average CARMEL, Ind. (August 18, 2025) – In a year defined by rising costs, top-performing practices navigated […]
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
In the Chair with Industry Leaders: A Blue & Co. Series – Episode 2
In the Chair with Industry Leaders: Episode 2 – Updates in the Veterinary Industry and Insurance Considerations In our second episode of In the Chair with Industry Leaders, we start […]
Read MoreNovember 14, 2024
In the Chair with Industry Leaders: A Blue & Co. Dental Series – Episode 1
In the Chair with Industry Leaders: Episode 1 – Advice for New Dentists Entering the Dental Industry In our inaugural launch of In the Chair with Industry Leaders, we start […]
Read MoreOctober 30, 2024
6 Tips to Help Prepare for 2025 Tax Season
The end of 2024 is quickly approaching, and business owners are once again scrambling to put their companies in the best tax position and minimize tax surprises. The question we […]
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2023
Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility: Unraveling the Mystery
If you have attended a continuing education conference in the past year or opened your business’ mail since 2021, you have likely heard that you might be eligible for a […]
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2021
Estate Planning 101 for Dental Practices in 2021
By Jessica Hidalgo, CPA Tax Manager, Blue & Co., LLC A new year is upon us and as you plan out your goals for 2021, don’t forget about estate planning. […]
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Blue & Co. December 2020 Webinars
It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.! Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14. Monday, December 14 Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program […]
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April 28, 2026
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Preparing to sell your business is a complicated, emotional, and logistically challenging decision with material financial implications. There are many decisions […]
April 20, 2026
For hospitals that would like to withdraw an approved Geographic Reclassification, the publishing of the FY 2027 proposed rule starts the 45-day window for withdrawing approved Medicare Geographic Classification Review […]
April 16, 2026
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is more than a pharmacy benefit; it is a lifeline for vulnerable communities and patients. However, as federal scrutiny and manufacturer challenges intensify, maintaining program […]
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At Blue & Co., that “why” traces back to our founder, Ron Blue, whose values still influence how we support our people and serve our clients today.![]()
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A 20-Year Relationship Recognized![]()
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We’re proud to share that Walt Eckert has been named Service Partner of the Year by long-time client P&D Builders.![]()
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This recognition reflects more than two decades of partnership, supporting P&D Builders through everything from tax and accounting to complex strategic initiatives.![]()
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Most recently, Walt worked alongside his team and Jane Shawver, President of Blue Benefits Consulting to design and implement a cash balance retirement plan launching in 2025, building on prior work to strengthen their partner buy-sell structure and long-term planning.![]()
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It’s a great example of what strong client relationships can accomplish over time.![]()
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Congratulations to Walt on this well-deserved recognition and thank you to P&D Builders for the continued trust and partnership.
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