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February 22, 2017

Manage Assets for Smooth Operations

As manufacturers look for every opportunity to cut costs, one important area to address is equipment downtime. A breakdown, even for just an hour, reverberates through the manufacturing process. It can slow or halt production, leave employees idle and play havoc with just-in-time delivery schedules. If you're like some manufacturers, your approach

January 24, 2017

Tax Fraud Awareness: How to Protect Your Identity and Assets

The IRS, taxpayers and tax preparers share a common enemy: identity thieves. We all have a part to play in the fight against tax-related identity theft. Your role starts by learning the mechanics and warning signs. From there, taxpayers can take proactive steps to protect their data online and at

June 24, 2016

When Not-for-Profit Organizations Join Hands

It doesn't happen often, but sometimes not-for-profit organizations merge or are incorporated into one another. For example, your not-for-profit may be contemplating an acquisition of a smaller organization or perhaps you may be merged into a larger organization. In either event, this represents a significant change for managers both personally and

May 11, 2016

Made in America: The Pursuit of Life, Liberty and Global Opportunities

This election season, Republicans and Democrats don't seem to agree on much. But 95% of voters — regardless of which U.S. presidential candidate they favor — support American-made products. The vast majority of Americans also favor training programs, trade enforcement, tax incentives and a national strategy to support U.S. manufacturing,

December 2, 2015

Last-Minute Tax Savings: Hurry Before Time Runs Out

Another tax year is drawing to a close. But there's still time for individual taxpayers to trim their tax liabilities for 2015 and beyond, before the New Year begins. Here are 10 eleventh-hour moves that you can still make before the clock strikes midnight on January 1. 1. Increase Your 401(k)

November 12, 2015

Tax Advice for Military Families and Veterans

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and veterans are required to pay taxes on their income like everyone else. But special rules sometimes apply. Here's an overview of key tax benefits that the IRS provides to military personnel to thank them for risking their lives for our country. Combat Zone Exemption One

July 14, 2015

Keep Your Company Running Smoothly With a Smart Strategy

In any company, making employees familiar with more than one job is critical to developing the business and dealing with the unexpected. A sure-fire strategy for coping with unforeseen circumstances is a cross training program. Learning more than one job gives team members a look at the whole operation and keeps

May 26, 2015

Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes

If you're serious about achieving your financial goals, you need to make sure to avoid these financial mistakes: Not planning. Many people earn, spend, save, and invest without much thought or planning. With only vague goals, it's difficult to assess whether you are making much progress. Goals help set your financial priorities

May 12, 2015

Fight Back Against Internal Fraud

Internal fraud drains more than $3.7 trillion annually from global businesses, according to recent estimates, and not-for-profit organizations are not exempt. The median loss suffered by a not-for-profit group victimized by fraud was $90,000, according to the 2014 Report to the Nations by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).Although organizations can

March 17, 2015

Industries that Could Be Booming as the Baby Boomers Age

The Baby Boomer generation -- a population "boom" of nearly 80 million people born from 1946 to 1964 -- has been affecting consumer market trends for decades. Now they're ushering in a new wave of trends as they transition to the next stage of their lives as retirees, grandparents and