5 Tips to Handle the Effects of Changing Tariffs
On April 2, 2025, President Trump rolled out his promised new tariff policy with a baseline tariff on all U.S. imports and higher tariff rates for some countries. Although he subsequently imposed a 90-day pause Read More
Apr 29, 2025
Manufacturers: Focus on Key Performance Indicators
When evaluating the performance of your manufacturing operations, there's virtually no limit to the number of metrics you can use. Metrics are quantifiable measures used to track, monitor and assess the performance of various business Read More
Apr 21, 2025
Reshoring: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Tariff plans continue to draw significant attention. While the specifics continue to shift, one of the aims remains the same — to bring manufacturing back to the United States from abroad. If you're among the Read More
Apr 17, 2025
Small Business Owners: Beware of Common Payroll Blunders
Managing payroll can be a major challenge for small business owners, especially as state and federal payroll tax regulations continue to evolve. Missteps in this area aren't just minor hiccups — they can lead to Read More
Apr 16, 2025
Track These Key Metrics to Boost Your Construction Profits
Successful companies of all stripes use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor their financial health and spot red flags. Well, you know what? Construction businesses can do it, too. And you should. Let's review some Read More
Apr 16, 2025
7 Ways To Cut Nonprofit Costs Rather Than Staffers
It wasn't long ago that the not-for-profit sector was struggling to find enough staffers to hire. Now that many organizations are losing federal grants and facing budget shortfalls, they may be considering layoffs. If you're Read More
Apr 14, 2025
FinCEN-Related Fraud Heats Up: How to Avoid Getting Burned
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently identified an increase in fraudsters using the bureau's name, insignia and powers to target the public in widespread schemes. FinCEN is tasked with Read More
Apr 11, 2025
Help Wanted: Hiring Family Members for Tax-Saving Results
If you own a small business and have children in high school, technical school or college, you might consider asking them to work for you part-time or full-time over the summer. Or you might want Read More
Apr 10, 2025
Accounts Receivable Fraud: Lapping Up Profits
The sale has been made, the customer has paid, yet the company receives no revenue. How can this happen? Accounts receivable fraud, commonly referred to as "lapping," occurs when an employee is entrusted with processing Read More
Feb 24, 2025
A Review of Inventory Accounting for Construction Companies
Many construction businesses reach a point in their growth when they decide to maintain inventories. They might keep on hand items such as building materials, supplies, personal protective equipment and tools. Maybe yours already does. Read More
Feb 10, 2025