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Satisfying your surety in today’s economic environment
Fall 2010
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 390
Abstract: Because of the continuingly rocky economy, many bonding firms have tightened their requirements considerably. This article offers some ways contractors can satisfy their sureties: good communication, well-ordered financials, and a sound business plan.
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Are you forgetting something? For many contractors, sales and use taxes are too easily ignored
Fall 2010
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 838
Abstract: With year end fast approaching, many contractors may be thinking about income tax planning. But there’s another tax issue that also warrants their attention: sales and use taxes. This article explains the distinction between the two, and how to avoid double taxation. It also shows how contract structure plays a big role in how sales and use taxes affect construction companies, while a sidebar looks at two valuable tax breaks for hiring certain unemployed workers.
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Construction trends – Integrated project delivery puts teamwork to the test
Fall 2010
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 620
Abstract: Under the traditional construction paradigm, the three major parties — owner, architect and contractor — are theoretically working toward the same goal: getting a structure built. But their immediate objectives don’t always gel with one another and, when they don’t, conflicts can arise. But this article explains how integrated project delivery (IPD) can serve as a means to reduce conflicts and speed efficiency.
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New L3C structure – Building a bridge between nonprofits and for-profits
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 694
Abstract: Traditionally, nonprofit and for-profit organizations have operated in very different financial and regulatory spheres. The new low-profit limited liability company (L3C) option could change that. Although this business structure has become law in only a handful of states, it’s available to any organization that wants to pursue a charitable mission and realize a profit. This article explains how L3Cs operate and why they appear to offer promise for social entrepreneurs and nonprofits with clear revenue streams.
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Investment fraud – Your nonprofit may be an unwitting victim
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 578
Abstract: Victims of investment fraud aren’t only individuals and for-profit companies. Nonprofits — which often operate on trust, rely on the services of volunteers, and receive income from varied sources — are especially vulnerable. This article provides several recent examples of investment fraud and discusses how nonprofits can protect themselves from fraudulent investment advisors and dishonest donors.
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Make the budgeting process easier and more effective
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 576
Abstract: Several principles can help make the budgeting task less onerous for nonprofits. This article explains the importance of reviewing strategic objectives for the coming year, and ensuring that both the organization’s capital budget and operating budget can support them. And monthly budget reviews can help nonprofits stay abreast of circumstances that may make it difficult to stick to their original budget.
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Rain or shine — operating reserves protect you from the elements
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 785
Abstract: Maintaining adequate operating reserves is essential to the health of every nonprofit. This article talks about the amount nonprofits should keep in reserve, when tapping reserves is acceptable, and the importance of being able to do so quickly. A sidebar discusses the downside of having too much in reserves.
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To cope with a calamity – Deducting casualty and theft losses
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 446
Abstract: Although calamities like theft and natural disasters are certainly no fun, victims can get at least some payback from a tax perspective. That is, in qualifying instances, they may be able to deduct a casualty (disaster) or theft loss on their federal income tax return. This article discusses what losses qualify and how to claim them.
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Long-term care policies offer security … for a price
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 700
Abstract: Medicare and standard health insurance can protect individuals from home-care, nursing-home or other care-related costs while recovering from surgery, an injury, an illness or another health issue. But they don’t cover such care long-term. Those who worry about how they’d afford care beyond those limits without depleting their estate might want to look into long-term care insurance. This article looks at the different kinds of policies, their tax treatment, and why it’s important to become familiar with their terms, conditions and features.
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4 ways to get — and keep — your business data in order
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 439
Abstract: For business owners, it may seem like this is the hyperinformation age. With so much data flying around, it’s easy for something to fall through the cracks — something that could come back later to haunt management. This article offers four ways to get — and keep — business data in order: administrative simplification, a data storage policy, cloud computing and an e-mail retention policy.
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Driving down the 199 – Manufacturers’ deduction could lead to a tax-saving destination
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 842
Abstract: Businesses that are involved in “qualified production activities” and looking for a smart route to potentially lowering their 2010 tax bill may want to look into the Section 199 deduction — popularly known as “the manufacturers’ deduction.” It’s available to more than just manufacturers, and this article looks at what it has to offer and the steps that qualifying businesses must take to claim it. A sidebar discusses whether, in light of scheduled tax rate increases, it’s a good idea to defer income.
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Are your prices right? Reassessing your pricing strategy can pay dividends
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 272
Abstract: Layoffs, hiring freezes, and pay and budget cuts were the go-to survival tactics during the economic downturn. In the midst of this downsizing frenzy, many manufacturers neglected to reassess their pricing strategy. Doing so can help companies remain profitable and competitive in good times and bad. This article briefly discusses the steps involved.
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The tech behind inventory tracking – Bar codes and RFID are two top choices
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: In the distribution industry, accurately identifying and tracking inventory is job number one. There are two types of technology to perform these tasks: bar codes and radio frequency identification (RFID). But which technology type is right for a particular distribution company? This article looks at how each works and explains their respective pros and cons in regard to such issues as cost, convenience, security and privacy.
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Packing up and going home – U.S. manufacturers consider benefits of bringing operations back home
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 726
Abstract: Reshoring — the act of bringing operations back onto U.S. soil — is a reaction to the myriad problems manufacturers have faced in foreign countries. This article looks at some of the specific reasons for this trend, and examines the considerations involved in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas vs. in the U.S. A sidebar discusses the recent rise in popularity of seminars, webinars and other events on this subject.
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One supports the other – A lean manufacturing environment benefits from lean accounting practices
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 872
Abstract: Lean manufacturing is nothing new, but many don’t know that lean accounting is crucial to operating in a lean manufacturing environment. Lean accounting focuses on two goals: 1) converting financial statements into “plain English,” and 2) eliminating waste by taking the focus off the minutiae. This article describes some of the advantages of lean accounting vs. standard cost accounting, along with some of the disadvantages. A sidebar discusses the status of lean accounting in university curricula.
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Parlaying the power of paralegals
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 437
Abstract: Sometimes, attorneys undermine firm profitability by doing work that’s better left to paralegals and creating a ripple effect of staff members performing tasks for which they’re overqualified. To prevent such problems, it’s important to use paralegals effectively. This article shows why it’s important to recognize what work paralegals should do and what they shouldn’t, and how to fully integrate them as members of the legal staff.