The worst of the COVID-19 shutdown measures and George Floyd riots peaked less than three years ago. But the effects continue to rattle state governments. Traditionally blue states are losing taxpaying residents and red states are welcoming them in. Democrat states looking at income and business tax shortfalls are raising taxes on businesses and individuals […]
If you’re lucky, the only kind of employee theft you’ll have to worry about at your company is parents swiping office supplies for their kids to save a few bucks of their own. Or maybe a cheapskate employee who helps himself to someone else’s lunch from the breakroom fridge. Imagine your staffers plotting to sell […]
If your company is like most, high energy costs are cutting into your bottom line at an increasing rate. Whether it’s fuel costs, maintaining and replacing vehicles, or paying to heat, cool and light your facilities, no one’s immune from rate hikes these days. Hold onto your hats – energy costs are about to spike […]
“Fifteen days to flatten the curve” is what politicians and health officials told us was needed in mid-March of 2020 at the start of COVID-19. More than three years later, the curve continues to point downward for owners and lessees of commercial real estate in big cities. Downtowns in major U.S. and Canadian cities are […]
Inflation fears and shrinking credit availability are prompting many companies to limit spending on areas like corporate travel. If your organization is approving fewer trips for industry expos, conferences and outside training, the latest data shows you’re not alone – and that’s likely the wise move. Deloitte predicts corporate travel won’t return to pre-COVID levels […]
“Cash is king” is drilled into finance professionals’ heads from their first day on the job! And there’s a great reason for that – companies that can tap into an optimal amount of cash at the end of every month are in a better position than the competition. David Peters, a seasoned CPA and founder […]
Asking for staffers’ input helps increase morale and boosts teamwork. It also leads to great ideas that help companies make and save money. Not all supervisors remember this on a regular basis. It’s easy to get tunnel vision and focus on the daily grind. Whether it’s the controller, credit manager or CFO at a company, […]
What’s one of the first things people notice about a company’s headquarters? It’s right under their feet – floor surfaces. That’s why even when you’re under pressure to keep costs down, you can’t afford to scrimp much when it comes to floor maintenance. Old carpeting or worn-out hard flooring impacts how everyone – employees, visitors, potential […]
You’re skilled at keeping simultaneous track of your company’s profits and costs, including business operating expenses. Case in point: You can probably calculate your gross profit – revenue subtracted by the cost of goods sold – with little effort. But with economists predicting an economic slowdown of some kind this year, you’re probably keeping a […]
