R&D Credits are Alive and Kicking in the TCJA!
Many of the changes brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) can benefit taxpayers already claiming the credit for increasing research activities (as well as those who [...]
The Hidden Costs of Carrying Inventory
When considering how inventory affects profits, most manufacturing companies focus on the cost of making their products. Just as important, however, is the inventory you already have on hand—because it [...]
Introducing the ICHRA—Healthcare Flexibility for Employers and Employees
Individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs) are one of the newest ways to provide a valuable healthcare benefit to your employees. If you’d like to offer this benefit or need [...]
Addressing Your Employment Gap with an Apprenticeship Program
With increasingly complex manufacturing processes and an aging workforce nearing retirement, more manufacturers are turning to apprenticeship programs to find and develop skilled talent. It’s a move that makes sense; [...]
Inventory Costing: A Deeper Dive
Understanding the cost of inventory and monitoring it over time is critical to pricing your product, controlling costs and ultimately driving profitability. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to see production runs [...]
5 HR Mistakes and How Your New Business Can Avoid Them
Whether you provide material goods or a valuable service, you know your work. But there’s more to running your own company than what you sell. If you don’t cover your [...]