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Transitioning the Family Farm – a Bountiful and Satisfying Harvest for All

By K·Coe Editorial | May 8, 2019
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The family farm business is more than a job, it’s a lifestyle choice for millions of Americans. Most farmers or ranchers spend 50 years or more on their farms, where land is taught to be both a lifestyle and legacy. Farming is idealized, romanticized, and who these individuals choose to …

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Loan Origination Fees

Be Watchful for Appraisal Flaws

By K·Coe Editorial | May 8, 2019
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We’ve spoken with several bankers lately that felt their loan grading and related collateral (mostly real estate) appraisal were pretty solid; then they experienced some pretty big “wake-up calls” when examinations pointed out the flaws in their loan analyses, grading, and supporting collateral valuations. Actions to Alleviate Your Risk for …

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Performance Appraisals

Using 360 Performance Appraisals for Productivity and Engagement Gains

By K·Coe Editorial | May 8, 2019
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Banking is certainly at a critical juncture in the evolution of the industry. There are so many tech tools, social media, and innovative practices, but with a need for people drive it all. Are your “people practices” as forward thinking as the new banking app you just rolled out? A …

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wealth management

K·Coe Isom Announces Addition of Global Innovation Leader

By K·Coe Editorial | May 6, 2019
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May 6, 2019 – Food and agriculture consulting and accounting firm K·Coe Isom today announced the hiring of Matt Powell as Global Innovation Leader.  Powell is the co-founder of Agworld, a global innovator in farm management solutions, and has more than 20 years of professional experience in technology, SaaS, and …

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Executive Fatigue Has Costly Repercussions for Business

Executive Fatigue Has Costly Repercussions for Business

By K·Coe Editorial | May 3, 2019
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If you’ve ever sent or received a text or an email, then you understand the effects that the perceived tone can have on how the message is received.  The same is true for the content of the things we say.  How you project your tone in and around your business …

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The Application of Blockchains in Ag

The Application of Blockchain in Ag

By K·Coe Editorial | April 24, 2019
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Agriculture is steadily adopting the use of blockchain technology to improve sustainability by enabling the entire food supply chain – growers, processors, manufacturers, retailers and consumers – to employ a framework that helps with delivery of comprehensive transparency for consumers, as well as deter the growing presence of food fraud. …

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California Business Update: Harassment Laws and Requirements Have Changed

California Business Update: Harassment Laws and Requirements Have Changed

By K·Coe Editorial | April 16, 2019
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All California employers with at least five employees need to prepare for compliance under the new sexual harassment laws.  The new requirement states that employers must provide sexual harassment prevention training and education to all supervisory employees and non-supervisory employees in California by January 1, 2020. For further guidelines and …

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