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Tax Strategy Checklist for Manufacturers in 2025

By Pinion Editorial | October 30, 2024
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As December quickly approaches, there are some important items to check off before next year is here. With a national election ahead and constant movements in an already volatile economy, we want to help you avoid surprises as we roll into a new year.    “The days of setting 5- and …

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Tax Changes and Impacts on Your Manufacturing Business in 2025

By Pinion Editorial | October 29, 2024
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As we wind down one tax season and prepare for the next, the importance of diligent tax planning cannot be overstated. Unless Congress acts, there will be higher tax rates and lower standard deductions in 2025.   For manufacturers, these changes could impact everything from production costs to investment in innovation. …

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How to Manage Forecasts and Cashflow in Today’s Market

By Pinion Editorial | October 24, 2024
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Cash flow management and forecasting are, and will always be, integral elements to business success.  But the way manufacturers approach this is changing. Consumer buying decisions are changing, interest rates are changing, and the speed of this evolution is changing faster than ever. Especially in an election year, when trade …

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Update on the Federal Minimum Increase for Exempt Workers

By Pinion Editorial | July 24, 2024
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Beginning July 1, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) enforced a new rule requiring employers to meet a higher salary threshold to classify employees as exempt. Legal Challenges Against the Rule A Win for Texas: A recent court order has exempted Texas from complying with the new federal minimum salary threshold …

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Newly Proposed 2023 Tax Deductions: Money in your Pocket… If Passed

By Pinion Editorial | January 18, 2024
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Congress has drafted new tax legislation that is shaping up well amongst both the House and Senate Committee leaders.  The $78 billion tax agreement, introduced as The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, includes pending rule changes that result in business owners seeing an increase in …

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5 Common Barriers to the Grocery Store Market

By Pinion Editorial | December 20, 2023
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The food industry is a highly competitive and dynamic sector that requires a deep understanding of consumer needs, market trends, and retail operations. Despite the potential for high returns, several barriers can hinder food producers and suppliers from successfully entering the grocery store market. “At this year’s International World Rice …

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5 Steps to Develop an Effective Board of Directors

By Pinion Editorial | December 14, 2023
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Companies with strong, well-functioning boards are more likely to thrive and succeed through leadership changes and industry challenges. “A board of directors can make or break a company,” says James Jirak, Pinion biofuel advisor. “An effective board of directors is the compass guiding a company through the ever-changing seas of …

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