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What you need to know about the SECURE Act
Summer 2020
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 803
Abstract: In late 2019, the first significant legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 became law. Whether nonprofits offer employees 403(b), 401(k) or 457(b) plans, or no retirement plan, the SECURE Act includes provisions that could affect them and their employees. This article discusses expanded opportunities in multiple employer plans, participation by part-time employees, mandatory lifetime income disclosures and more. A sidebar highlights qualified charitable distributions rules under the law.
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Strategies for success – Lending to the million-dollar, one-person business
August / September 2019
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 803
Abstract: Million-dollar businesses run by just one person are increasingly common. In light of the concentration of responsibilities vested in a single “key” person, however, these types of businesses present different risks than companies with multiple owners and employees. This article explains how lenders can target, evaluate and mitigate the risk of lending to a solo entrepreneur. A sidebar offers some critical questions to ask during the loan application process.
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Help retirees plan their retirement spending, survey says
June / July 2019
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 803
Abstract: Long after defined benefit (DB) plans became scarce in the private sector, many employees still mourn their departure. With DB plans, participants are given an estimate of their monthly benefit at retirement. However, with defined contribution (DC) plans, participants often lack confidence in their understanding of how much their DC plan will provide in monthly income when they start drawing down their accounts. This article discusses why more and more 401(k) plan sponsors are beginning to try to address this concern in various ways — without revisiting the DB plan model. A short sidebar provides some statistics for plan sponsors on keeping plan assets from being transferred out of the plan.
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Spotlight on electronic evidence – Social media analytics takes center stage
November / December 2016
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 803
Abstract: As online activities and communities have become an integral part of many people’s lives, attorneys have clamored for a way to get a handle on the massive amounts of data on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, among others. This article explains how experts in social media analytics can provide valuable assistance throughout litigation, from investigation to jury selection. The article points out that social media analytics can assist attorneys and their clients in identifying relationships and unearthing information they could spend months looking for manually and still miss. A sidebar notes that social media analytics also helps companies conduct internal investigations of employees.
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Inside the brick-and-mortar – Embrace technology, boost customer satisfaction
May / June 2016
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 803
Abstract: Many car shoppers today use technology when researching which automobile to buy. They often decide on features they want and compare prices from dealership to dealership. But when customers visit the showroom, their shopping experience usually isn’t much different from what it was a generation ago. This article presents some study results indicating that a dealership’s investment in new technology can be worth its weight in gold when it comes to customer satisfaction. A sidebar specifically discusses sales-related technology upgrades.
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Sharing synergy value with sellers
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: When a business acquisition results in postmerger synergies — such as reduced operating expenses — the savings typically are considered the buyer’s reward for negotiating a good deal. However, buyers may want to consider cutting sellers in on their synergy-derived savings. As this article contends, not only could “sharing the wealth” improve price negotiations, but it also might ease the postmerger integration process by providing sellers with incentives to assist in the transition process. A sidebar notes that there are two broad categories of synergies.
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Retainage payable: A simple change can defer taxes
Summer 2012
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 803
Abstract: Contractors who withhold retainages from subcontractors may be able to defer some of their taxable income to future years. This opportunity stems from the way retainage payable is treated under the percentage-of-completion method (PCM) of accounting. As this article explains, large contractors generally use the PCM to report income on long-term contracts, using a “completion factor” formula to calculate taxable profits for the year. But, in certain circumstances, retainage can be excluded from this factor. A sidebar offers an example of how this works.
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Enhance profitability with the right cost-recovery system
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: In today’s tough economy, finding ways to improve profitability is vital. Revenue-generating strategies such as expanding your client base, ramping up marketing efforts and cross selling your services can help boost your firm’s bottom line, but another important strategy is controlling costs. This article explains how a cost-recovery system can help you to pinpoint your spending, devise a plan to make necessary cuts — and even bill more back to clients. (Updated 12/14/12)
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Keep owner conflicts at bay: Use a shareholder agreement
Summer 2008
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: It’s important that business owners see eye-to-eye on major issues that affect the growth and productivity of their company. This article explains why a well-drafted shareholder agreement is essential for defining procedures for handling stock ownership transfers and outlining explicit ground rules for how a business should be managed. A sidebar discusses how some agreements include short-term disability coverage.
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Employer’s harassment liability when victim fails to follow report procedure
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: The Seventh Circuit answered this question in the affirmative. The court reinstated the employee’s suit, finding that a jury could reasonably find that the employer had acted negligently in discovering or remedying the alleged harassment. Bombaci v. Journal Community Publishing Group, 482 F.3d 979 (7th Cir. 2007)