2021
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7 cash flow tips for manufacturers
Spring 2021
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 890
Abstract: In times of economic distress and uncertainty, cash flow issues can quickly bubble to the surface. Managing and improving cash flow can help manufacturers survive tough times and prosper during better times. Managing cash flow is critical during tough times, but it should be an ongoing business activity. This article highlights seven tips to consider to better position businesses to weather the storm when the next economic downturn comes along. A short sidebar covers the pros and cons of accounts receivable factoring.
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Estate Planning Pitfall – You haven’t provided a password list to relatives
April / May 2021
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 243
Abstract: Those who are relatively young and in good health typically ignore the possibility that they could suddenly and unexpectedly become incapacitated or even die. In a worst-case scenario, their loved ones will be locked out of their online accounts. This brief article explains why it’s important not to make this mistake.
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Family advancement sustainability trust – A flexible trust that can achieve many estate planning goals
April / May 2021
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 564
Abstract: While, ultimately, a person creates an estate plan to meet technical objectives, such as minimizing gift and estate taxes and protecting assets from creditors’ claims, he or she should also consider “softer,” yet equally critical, goals, such as educating children on how to manage wealth responsibly. This article details how a family advancement sustainability trust can help achieve this goal.
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Thinking of moving abroad? Consider the estate tax planning implications before relocating
April / May 2021
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 763
Abstract: Considering moving abroad because of a new career opportunity or looking to retire to a warmer climate? If so, it’s critical to consider how the move may affect one’s estate plan. This article explains the income and estate tax ramifications.
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Opening up to SLAT opportunities
April / May 2021
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 778
Abstract: Estate tax planning can become complicated when multiple parties are involved. For example, one may be concerned about providing assets to a surviving spouse of a second marriage, while also providing for his or her children from a first marriage. Of course, one will also want to take advantage of favorable estate tax provisions in the law. This article details why a spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) can meet those objectives. A sidebar examines the pitfalls of reciprocal trusts.
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Teach car buyers how to use tech features
March / April 2021
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 443
Abstract: Unfortunately, some customers drive off the dealership lot today with no idea how to use the latest technology features on their cars. This can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction among buyers and a feeling that they’ve wasted their money on features they’ll never use. This article highlights the importance of in-person tech tutorials on dealership premises.
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What floor-plan lenders look for in financial ratios
March / April 2021
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 493
Abstract: Lenders scrutinize dealerships’ finances carefully when analyzing whether to finance their inventory and how much money to provide. In particular, most floor-plan lenders are keenly interested in certain dealership financial ratios. This article spotlights several ratios that gauge a dealership’s operational health.
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The resurrected Paycheck Protection Program – Can you take advantage of the revised rules?
March / April 2021
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 690
Abstract: Businesses have until March 31, 2021, to apply for a PPP loan — or until the $284 billion in funding allocated in a new law runs out. If an auto dealership requires financial assistance in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, it likely has time to apply for a loan through an approved lender, even if it didn’t receive a PPP loan in 2020. This article presents the most important things to know about the extended program, including how to determine if a business qualifies.
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When disaster strikes – Insurance can help cover business interruption losses
March / April 2021
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 815
Abstract: Property insurance typically doesn’t cover a wide range of business losses and expenses, including lost sales and employee salaries, loan payments and rent that must be paid during an extended business closure. Fortunately, a dealership can purchase business interruption insurance to cover these kinds of losses. This article explains what this insurance type generally covers — and doesn’t cover — and how to determine a dealership’s coverage amount. A sidebar reports that most COVID-19-related lawsuits filed by businesses against insurance companies so far have been dismissed.
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6 hot trends in construction apps
Spring 2021
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 429
Abstract: Thanks to mobile technology, contractors can store vital project information on their smart phones and tablets for easy access and sharing on the go. With the understanding that any technology purchase (even a free download) should be thoroughly researched and carefully considered, this article identifies six of the hottest trends in construction apps right now.
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Managing an offsite construction project
Spring 2021
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 526
Abstract: Given recent events related to COVID-19, “offsite construction” appears to hold more promise than ever for the building industry. However, managing one of these projects calls for a high level of coordination among stakeholders and a seamless workflow from the front office to the fabrication facility to the jobsite. This article examines some of the finer points of managing an offsite construction job.
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Do you need a refresher on the latest details of the PPP?
Spring 2021
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 671
Abstract: For contractors, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a double-edged sword: It’s provided helpful funds but also been difficult to manage. With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) late last year, both edges of the sword got sharper. This article provides a refresher on some key details of the CAA’s impact on the PPP.
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Real estate ownership – The ins and outs of CAP rate for contractors
Spring 2021
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 907
Abstract: Many contractors build and build but never get to the easy part of construction: owning that well-built piece of property and collecting rent. Commercial rental properties with established tenants tend to be more stable investments than residential rental properties. This article examines how to use capitalization rates to establish commercial owner-lessor profitability for a purchasing decision. A sidebar suggests ways to get started on buying such properties.
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Businesses can 100% deduct business meals through 2022
Spring 2021
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 360
Abstract: Recent legislation designed to assist the restaurant industry is also a big pleaser for businesses. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act (TCDTRA) suspends the 50% deduction limit for certain meals for calendar years 2021 and 2022. It allows businesses to deduct 100% of the cost of business-related meals provided by a restaurant. This article explains the legislation in a nutshell.
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3 financial lessons from the pandemic
Spring 2021
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 517
Abstract: COVID-19’s rapid spread and the economic havoc that followed are vivid reminders of how unpredictable and volatile the broad economy — and each family’s personal finances — can be. This article discusses three financial lessons to be learned from the pandemic.
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An extended Paycheck Protection Program – The latest changes are beneficial for borrowers
Spring 2021
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 802
Abstract: On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act into law. The legislation extends, liberalizes and expands the Paycheck Protection Program. The latest round of the program permits eligible small businesses to take out loans and so-called second-draw loans if they’re already participants. This article explains the major changes in the program that benefit borrowers.