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Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Make sure you get it right

June 21, 2016 Classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors has become a heated issue. One reason is the growth of companies like Uber and Handy, which rely on networks of workers the companies say are independent. Read More >>

Treat Your Company Like an Investment

Most manufacturing and distribution business owners dream of exiting their company with money in hand. But interestingly, they often are not strategic about how to make this happen. While they may talk about the future and what they expect. Read More >>

Investment Matters: Best Practices for Your Plan’s Investment Committee

In the absence of an officially designated — and properly structured — investment committee, your company’s executives and board of directors may find themselves assuming fiduciary responsibilities that they may not have been aware. However, by designating a committee. Read More >>

Management Strategies: Pull the Right Levers for Smart Growth

According to Industry Week’s “2013 Year-End U.S. Manufacturing Outlook Study,” manufacturers are generally optimistic about their growth prospects. Bloomberg reports that manufacturing in the U.S. is expanding at a faster rate and making a bigger contribution to the U.S.. Read More >>