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Are you tired of reading about large U.S. corporations that “game” the tax system to lower or eliminate their U.S. tax bills by shifting income to so-called “tax havens” in places that sound more like vacation destinations than business...

It's 2011, and most companies are trying to figure out how to gain market share and increase sales. Manufacturing firms and distributors are no exception. Connecting with customers in today's information-rich environment requires more than a glossy...

Incentive compensation is a frequent topic for business owners. It seems so logical – pay people for what they accomplish, not just for showing up.   That may seem logical, but it isn’t as easy to practice as you might hope. Here are a few...

Employees are the life blood of an organization. While the best among them inspire trust and confidence, the worst ones can destroy a business through incompetence or willful corruption. Experts say the question employers must continuously ask...

Having the right product in the right place at the right time is the mantra of inventory management.  With too much inventory, you can suffer from obsolescence, spoilage and excessive carrying costs. With too little inventory, you can suffer...

Last March we heard a lot about the healthcare act of 2010. What we didn't hear so much about were the "revenue raisers" that followed in its wake.  One thing to watch out for is the Economic Substance Doctrine. Section 7701(o) of the Internal...

When a fraud is suspected, organizations must proceed quickly, but carefully.  In most situations, simply calling the local police won't help. False allegations or a wrongful termination may backfire against an employer and cause worse damage...