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How to increase your EBITDA in Manufacturing; You have tried all cost cutting measures on your shop floor and still not where you want to be? After all initiatives taken, you feel that manufacturing floor looks and feels more chaotic than ever? Here is why it might be so: Every company at their very early…
By Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia January 20, 2023 Last week the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) proposed a rule banning companies from requiring workers to sign noncompete agreements. Currently, there are about 30 million workers (roughly 18% of the U.S. workforce) who are subject to such agreements. The FTC proposal would apply…
Aging Property Owners with Passive Income Needs for Retirement At Safe Harbor Asset Management, we frequently receive inquiries from investors considered real estate-rich and cash-poor, who have locked up most of their wealth in assets like real estate that are difficult to convert into cash. Read More: https://blog.investsafeharbor.com/blog/case-study-real-estate-rich-cash-poor
Learn how you can use 1031 exchanges and DSTs to your advantage by Downloading my FREE Brochure. Read About: What a 1031 exchange is and an overview of the basic steps Essential rules and timeline to follow in a 1031 exchange The expected net proceeds of selling a property vs using a 1031 exchange The…
Good morning Jack, Sometimes you have good conversations but not too many are great ones. I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s call and it is unusual to find someone who has a track record and the competence that you display as it relates to your practice. Please let me know how you would like to proceed as…
By David DeMuth Manufacturers can’t afford to wait any longer. For two years, CFOs and controllers have managed supply-chain disruptions and labor shortages, as well as surging prices. Typically, these developments could require most manufacturers to raise prices to survive. In Q4 of 2022, there is a looming recession. The generally accepted definition of a…
We interview Jeff Swiggett, Business Sale and M&A Advisor as part of our Expert Interview series. Jeff discusses how Buyers look at your business across 6 different value and risk factors. This first interview covers Owner Dependence and Financial Controls as key issues that Buyers want to explore as they are preparing to make you…
After a tsunami of a year facilitating 1031 Exchange transactions, we found there are many misconceptions among investors about 1031 Exchanges. Here are five of the most common areas of investor confusion. Reverse Exchanges Are Quick & Simple: Identifying replacement property in a hot market was a challenge for 1031 Exchangers this past year, causing…
By Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia July 5, 2022 Summer is just beginning and so are summer internships. Many of our clients are using interns for the first time since the Summer of 2019 – pre-pandemic. While doing so, it’s important for employers to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”)…
By Tom Aiken While more companies transact and store their business off premises, SaaS companies have seen a run up in their valuations. Since 2015, the SaaS market continues to grow—18% annually—while 99% of organizations are using at least one cloud solution to drive demand. From an investor perspective, SaaS companies provide a dependable revenue…
As a business owner, you’ve spent years building and ensuring your company’s success. For most, it came at the cost of sacrificing time away from family, experiencing financial burdens to cover operations, and enduring the emotional toll it takes is dedication. Given what it took, it must hurt when you find out you have a…
By Robert G. Brody and Luis A. Torres The Biden Administration’s unbridled support of Labor continues. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, the NLRB’s chief prosecutor, released an advice memorandum on May 25, 2022, arguing that the Board has improperly been allowing employers to ban unions from accessing portions of their…
By Robert J. Brody and Luis A. Torres California passed two laws that require diversity for certain corporate boards. The first required diversity based on gender and the second for “underrepresented communities.” The effective date and required amount of representation varies based on board size. In two separate actions, each law was found unconstitutional….
I have created a campaign to support feeding Ukraine’s Refugee’s through the World Central Kitchen (WCK). I wish to express my solidarity with the people of Ukraine and especially my friends and colleagues. To stand with them and offer support in whatever way I can in their time of need. Having access to food and…
May 20, 2022 By Robert G. Brody and Luis A. Torres As of July 14, 2022, New York will be launching a statewide toll-free confidential hotline that will provide counsel and assistance to individuals with concerns about workplace sexual harassment. Employers will be required to include the hotline number in any sexual harassment postings and…
By Rob Milrod Traditional banks must actively plan for change as the digital divide grows.The marketplace has evolved, and traditional, legacy-driven banks need to follow suit by upgrading technology through partnerships. One in 10 banks are in the process of developing a banking-as-a-service (BaaS) strategy and another 20% are considering one. Why? Embedded finance, which…
This XPX New York program discusses savings vehicles and gift giving strategies to reduce state income tax burdens including: i) Non-Grantor Incomplete Gift Trusts, ii) Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts, iii) Business Interest Discounts, and much more. Our Speaker: Steven HoltPartnerMandelbaum Barrett Steven A. Holt is Chair of the Firm’s Taxation, Trusts and Estates and Charitable…
Manufacturers understand the critical importance of cash flows and margins. Yet, the majority of business owners don’t do enough to protect working capital, which is the combination of accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory. According to a Crowe Horwath LLP study, 82% of U.S. manufacturing and distribution companies believe optimizing working capital is “extremely important”…
Program produced by XPX New York. During this interactive session tools are shared to identify potential gaps in your sales organization’s performance and better achieve defined goals and improve growth. Our Speaker: Danny WoodPresidentDanny Wood Enterprises / Sandler Training Danny is a nationally recognized business development expert specializing in executive sales consulting and sales productivity…
By Allan Tepper Companies need about three months to receive a clean opinion for their annual audit. So why does your company need more time? Expending too much time and money on your annual audit is a red flag for the executives involved with corporate governance and financial oversight. New accounting rules and regulatory changes…
Delighted to share an interview I recently conducted on the Commercial Real Estate Shark Eye Podcast. Where I take a deep dive into: My personal story, building my business in the early days on Long Island to developing my relationships in Manhattan. Market trends I’ve witnessed and what I foresee The impact of Global events…
Program produced by XPX Tri-State. The Exit Planning Exchange (“XPX”) Tri-State – covering New York (New York City & Long Island), Connecticut (Fairfield & Hartford), and New Jersey – is holding a regional virtual event from 4-6PM on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 to examine the three main aspects that influence a deal – business environment,…
Mar 21, 2022
Great news! Your CPA has informed you, “you will make a lot of money through your real estate portfolio…the bad news, you will have to cut a fat check to the IRS; you’re getting killed on Capital Gains Taxes and Depreciation Recapture.” Sure, you’re familiar with the 1031 Exchange Tax Code. You are at the…
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Program produced by XPX Fairfield County and XPX Hartford. Our program was a discussion with serial entrepreneur Shea Coakley on building and selling a business. Shea has co-founded and built several companies, which have since been brought to an exit. We invite you to explore his journey and the important lessons learned in exiting a…
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