Low Oil Prices Bring Good Fortune to Some Manufacturers, Burdens to Others By Cathy McNamara This summer, oil prices hit a six-year low, dipping below $40 per barrel. This marks a substantial decline from prices of $112 per barrel in the U.S. just one year ago. Meanwhile, data from the Institute of Supply Management shows that in […]

More Manufacturers May Use R&D Credits Under Pending Legislation By Chai Hoang and Joseph Eliya Designed to encourage investment in innovation, R&D tax credits can sometimes be overlooked as fabricated metals products manufacturers, when in fact they are accessible to many small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the sector. It’s important to note that a company need not […]

  By Rick Schreiber and Shahryar Shaghaghi Cybersecurity challenges are becoming more prevalent and complex for manufacturers as consumers embrace and demand advanced technologies. The costs associated with data breaches are also rising, with an average cost increase of more than 23 percent since 2013, according to the latest research by Ponemon Institute. Furthermore, external breaches from […]

Brought to you by A.Gary Katz In conjunction with Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor As a business owner, much time is spent on protecting yourself from certain business risks, and providing safety and benefits for your employees. One of the most popular benefits available to employees today […]

Brought to you by A. Gary Katz In conjunction with (Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor) Americans are living longer than ever, thanks to advances in health care, improved diets and better exercise. A 65-year-old today can reasonably expect to live another 15 or 20 years; among […]

Presented by A. Gary Katz In conjunction Sagemark Consulting You’ve may have heard the grim statistics. Family firms comprise 80% to 90% of all business enterprises. More than 30% of these family-owned businesses survive into the second generation. Twelve percent will still be viable into the third generation, with 3% of all family businesses operating […]

We sat down with Noorus Khan, Partner with the Firm, and asked: What can clients do to make their year-end audits run smoothly? It is primarily about communication.  Communicate with us during the year.  Let us know about any unusual or complex transactions that you are contemplating or have already entered into. This will help avoid […]

Brought to you by A. Gary Katz In conjunction with (Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors a registered investment advisor) How much money will it take for you to retire in style? Will $1 million do the trick? How about $5 million? Or perhaps you can get by on less. If […]

Presented by A. Gary Katz In conjunction with Lincoln Financial Advisors or Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors Having a career that brings you personal satisfaction and financial success places many demands on your time and energy. You may find yourself putting off important tasks simply because there’s no strict deadline for completing […]