Foreign Investors’ Tax Implications for Small and Midsize Businesses bit.ly/1cTiabw
Foreign investors looking to acquire an interest in small and midsize U.S. companies face a big hurdle that can influence the economics of their negotiations and profoundly impact the value of their investments, and it’s the U.S. tax structure.
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Understanding the Process of an M&A with Foreign Investors
American Economy Reaps the Benefits of Foreign Investments
Obamacare’s Full Impact on Small Businesses Remains Unclear
by Ahvi Spindell | November 13th, 2013
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) fails to address the insurance concerns of small business owners, most of whom are paying higher premiums this year than in 2012, a business advocacy association maintains. But what’s unclear is just how much those price increases are due to the ACA. READ MORE:
Ports and Waterways Bill Could Accelerate Funding for Infrastructure Projects
With strong bipartisan support, the House Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013 passed last month. A similar bill by the Senate passed in May. Together, the bills indicate that there is wide recognition among policymakers that the nation’s waterway infrastructure needs to be repaired and modernized. READ MORE:
Staffing Firms Helping Big and Small Manufacturers Survive the ACA
The health care mandates under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have posed a challenge for small manufacturing businesses that look to or are hoping to expand. In response, many staffing firms are stepping up to offer specialized services that can help the businesses save money while complying with the law. READ MORE
Industrial Espionage Threats to SMEs Originate from Within
by Ahvi Spindell | October 17th, 2013
The former president of a transportation company in Texas was sentenced in federal court last month to five years in prison for hacking into his former employer’s computer network and stealing proprietary business information he intended to use for his start-up. The case underscores the fact that much like major corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are targets for industrial espionage. READ MORE
Using Social Media to Minimize the Impact of a Recall
By Ahvi Spindell – 10/9/2013
In the event of a manufacturer’s recall, fixing a damaged product may be the least of the concerns that needs to be addressed. Customer safety and brand reputation that could impact the bottom line for a long time could be at stake. The good news is that social media has redefined how manufacturers can effectively manage such a crisis. READ MORE
How to Implement Automated Software Solutions for Manufacturers
By Ahvi Spindell 10/9/20133
One of the big incentives to use automated software solutions for manufacturers is the desire to expand capacity and serve more customers, which translates into increased sales. But finding the right software and implementing it can be a challenge. READ MORE
Hiring Pitfalls of Expanding Overseas and How to Avoid Them by Ahvi Spindell | September 24th, 2013
When a U.S. manufacturing company is ready to expand overseas for the first time, executives frequently underestimate the complexity of international human resource issues. They may not know the right questions to ask or the things they need to think about to avoid the pitfalls that await. READ MORE
How to Improve the Accuracy of Sales Forecasting
An accurate sales forecast helps businesses manage inventories, identify market trends, determine staffing levels, and set business goals. So what do companies have to do to get sale forecasts right? READ MORE
Is Boston Consulting Group’s Report on U.S. Manufacturing Exports Too Bullish?
Industry Getting Smart about Rare Earth Minerals
Government Programs Can Help American Exporters Remain Competitive
by Ahvi Spindell | August 13th, 2013
In the global competitive market, U.S. companies are often up against other foreign exporters supported by strong financing from their governments. How can American manufacturers be more competitive when they export? What will it take to succeed? READ MORE
Is the Current Pace of Economic Growth the New Normal?
President Barack Obama began his economic policy tour last week, emphasizing the need to rebuild the manufacturing base, educate the workforce, and get the economy back on track. But with unemployment over 7.5 percent for more than 54 months, is it even realistic to expect a GDP growth rate over 3 percent and unemployment under 6 percent anymore? Is this the new normal? READ MORE
Should Manufacturers Use Big Data to Prevent Cyber Attacks?
by Ahvi Spindell | July 23rd, 2013
Manufacturers have become highly attractive targets for cyber attackers, which can steal and sell the huge amounts of data they produce. But manufacturers can fight back by using Big Data, tying together supply chain systems, functionality, and network information to gain meaningful insight into security flaws and events.READ MORE
Are Manufacturers Ready for the Industrial Internet?
Manufacturers’ business models and competencies will have to evolve to take advantage of the Industrial Internet. The rewards promise to offer tremendous value to those companies that can adapt and produce machinery and equipment for it. Read more 
How Can Manufacturers Reduce the Risk of Dust Fires and Explosions?
Combustible dust fires are an ever-present risk in processing industries across the country and are a much bigger problem than reported by the federal government. These combustible dust fires are often precursors to catastrophic explosions. In fact, most dust can be combustible under the right circumstances. Read more
Conditions Are Ripe for Manufacturing Entrepreneurs
Early-stage entrepreneurship is at its highest level in more than a decade. More interestingly, Americans believe there are good opportunities for starting manufacturing businesses. Read more
How to Calculate the Value of Big Data in a Manufacturing Environment
What Are the True Costs of Offshoring?
There is a growing trend to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S. as managers re-calculate and compare the true total costs of production. Still, there is a range of hidden metrics that are not factored often enough when determining where to produce goods. Read more
Self-Driving Vehicles Could Change the Way We Think of Cars
Every major auto manufacturer and top-tier supplier is working on self-driving autos and they may be here sooner than you think. As technology inside and between cars becomes increasingly more sophisticated, the potential for driverless automobiles raises new questions about the road ahead. Read more
Detroit Electric Aims to Recharge the EV Market
Detroit Electric has announced its return to the Motor City, the birthplace of the electric vehicle, touting the creation of new jobs and a range of exciting 100-percent electric vehicles. Can an innovative electric car manufacturer revive a brand after an absence of over 70 years and navigate a highly competitive market? Read more
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