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Tariffs and global trade: The economic impact on business
The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Here’s how decision-makers can best
May 20, 2025
The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Here’s how decision-makers can best
I talked with Jim Margner (my state and local tax expert), who prepared notes for the Illinois Equipment Dealers Association
Our financial world seems out of whack and will probably continue to be for the rest of the year. This
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a
As you know, I love to review business and industry data daily. I probably read 100 emails daily and receive
Profit-sharing plans (PSPs) have been around for decades. Employers may use them to attract and retain workers and incentivize employee
I hope you had a splendid holiday week! There certainly were plenty of football games to watch. Besides a wicked
Many of you probably had your 2025 plan in place before the election. If I had to guess, there is
Last month, I suggested that dealers compare their 24 results against their peers’ accounting and cash flow budgets. I also
Are you ready for 2025? Here is a 60-question assessment of how well your business has adopted those fundamental Best
It is time once again to figure out how you did compared to last year, against budget, against cash flow
Much is going on that impacts OEMs, Equipment Dealers, Financing Sources, and Customers. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tension
According to a PwC Pulse Survey ….40% of Executives plan to implement significant reorganization, including layoffs. That is up from
Tracking the markets as I do, the April results left me wondering what the heck is going on, especially when
And that is the problem. Inflation or no inflation. GDP growth or inadequate GDP growth. Job claims that help and
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the February 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing
There are still plenty of questions and discussions taking place about what to expect in 2024. Management is really under
Is there never a “TAX TIME” in the U.S.? Don’t think so. And I believe “TAX TIME” is going to
OEM’s and Lift Truck dealers have always been paying close attention to what is happening in the auto industry, thinking