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Three Ways to Combat Retail Crime in 2024 Source: Tom Wickham, Senior Vice President, State and Local Policy, US Chamber Chamber of Commerce Communities and businesses large and small across the United States are struggling to stay afloat amid an historic wave of retail crime. Retail crime incidents are increasingly turning violent, with innocent customers,…

Ensuring Growth of Middle Managers is Crucial for a Flourishing Workplace Upskilling middle managers can lead to better productivity and performance. Foster a culture of learning and development through upskilling. Improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities through professional development opportunities. Investing in the growth of middle managers can attract and retain top talent. Keeping pace with…

Sustainability and Green Building Trends in Construction Source: Daniel Dorgan, CPA, McKonly & Asbury In recent years, the construction industry has taken major strides in designing and completing increasingly sustainable and environmentally conscious projects. This article will look at some of the underlying topics around this movement and address what is driving these changes, benefits,…

Congress Advances Bipartisan Tax Relief Legislation Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Congress unveiled the $78 billion Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. This bipartisan proposal aims to address critical economic challenges while promoting the financial well-being of working families, stimulating economic growth, bolstering American competitiveness, and strengthening communities, with a particular focus…

Why Treating All Employees As Leaders Can Benefit Your Company Empowering all employees can lead to a culture of innovation and creativity. Leaders at all levels of the organization can drive performance and results. Recognizing and rewarding leadership behavior can promote accountability and achievement. Empowered employees are more engaged and committed, leading to higher retention…

Should You Add ‘Near Me’ to Your Business Name? Get the Lowdown on Google Search Rankings Adding ‘near me’ to a business name does not guarantee improved search rankings Google Business Profile is crucial for improving local search rankings Factors like relevance, distance, and prominence influence how businesses rank in local search results Building a…

ID Theft and Mitigation of Risk With the widespread acceptance of the remote work environment, identity theft has become a greater concern than perhaps ever before. In spite of heightened levels of awareness and implementation of improved technologies aimed at prevention and protection, identity theft continues to increase at an alarming rate, putting both employees…

IRS Changes 1099 Regulations by Becky Lauffer, McKonly & Asbury January not only brings a new year, resolutions, and pork and sauerkraut, it also kicks off the 1099 filing season! If a business has paid over $600 this year to their vendors, they may need to file 1099s. Filing Changes The IRS has made changes…

The Power of ‘Entry Interviews’ and ‘Stay Interviews’: Tips from Adam Grant Many employers hold ‘exit interviews.’ Wharton psychologist Adam Grant suggests conducting “entry interviews” and “stay interviews” to create a positive work environment and retain top talent. An entry interview is a meeting with new employees to discuss their expectations and experiences during onboarding.…

1099-K Changes Delayed Until 2024 Source: Alonia Johnston, McKonly & Asbury Many people use Venmo, PayPal, and Facebook Marketplace for both personal and business transactions. People sell items they no longer have a use for and buy the items they need. As 2023 comes to an end, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a…