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Navigating the Uncertainty of New Ideas: Building Consensus in the Workplace
Navigating the Uncertainty of New Ideas: Building Consensus in the Workplace Innovation is crucial for competitive advantage, but new ideas often face resistance due to differing perceptions and a lack of shared evaluation standards among decision-makers. Research shows that novel ideas encounter increased perceived risk when team members have varying opinions on their value, leading…
Read MoreJuly Business Matters – Submit Your Content
July Business Matters – Submit Your Content The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership. How does the partnership work? Chamber members are invited to work directly with the Chamber to submit stories…
Read MoreApril Business Matters – Submit Your Content
April Business Matters – Submit Your Content The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership. How does the partnership work? Chamber members are invited to work directly with the Chamber to submit stories…
Read MoreSubmit Your Content for January Business Matters
Submit Your Content for January Business Matters The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership. How does the partnership work? Chamber members are invited to work directly with the Chamber to submit stories…
Read MoreBuild It In America Act
Build It In America Act Source: McKonly & Asbury In a bill that seems almost custom-made for manufacturers, the House of Representatives recently introduced HR 3938, or the Build It in America Act – which would immediately address three timely tax provisions left over from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Research and Development Expenses…
Read MoreAn Unexpected Boost to Value – From Income Taxes
An Unexpected Boost to Value – From Income Taxes Source: McKonly & Asbury By: Eric Blocher, CPA, ASA, CVA In my last article, “What A Difference A Year Can Make – Interest Rates,” I discussed factors that are out of a business owners’ control that can impact the value of their businesses. I highlighted increasing…
Read MoreEnvironmental Sustainability in Manufacturing
Environmental Sustainability in Manufacturing Source: Mckonly & Asbury Over the past year, we have covered many manufacturing trends such as Industry 4.0, the economy, fraud, the skilled-labor shortage, creative labor solutions, and more. However, one topic which up until this point has not been emphasized is environmental sustainability in manufacturing. According to a recent Forbes article, sustainability is one of…
Read MoreSubmit Your Content for Business Matters
Submit Your Content for Business Matters The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership. How does the partnership work? Chamber members are invited to work directly with the Chamber to submit stories and…
Read MoreManaging the Internal Audit Function
Managing the Internal Audit Function Source: Mckonly & Asbury In our previous article that explored the domains of the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), we focused on Domain III which outlines the role of the Board (or the organizations equivalent senior management) in the Internal Audit (IA) function. In this article, we will discuss Domain…
Read MoreLeverage Small Business Resources Year-Round
Leverage Small Business Resources Year-Round Sources: US Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Many organizations provide support and online tools for small business owners and employees. Take advantage of these free resources during Small Business Month and throughout the year. Trying to keep costs down? There are plenty of free business resources…
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