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AI and ML: What’s Really Happening in the SMB Manufacturing Space?

AI and ML: What’s Really Happening in the SMB Manufacturing Space?

This is not another article on how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming manufacturing. Day after day, your inbox and media feed are probably full of them. As is the case with many trending stories, it’s hard to tell what’s actually happening versus what’s expected to happen.
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Securing the Future: Effective Succession Strategies for Your Manufacturing Business

Securing the Future: Effective Succession Strategies for Your Manufacturing Business

Last updated on March 22nd, 2024In an ever-evolving business landscape, the importance of succession planning, particularly in manufacturing businesses, cannot be overstated. An unexpected or unplanned for departure of a key employee can be devastating to a company’s productivity, reputation, and business. Proactively protect what you’ve built by making succession
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Is Your Business Required to Collect and Pay Sales Taxes in Other States?

Is Your Business Required to Collect and Pay Sales Taxes in Other States?

One of the more challenging tax concepts business owners should understand, plan for, and address as part of their overall tax strategy is called nexus. In simplest terms, nexus defines when you must register to do business and pay sales and use taxes in a particular state (and, in some
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Understanding What Internal Financial Controls Can Do For Your Business

Understanding What Internal Financial Controls Can Do For Your Business

The RBT CPAs Advisory Services team receives a lot of inquiries about internal financial controls, especially as a growing number of our manufacturing clients explore and implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. So, we figured we’d do an article on the topic. Take a look as financial controls can help
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Is It Time for Your Business to Adopt an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System?

Is It Time for Your Business to Adopt an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System?

Last updated on December 22nd, 2023Do you feel like you’re losing time trying to track down data and spreadsheets to make important decisions? Are you overwhelmed by the number of programs or systems you have that don’t “talk” to each other?  Have you lost business, profits, or productivity due to
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Time Equipment Purchases and Certain Facility Updates to Maximize Tax Advantages

Time Equipment Purchases and Certain Facility Updates to Maximize Tax Advantages

Last updated on November 17th, 2023Have you been thinking about purchasing new or used equipment to enhance your manufacturing capabilities? How about upgrading technology and software or updating your facility and equipment? With end of year approaching, you have limited time left to consider whether to purchase, lease, or finance
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Are There Tax Moves You Should Make Before Year End?

Are There Tax Moves You Should Make Before Year End?

Last updated on October 25th, 2023In the blink of an eye we’re in the last quarter of 2023. Don’t blink again or you’ll miss the time remaining in the year to make decisions that can impact your tax liability. Instead, take a few minutes to consider deductions and tax credits
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Is It Time for Your Manufacturing Business to Offer an Apprenticeship Program?

Is It Time for Your Manufacturing Business to Offer an Apprenticeship Program?

Last updated on September 25th, 2023Within the last few years, registered apprenticeship programs have become a growing part of national, state, and regional workforce planning strategies, making them a strong option for building a talent pipeline with advanced skills to operate new and emerging technologies. As industries like agriculture, health
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