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A Look at the Construction Industry Today

A Look at the Construction Industry Today

The Coronavirus pandemic sent many industry workers home and delayed projects over the last few years, including in the construction industry. While the industry did not stop work completely, there was a significant slowdown in projects due to labor and supply chain...

Menu Item Analysis and Categorization for Restaurants

Menu Item Analysis and Categorization for Restaurants

Menu Item Analysis and Categorization is the study of the profitability and popularity of menu items and the impact each has on operations. It requires a thorough understanding of food costs, sales, and the subsequent categorization of items. From there, various...

IRS BOOSTS STANDARD MILEAGE RATES FOR SECOND HALF OF 2022

IRS BOOSTS STANDARD MILEAGE RATES FOR SECOND HALF OF 2022

For the second half of 2022, the standard mileage rate for business travel will increase by 4 cents per mile, from 58.5 to 62.5 cents, according to IRS Announcement 2002-13. The rate for deductible medical or moving expenses will likewise increase by 4 cents per mile...

Mitigating Inventory Management Issues in the Production Process

Mitigating Inventory Management Issues in the Production Process

No matter what your company manufactures, the management of inventory throughout the manufacturing process is critical to the profitability and overall success of your organization. Sadly, some manufacturers fail to understand many of the basic concepts related to...

NC Passthrough Entity Tax (PET) Election

NC Passthrough Entity Tax (PET) Election

On November 18, 2021, Governor Cooper signed NC Senate Bill 105, which includes a provision allowing passthrough entities to elect to pay North Carolina state income tax at the corporate level rather than passing the tax liability on to the shareholders.  This...

Fundamentals of Menu Design

Fundamentals of Menu Design

Proper placement of offerings on a restaurant menu is imperative as this placement plays a critical role in how customers order. Therefore, when designing a menu, it’s imperative that restauranters invest the requisite time and effort into selecting an appropriate...