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Time to Revisit the Merchandising Basics!

Time to Revisit the Merchandising Basics!

The pandemic undoubtedly created a different type of shopping experience for consumers over the past 18 months, which required retailers to manage through some major disruptions.  Decreases in foot traffic, face-to-face customer engagement, in-store experiences,...

Basics of Inventory Management

Basics of Inventory Management

For many companies, inventory represents a significant asset on the balance sheet. Whether it’s goods for resale, work in process, or raw materials, the sum of these can represent a significant portion of a company’s assets.  Given the size of this asset, it’s...

PPP Loan Deadline Extended Through May 31

PPP Loan Deadline Extended Through May 31

The Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 31, 2021, extending the deadline to apply for a loan by an extra 60 days, from March 31 to May 31, 2021. The law also gives the Small Business Administration (SBA) an additional 30 days...

Q & A: The $10,200 Unemployment Tax Break

Q & A: The $10,200 Unemployment Tax Break

Generally, unemployment compensation received under the unemployment compensation laws of the United States or a state is considered taxable income and must be reported on your federal tax return. However, a new tax break - in effect only for the 2020 tax year - lets...