Nobody knows when the next recession will occur. Many analysts will make predictions, some right and some wrong. The general consensus is that we can expect a downturn sometime within the next 28 months. Luckily, there are certain steps that construction businesses can take in order to prepare for a recession. Teach yourself to focus .....
Heading into 2020, experts are predicting increased uncertainty in the construction industry. What trends can you expect for this year? A recent article for Construction Business Owner predicts the following. Labor Shortage – This is not a new problem. The construction industry has been experiencing a shortfall of skilled laborers for years. In response to .....
In the wake of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, many nonprofits expressed concerns over how new provisions would cut into charitable giving. In the face of dire predictions and growing worries, one way to remain optimistic is to learn about giving trends. The Nonprofit Marketing Blog recently released a comprehensive eGuide .....
Securing grant funding is a critical task for most nonprofits. As such, writing effective and impactful grant proposals is a big deal. A recent article for business.com offers some helpful tips for improving your grant writing. Choose Grants – Most grants include a number of specific requirements for applicants. Because grant writing is a very .....
Across the board, data is having a big impact on organizations. Nonprofits are no exception. In a recent article for Forbes, seven members of the Nonprofit Council offered key insights on how nonprofits can work to incorporate data into their processes. Think in the longer term, using data analysis to work toward long-term goals. Analyze .....
Change is in the air, in the nonprofit arena. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted at the end of 2017, but its impact is only just beginning to be felt in many areas. A recent article from The NonProfit Times examines what is in store for nonprofits. Funding – The biggest item .....
Nonprofit leaders are hopeful that a transportation benefits tax included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will soon be repealed. A recent article published by The NonProfit Times offers helpful details on the subject. The TCJA transportation benefits tax imposed an unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on the expenses that nonprofits accrue .....
In 2020, nonprofits will face many challenges. A recent article published by The NonProfit Times examines five of the biggest obstacles they anticipate for nonprofits this year. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Initiatives in these areas have been getting plenty of attention by for-profit companies for some years now. While non-profits do not deal with .....
It’s your time to shine! What is your favorite movie and/or TV show? I honestly couldn’t tell you my favorite movie – I guess it would depend on the genre. Favorite TV show is hands down Friends. What did you want to be when you were growing up? So many things! An actress, a veterinarian, .....
The markets are hitting all-time highs, so if you are thinking of selling stocks now or in the near future, there is a good chance that you will have capital gains on the sale. If you’ve held the stocks for more than a year, then they will qualify for the more favorable long-term capital gains .....