or Danielle Dougherty, assistant director of grants management at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, her grant management strategy grew from the struggles she experienced throughout her career. Despite scrambling to gather details or documents and submitting last-minute applications, she had success in securing grants, but knew there had to be a better approach. “I never really …..

It’s no secret that most nonprofit organizations don’t pay people what they’re worth. Yet despite this, nonprofits still have a powerful draw. Many people leave better-paying careers to dedicate their lives to service and making a difference in their communities. You couldn’t ask for a better recruiting tool. Too often, though, nonprofits’ compensation packages are …..

With fundraising down for yet another year in 2023, it may be time to try a few new approaches to regain momentum for 2024. If you’ve already embarked on implementing tactics from our “40 Trends for 2024,” here are four more tactics NonProfit PRO discovered at this week’s AFP ICON. Don’t Forget to Ask for Non-Cash Donations Working with high net …..

Dr. Mohammed Shoeb Ahmed Doctor at Deccan College of Medical Sciences The construction industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with innovations reshaping the way projects are planned, designed, and executed. As we step into 2024, it’s imperative for construction professionals to stay ahead of the curve by embracing cutting-edge technologies. In this comprehensive guide, we …..

From 2001 through 2022, the average monthly growth in the workforce slowed to 0.6% year over year, which has caused many manufactures to turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance production and quality control on factory floors. “Machine learning, which falls under the umbrella of AI, will be the gateway to adopting AI at large …..

Today, geographic borders no longer constrain commerce. Companies operate on a global scale and increasingly deal with external forces across the footprint of their supply chain, digital networks, distribution channels and consumer markets. Read more at The Hartford

As a manufacturer, you’re always on the lookout for potential savings. Surely you have many cost-cutting measures in place — but do you really know where the money is going? Do you have a sense for your operational inefficiencies and materials waste? Is it possible there’s more you can be doing to optimize and save? …..

In the present scenario, the construction industry is going through a major shift. Be it economic uncertainty, innovations, construction workforce dearth, as well as other aspects, all have forced building companies to alter the way they work and deliver their respective projects. Let us take a look at how construction trends happen to shape the …..

The new year is a time for reflection. It’s a time to reassess business goals, staffing needs, processes and more. As you begin planning for the new year, it is important to review what is going well and the opportunities for improvement that can help optimize your business’s efficiency, reputation and profitability. Here are the …..

It looks like 2024—for good and for bad—might have some surprises in store. Steve Spaulding As we close out 2023, most of the major economic indicators look positive, with some surprisingly good. One key leading indicator, architectural billings, predicts a solid 2024 for the construction market, with a slower rate of growth than 2023. According …..

Why on earth, you may ask yourself, would I care about being a good client to my tax prep professional? I mean, you are a paying client and aside from treating them with the same decency and respect that you would show any other random person, who cares – right? Wrong! What’s in it for …..

  It’s your time to shine  Who is your favorite author? What is the best book you’ve read? Not a big reader, but The Great Gatsby What is your favorite movie and/or TV show? Movie – Saving Private Ryan or Cars, shows right now Reacher and Love Island What did you want to be when …..

According to the United States Department of Labor’s Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), wage garnishments are a complex legal process for employers to account for when it comes to employment matters. This article specifically refers to Title III of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Usually authorized through a court order, a wage garnishment directs an …..

Every year, the IRS announces annual inflation adjustments related to tax rate schedules, deductions, cost-of-living adjustments, etc. What many taxpayers do not realize is that they also adjust the cost of fines and penalties as well. This means that the penalties for late filings and missing tax forms are getting more expensive. In this article, …..

The emergence of digital currency is reshaping how businesses operate and account for financial transactions. As accounting professionals navigate this transformative wave, understanding the profound impact of digital currency on business accounting becomes not just relevant but imperative. What is digital currency? Digital currency is a form of currency that exists only in electronic or …..

Unless you’re near retirement, chances are you’re depositing a certain amount of cash each year in your IRA at tax time, not thinking much about it until the next year. This dynamic can cost you a lot of money – today and at retirement age. Here are a few ways to make all your hard-earned …..

The construction industry recognizes the increasing significance of intellectual property (IP) in its operations. As technology and innovation play a pivotal role, protecting ideas, designs, and proprietary processes has become crucial.

Bold Moves: Meet Jason Ballard, the young CEO revolutionizing construction with 3D printing! His company, Icon, aims to create faster, cheaper, and hurricane-resistant homes and is teaming up with NASA for lunar 3D printing.

Diving into Construction Procurement! Acquiring goods, services, and labor for your project? Explore the diverse methods at your disposal. Check out our breakdown of the four main procurement methods – each with its own set of pros and cons. 

The $10 trillion construction industry is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and boost global economic contributions. AI-driven tools automate various construction stages, from design to maintenance, offering financial benefits such as improved visibility, faster payments, and collaboration.  Learn more about how AI will integrate in the construction industry by reading the full text …..