2017 Blog Archive
What Industry is in Your Wallet?
Previously I wrote a blog about the differences across the 50 states as measured by manufacturing value added per employee. The differences across the states were quite large and I suggested that...
Small-Business Cybersecurity is Twice as Nice as Pumpkin Spice
I think we’ve taken this pumpkin spice thing too far. Don’t get me wrong, I love fall. That first crisp evening when you need to put on a sweater, the crunch of leaves under your feet, homecoming...
Building Leadership Skills: Motivating Your Team
Motivating a team is no small task, but it is a task that should be prioritized whenever possible. Without the individuals who make up your team, the team obviously wouldn’t exist. So it is vital...
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Fix or Flip It: Additional Investment
by Mark Blackton In our first Fix It or Flip It Blog #1 we addressed “When Should You Sell a Business”. The next blogs in this series will address “Fix It Issues”. The significant “Fix It Issues”...
Disciplinary Actions: 6 Crucial Steps for Overall Risk Management
by Jennifer Endsley, PHR You see it in the media time and time again. Companies are being sued by disgruntled employees or the injured public, paying out thousands of dollars for a claim that may or...
Deadlines For New Food Safety Rules Are Here
Kathy Hardee, Esq. Co-Chair Food & Ag, Polsinelli PC The new food safety rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are causing a lot of anxiety among food manufacturers around the...
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Exporting: Should You or Shouldn't You?
In today’s global marketplace, customers want to purchase products and services made in the U.S. because they recognize that American products and services have a reputation for quality, value...
Demystifying Marketing for Manufacturers
Marketing can seem like an overwhelming task, with so many components to undertake and keep track of. Many companies aren’t sure of even where to start. The first step is to understand who you are...
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
A recent study by the W.E. Upjohn Institute found the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program generates a substantial...
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Building Leadership Skills: Becoming a Great Communicator
Communication is important within a team or business. Leaders must communicate effectively to be able to build a cohesive and productive team. Mastering all kinds of communication is essential,...
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