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Investment Bank Fees Indicate Strong Equity Capital Market Activity

Investment banks can be a good predicator for the health of the market in the near future. Investment banks make the bulk of their money on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and financing activities (bond issuances and syndicated loans). As a result, we can look at investment bank fees and performance as a proxy […]
September 28, 2018
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Funding Options For Long Term Care Expenses

The longer people live, the greater the chance they will need assistance in old age. And today, people are living longer than ever. As if providing for one’s own retirement isn’t hard enough, now we must factor in the cost of providing long-term care. Health insurance – including Medicare – is designed to cover only […]
September 28, 2018
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The Perks of Working Past Traditional Retirement Age

A large number of Americans intend to keep working past retirement age. For many, their reasons are financial. Some have a high level of debt while others are afraid if they retire too soon, they will run out of money.   Working longer offers several financial benefits. Those who put off retirement are able to: […]
September 28, 2018
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Key Performance Indicators and Your Business – Part 2 of 2

Welcome back to the second and final installment of our series on KPIs. In this portion, we’ll explore the best way to define Key Performance Indicators, as well as show you how to communicate them across your organization.   Defining KPIs Here are a few guidelines you can use to focus your efforts in defining […]
September 28, 2018
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Old School and Hi-Tech Ways to Keep Track of Passwords

In 2017, nearly one-third of internet users reported being victim to online hacking or similar suspicious activity on their accounts. But, as anyone who regularly uses a computer—especially for financial transactions—knows, keeping track of passwords can be a time-consuming task. Even so, it is necessary to ensure your personal and financial information is kept private […]
September 28, 2018
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CJBS Announces 3 Promotions

The certified public accounting and consulting firm of CJBS is pleased to announce the promotions of Jenya Kasich, Robin Mandell, and Charles DeGraff. Kasich was promoted to Manager in the firm’s tax and audit department. She has been with the CJBS team since 2012. She specializes in accounting and tax work for mid-size manufacturing and […]
September 28, 2018
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Small Business Website Mistakes

For a small business, websites are a way to attract customers, enhance outreach, and market your product to almost anyone that has access to the internet. However, small business owners can make mistakes when it comes to building a website. This article discusses the potential mistakes a small business owner may make, and how to […]
September 24, 2018
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Will Tariffs Ultimately Hurt U.S. Businesses?

U.S. economic interests may take a significant blow if the U.S. continues to impose tariffs on Chinese manufactured goods. This article explains how business leaders across the U.S. are feeling about the continued trade war, and how the government is responding. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.inc.com/guadalupe-gonzalez/us-companies-oppose-trump-administration-china-tariffs.html
September 17, 2018
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What it Takes to Become Successful

Success can come in many varieties, but the foundational traits in a successful person are similar.   This article discusses the correlation between your life habits and your success, and explores the three traits that are necessary for success. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/319622
September 10, 2018
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The New Normal in Family Business

Family businesses are being forced to innovate and change, and those that act quickly and decisively usually deliver better results. This article explains the need for constant innovation, the importance of relying on older generations, and what it takes to disrupt an industry. To view this article, click the following link to access the original […]
September 4, 2018
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