Pinion Insights: Posts authored by

Pinion Editorial

5 Steps to Develop an Effective Board of Directors

By Pinion Editorial | December 14, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Companies with strong, well-functioning boards are more likely to thrive and succeed through leadership changes and industry challenges. “A board of directors can make or break a company,” says James Jirak, Pinion biofuel advisor. “An effective board of directors is the compass guiding a company through the ever-changing seas of …

Read more5 Steps to Develop an Effective Board of Directors

Using a Buy-Sell Agreement to Safeguard Your Manufacturing Business

By Pinion Editorial | November 7, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes
If you’re concerned about preserving your company’s culture during unforeseen changes or emergencies, a buy-sell agreement could be your solution. Owners who have invested years into building a cohesive company culture and shared operational philosophy understand the importance of safeguarding this unity. This is where a buy-sell agreement comes into …

Read moreUsing a Buy-Sell Agreement to Safeguard Your Manufacturing Business

Approaching Deadline for Employers: Workforce Data is Due December 5

By Pinion Editorial | November 1, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes
On October 31, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the portal for submitting 2022 EEO-1 data is now open. This annual requirement ensures that employers with 100 or more employees, or federal contractors with 50 or more employees, report their workforce demographics. The deadline to submit EEO-1 …

Read moreApproaching Deadline for Employers: Workforce Data is Due December 5

Forecasting 2024: Ag Market’s Influence on Manufacturing and Distribution

By Pinion Editorial | October 31, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Is the sky really falling? In periods of uncertainty with inflation, market ups and downs, a Farm Bill on the table and talks of recession, it can certainly feel like it is. To provide some insight for the year ahead, Pinion advisors share their perspective on the ag market and …

Read moreForecasting 2024: Ag Market’s Influence on Manufacturing and Distribution

craft brewer pouring beer

3 Ways Craft Brewers Can Navigate Industry Instability

By Pinion Editorial | October 19, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes
This past July, the oldest craft brewery in the U.S. announced it will be closing its doors as a result of continually declining sales. This stirs several contemplations for surviving breweries: How can craft brewers navigate this rocky landscape amongst shifting consumer preferences? How can they stay competitive in a …

Read more3 Ways Craft Brewers Can Navigate Industry Instability

Categories