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Cyber Attack

How Vulnerable Is Your Business to a Cyber Attack?

By Melissa DeDonder | March 1, 2023
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In light of the recent cyberattack that shut down Dole’s North American production, businesses are reminded once again of the importance of cybersecurity and keeping operations secure. “While we typically only see large operations make the headlines after a cyberattack, it’s really important to understand that hackers will penetrate and …

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How Producers Play a Role in 2030 Biodiversity Targets

By Pinion Editorial | February 22, 2023
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In December 2022, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity was held in Montréal with a focus on protecting nature and halting biodiversity loss around the world. As a result, delegates agreed to the landmark Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework. Targets and Goals In …

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R&D tax credit

R&D Tax Credit Changes for 2022 Tax Year

By Pinion Editorial | February 8, 2023
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As a reminder, the 2022 tax season represents a drastic change for manufacturers who typically take research and development (R&D) tax credits. Previously, in respect to Research and Development expenses, manufacturers could either: 1) deduct the expenses in the year incurred and take a reduced credit or 2) capitalize the …

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strategic planning

Strategic Planning for 2023: Flexibility and Purpose are Key

By Pinion Editorial | December 21, 2022
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Foreseeable business trends for 2023 are set to center around accelerated digital transformation, inflation, supply chain security, continued talent challenges, and sustainability – to name a few. “As we’ve learned in the recent past, the future is anything but predictable. This makes it extremely important to stop ‘guessing’ and instead, …

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succession

Answering ‘Who Comes Next?’: Key Ways to Avoid Succession Failure

By Pinion Editorial | December 19, 2022
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Ten thousand Baby Boomers retire daily. Yet only 21% of organizations report having a formal plan for succession in place. Time and time again, not having a succession plan in place has proven itself the biggest detriment for business survival in uncertain times. Pinion Next Gen Advisors share succession planning …

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estate planning

The Risks of Letting Your Legacy Ride: How Estate Planning Protects the Family

By Pinion Editorial | November 18, 2022
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With the holidays upon us, it’s easy to look at the family gathered around the table and feel grateful for many things. While year-end is often a time for reflection and gratitude, it’s also typically a time to wind down and tie up loose strings.   “One of the most important …

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