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The Importance of a Nonprofit Succession Plan

Learn how you to put together a succession plan for your nonprofit and minimize disruptions.
The first step is to identify the most important roles that must be replaced effectively.
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Financial Forecasting for Trade Associations

Financial forecasting provides a road map for the future success of your organization.
Trade associations of all sizes can forecast major revenues and expenditures annually or biannually.
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Tips for Better Budgeting in State and Local Government

Setting local government budgeting priorities requires weighing short-term versus long-term goals.
To adopt a bigger-picture approach to budgeting, define the long-term goals for your municipality.
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Control Costs With Sustainable Architecture Trends

Sustainable architecture projects can yield cost savings without sacrificing the human experience.
Build a reputation for creative designs that address environmental concerns while also saving costs.
Taxes

A Primer on Tax-Exempt Status for Churches

Here's how to maintain tax-exempt status for churches and religious organizations.
Lobbying in substantial amounts could jeopardize tax-exempt status for churches.
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Boost Your Vet Clinic's Cash Flow

Marketing can help you get more customers in the door—and keep more revenue from going out of it.
One way to expand your customer base is to diversify your services.
Operations

Tackling Challenges in Wholesale Distribution

Seizing opportunities to get ahead of the competition requires businesses to be prepared.
Staying competitive means investing in the best people, systems and equipment for both the front and back end of the business.
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Exploring Alternative Law Firm Billing Methods

These alternative billing structures can help your firm attract more clients.
By offering set fee structures, you take away the chance of a miscommunication over billing.
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Architecture Software 101

Learn about the financial side of investing in technology for architecture firms.
Investing in architecture design software can help firms stay competitive and provide the best results for their clients.
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It's Time for a Fundraising Checkup at Your College or University

How do your school's fundraising strategies stack up? Review these tips for a refresh.
Diversifying your donor sources can help ensure a consistent flow of funds for a range of initiatives.
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A Beginner's Guide to Opening a Vet Clinic

From location to staffing, starting a veterinary practice requires thinking like a business owner.
Equipment and technology are among the largest expenses for vet clinics.
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Streamline Medical Device Production

Medical device manufacturing can be profitable, but it comes with several challenges.
You'll need high levels of skill in a variety of areas of medical device manufacturing.
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Improve Manufacturing Inventory Management

Today's top manufacturers rely on inventory management software to stay on top of supply.
Achieving the right balance of inventory will help you increase efficiency, save money and ensure customer satisfaction.
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A Quick Guide to Medical Device Security

Stronger medical device security can help healthcare organizations fend off hackers.
The medical devices you give patients should have built-in security features.
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Top Considerations for Hemp & Cannabis Businesses

There's lots of uncertainty in the hemp and cannabis industry—but one certainty is that hemp business owners and entrepreneurs need banking services.
While the industry awaits changes, one certainty is that hemp business owners and entrepreneurs need banking services. But how do you choose the right banking partner?
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How to Combat Cyberattacks at Law Firms

Law firms deal with sensitive client information that could be exploited in the wrong hands.
From Ransomware to Phishing Attacks, Law Firms Are Prime Targets for Hackers

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