What’s Killing Your Real Estate Deal in Nashville?

Nashville Real Estate

Music City’s booming healthcare, tech, and music industries make it a hot spot for developers. Even so, this popular area is not immune to the challenges felt nationwide in the commercial and multi-family real estate market. Many developers and investors looking to cash in on the city’s explosive growth discover all too late what obstacles…

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The Power of Knowledge: AI Risk Management

The Power of Knowledge - AI Risk Management

Newly enacted European legislation could have just started the clock ticking for more AI-related regulations in the U.S. The European Union (EU) AI Act was launched Aug. 1, 2024, and could have impacts in the U.S., which often closely trails Europe on cybersecurity and data protection matters.  Intended to provide a comprehensive standard for systems…

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Navigating the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program: Power and Pitfalls

Navigating the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program

Winning a government contract can be tough. Many small businesses lack the qualified workforce, infrastructure, and resources available to larger companies. This is one reason the SBA Mentor-Protégé program is becoming wildly popular. Pairing experienced federal contractors with small businesses provides numerous benefits to emerging organizations and can also benefit more established federal contractors by…

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Employment Tax Refunds: Maximizing Your Payroll Tax Savings 

Employment tax refunds

Organizational changes, whether large-scale restructuring or simply changing payroll vendors, can result in companies inadvertently making duplicate employment tax payments. Determining whether a company is eligible for a refund in this case and the methodology to recover those funds can be complex, leading many third-party payroll providers and internal payroll departments to avoid the process…

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Cybersecurity Certification on the Forefront for Government Contractors

Cybersecurity certification

For Your Action: Starting in early 2025, all government contractors’ ability to win new bids could be at risk unless they have taken steps to meet anticipated requirements for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The Department of Defense (DoD) is set to begin a phased implementation of CMMC requirements in DoD contracts, mandating self-assessments for…

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Construction in Texas: Building Lasting Success Beyond the Boom 

Construction in Texas

Based on the latest U.S. Census data, Texas is home to nine of the 10 fastest-growing cities between 2020 and 2023. Accompanying that growth is an ongoing construction boom rife with opportunities for Texas-based construction companies. The question remains whether this boom is actually a bubble destined to burst.  While construction companies should take advantage…

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Beyond our Bearings: Leaning into automation to drive productivity

Beyond our bearings - leaning into automation

The adoption of Industry 4.0 technology in manufacturing and distribution (M&D) remains a heated debate for many. Referring to the digital transformation of the M&D space, Industry 4.0 technology represents a significant shift in the fusion between physical and digital systems and how they can revolutionize the way companies manufacture, improve and distribute their products.…

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Bracing for Election Impact: Investor Insights for 2024 and 2025

Bracing for election impact

Heading into election season, investors face major questions: How will U.S. election outcomes affect the global economy? What steps can investors take to protect portfolios now? What sectors are most vulnerable – and which represent opportunities for growth – depending on election results?  Navigating potential economic impacts from the upcoming elections means weighing sector-specific trends…

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