Joining a not-for-profit board may bring tremendous opportunities for an individual looking to serve a community or specific area of interest. Still, it helps to understand the particulars of what such a commitment…
After a highly publicized cyberattack led to the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, many organizations are wondering how vulnerable they are to a ransomware attack. And the reality is, most of us are a target. Unfortunately, any organization that has critical data stored…
The energy sector is under a persistent risk of cyber threats from bad actors engaged in destructive actions. From ransomware attacks to “hacktivists”, cybersecurity is a growing challenge for industrial enterprises that operate ICS (…
For Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is the month of fasting, prayer, reflection, increased charity and spiritual growth. Individuals observing the fast abstain from…
By the end of 2021, the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) will be phased out as a benchmark interest rate. Once the most common reference rate in the global financial markets, previous scandals have prompted banks and other entities to move away from LIBOR as a benchmark interest…
Financial and accounting issues aren’t the only matters to consider as you build a public company infrastructure. Going public will increase your company’s visibility and require a transformation of processes around governance, as well as strong understanding of the tax, legal and regulatory…
Urgent care centers have been a key player in testing the U.S. population for COVID-19. With the efficiency and customer service acumen embedded in their business model, urgent care centers have stepped up to the challenge of processing high COVID-19 testing volume in an…
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has run out of funds and has stopped accepting new applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from most lenders.
There is approximately $8 billion remaining designated for PPP…
The American Rescue Plan, passed on March 11, 2021, expanded paid sick and family leave tax credits to eligible employers that pay wages to employees who are on…
Benchmarking your organization against set standards for productivity — and, yes, profitability — is a widely recognized method for boosting performance. Yet many not-for-profits engage in the practice only sporadically, forfeiting some significant benefits. Make the process simple…