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ESG and Corporate Purpose – Conflict or Convergence?

Contributed by: Dafferns.

Climate change is happening now! With the extreme weather events of recent years, it has surely become impossible to deny that human activity is having an adverse effect on our planet’s ecosystems.

Wherever you look in the world, we are all being impacted by our changing environment – just speak to local farmers and you’ll soon understand the extent of the concern they have for a successful harvest this year. It won’t surprise you to learn that the winter of 2023/24 was the wettest on record in Coventry (according to the Bablake weather station).

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May 15, 2024

ESG and Corporate Purpose – Conflict or Convergence?

Contributed by: Dafferns. Climate change is happening now! With the extreme weather events of recent years, it has surely become impossible to deny that human activity is having an adverse effect on our planet’s ecosystems. Wherever you look in the world, we are all being impacted by our changing environment – just speak to local […]

Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

April 22, 2024

Are There Valid Business Uses for Generative Artificial Intelligence?

Contributed by: Meaden & Moore. Computing intelligence has come a long way for the mainstream user. In just the past decade, we have seen this technology grow from simple machine learning to artificial superintelligence. In business, implementing new AI software can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when leaders lack technological expertise. However, businesses that fail […]

April 3, 2024

Implementing Sustainability in Professional Services Firms

Contributed by: CT&P. When we talk about sustainability, with a specific focus on ESG (Environmental Social & Governance) factors, we tend to think that it only relates to large companies and organisations with roles in the public interest. But is this really the case? Can small and medium-sized companies and professional services firms be left […]

March 7, 2024

Embracing Culture Add Over Culture Fit: Fostering Diversity and Innovation in the Workplace

Contributed by: James Moore. The concepts of “culture fit” and “culture add” in the modern workplace play big roles in shaping the dynamics of an organization. While both terms assess a person’s compatibility with a company, their underlying philosophies and impacts on success starkly differ.

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February 15, 2024

To Know Where You Are Going, You Must Have a Vision.

Contributed by: Gilligan Sheppard. We’ve all planned holidays at some point in our lives. We envision what it will look like and anticipate how it will feel. That vision gives us something to look forward to and an incentive to do what we need to get there. In a business context, the vision is where […]

January 22, 2024

Enhancing the Employee Experience to Retain Top Talent

Contributed by: James Moore. Ask someone in today’s workforce what they like most about their job and they probably won’t give a simple answer. It’s usually a combination of factors including benefits, the people they work with, maybe even how their office looks. More employers are noticing this phenomenon, and they’ve even given it a […]

December 21, 2023

The Role of Due Diligence in Cross Border Mergers

Contributed by: KNM Management Advisory The term ‘due diligence’ alludes to a sensible investigation of the points of interest and issues related to going into an agreement or arrangement for a merger or acquisition that must be completed by the gatherings to such agreement or understanding. This may either be interpreted as a legitimate commitment […]

November 22, 2023

Video: Business But Better – BKL’S ESG Journey

Contributed by: BKL. Simon Bussell, our Marketing and Business Development Director, sat down with Myfanwy Neville, Partner and Head of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), to talk about BKL’s ESG journey – including becoming a certified B Corporation in 2022 – and how we’re supporting owner-managed companies to become better businesses.

October 3, 2023

IRS Issues Moratorium on ERC – What You Should Do Next

Contributed by: Windham Brannon. On Sept. 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a moratorium on processing new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims effective Sept. 14, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2023. The moratorium comes with continued mounting concern regarding questionable ERC claims and potential scammers, as well as concerns from tax professionals. Now that […]

August 18, 2023

Use Business Intelligence to Make Better Decisions

Contributed by: James Moore. Collecting and analyzing information about your manufacturing business’s production and practices can help you make strategic decisions swiftly. With data analytics, you can diagnose what’s happening on the floor in real time and predict future scenarios more accurately.

July 12, 2023

A Forensic Accountant’s Review of the FY 2022 Financial Report of the United States Government

Contributed by: Floyd Advisory. The FY 2022 Financial Report of the United States Government (the “U.S. Financial Report” or “Financial Report”) is prepared by the United States Department of the Treasury (“Department of Treasury” or “Treasury”) and is audited by the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”). From a financial reporting perspective, the Department of […]

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June 14, 2023

Add Value To Your Business – Job Order Costing

Contributed by: KNM Management Advisory Explore the ins and outs of job order costing in this comprehensive guide. Why is it important for businesses? How can it help organizations effectively manage costs? And what can we learn to make informed financial decisions? Whether you are a business owner, manager, or aspiring professional in the field […]

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