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NetSuite 2018.1 New Features for Manufacturers
March 5, 2018
NetSuite is a true cloud solution and includes major releases twice per year as part of your subscription. The fantastic...
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5 Reasons Why SEO is Key for Small Business Marketing Success
March 2, 2018
Marketing & Communications>SEO
5 Reasons Why SEO is Key for Small Business Marketing Success
March 2, 2018
Everyone uses the internet According to internet live, 65,268 Google searches are performed every second. Yes, you read that right. Not...
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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: How the New Tax Law Will Affect Char...
March 2, 2018
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), the new law preserves the deductibility of charitable contributions, restructures...
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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Leveling the Playing Field for Pass-...
February 27, 2018
Executive Summary The recently enacted Tax Reform legislation provides tax relief for small business owners that operate their business as a...
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How Small Businesses Can Use Blockchain
February 27, 2018
How can small-to-medium-sized business use blockchain technology to their advantage? This new advancement is more than a buzzword or new...
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Do I Convert Back to C Corporation, S Corporation or Not Convert ...
February 27, 2018
We consistently get the question from clients and contacts about how the new tax law impacts them. For example, business...
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Printing Journal Entries in NetSuite 2017.2
February 21, 2018
NetSuite continues to add functionality and depth to their user experience with the 2017.2 update. Controllers, Accountants, and Auditors will...
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Database Health and the Check Database Integrity Maintenance Task...
February 21, 2018
Most users are focused on Dynamics GP performance and the validation of the data within the system. This is extremely...
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Top 10 INFLUENTIAL Graphic Design Trends for 2018
February 20, 2018
Trends of the past are making a comeback in web and print design with an innovative and modern flair. As...
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Side-by-Side Bank Reconciliation Tools in NetSuite 2017.2
February 20, 2018
NetSuite’s new release (2017.2), comes with enhancements to cash management, making bank reconciliation faster and easier than ever before. The...
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Protecting Yourself Against Data Breaches
February 19, 2018
As an advisor to middle-market businesses, I have become increasingly aware of the new risks that face our business owners,...
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NetSuite Success Story: In USA Case Study
February 16, 2018
In USA is a manufacturing company that produces ozone monitoring and ozone generation systems for the water treatment industry, food...
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Responsive Web Design in 2018: A necessity not a luxury
February 15, 2018
Mobile is no longer secondary With web traffic from mobile devices continuing to increase, the mobile version of a website can...
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Vulnerability Scanning Scope – The ASV Program Guide and Sa...
February 13, 2018
When you’re wading into the external vulnerability scanning requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the...
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Dynamics 365 Success Story: Adamas Pharmaceuticals Case Study
February 12, 2018
Adamas Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses upon the central nervous system (CNS). They have focused their main product...
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Congress Passes Budget Agreement
February 12, 2018
What You Need to Know About Several Retroactive Tax Provisions Congress reached an agreement on a two-year budget in early February....
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Positioning your brand in 2018: How to make your brand stand out
February 8, 2018
Marketing & Communications>Branding
Positioning your brand in 2018: How to make your brand stand out
February 8, 2018
Your Brand Defines You. You can stand out like a sore thumb or you can stand out like a ROCKSTAR,...
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The Azure Response to the Recent Meltdown/Spectre Intel Security ...
February 8, 2018
In case you hadn't heard, Intel recently revealed on January 3, 2018 two critical vulnerabilities they found in Intel chips. These...
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Cameron Petroff joins Sikich as marketing director
February 8, 2018
Petroff to lead marketing strategy at professional services firmCHICAGO — Feb. 8, 2018 — Professional services firm Sikich recently hired Cameron...
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IRS Update on ACA Penalty Notices
February 7, 2018
On November 2, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its Questions and Answers page to provide information regarding employer...
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ACA Extension granted for Issuance of Health Coverage Forms for 2...
February 7, 2018
The IRS announced that it has extended the due date for employers to provide 2017 health coverage information to individuals....
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Sikich HR Consulting Services
February 7, 2018
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Sikich’s Jill Boyle named one of Milwaukee’s “40 under 40...
February 6, 2018
Senior manager at professional services firm awarded for not-for-profit expertise and commitment to community BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Feb. 6, 2018 —...
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NetSuite Success Story: Community Boating Center Case Study
February 6, 2018
Sikich had the opportunity to help Community Boating Center in Bedford, Massachusetts consolidate their multiple software systems into one complete...
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Is Your ERP Making All the Right Plays?
February 5, 2018
Is your ERP system running as smoothly as the Philadelphia Eagles' run to the Big Game or does it miss...
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New Section 199A – Impact on Cooperative and Non-Cooperativ...
February 5, 2018
Last minute amendments to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have created a significant controversy in the agricultural industry....
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THE BASICS OF THE DEDUCTION FOR QUALIFIED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER S...
February 1, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) was signed into law on December 22, 2017. This legislation is the...
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Richard Lynch named partner-in-charge of Sikich’s Springfield o...
February 1, 2018
Experienced accountant and not-for-profit industry leader to oversee firm’s presence in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Feb. 1, 2018 — Professional services firm...
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Tom Bayer named partner-in-charge of Sikich’s Indianapolis offi...
February 1, 2018
Experienced accountant to lead professional services firm in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS — Feb. 1, 2018 — Professional services firm Sikich recently promoted Tom...
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What is Search Engine Optimization? S-E-Ohhh
January 31, 2018
A valuable digital marketing and sales tool You’ve heard the term before, but who really knows what SEO means? With many...
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