Moore on Manufacturing with James Moore & Company

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing we’re joined by John VanDuzer, partner with James Moore and leader of our tax service lines. Together we discuss tax planning opportunities and reminders for year end. John will also give us an update on where things stand with potential tax law changes. Sign up to receive Moore in Manufacturing notifications when new episodes are released: https://www.jmc...

On this episode, Mike is joined by Sunny Han, CEO and Founder of Fulcrum. Together they talk about enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including what they are, pitfalls to avoid in their implementation, how program interfaces work and why they’re important for manufacturers. Most importantly, they discuss how proper usage of an ERP system will help increase your business’ value. Sign up to...

With states more aggressively enforcing state and local taxes, manufacturers could be putting themselves at risk of noncompliance—particularly with the tax law changes we’ve seen in recent years. Manufacturers often aren’t aware they may need to file additional state income tax or sales tax returns in other states. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Mike and James Moore tax director Melody...

Manufacturers produce significant amounts of data, but it’s often difficult to collect and summarize in a usable way. When you’re able to harness this information, it can be used to make strategic decisions that will help your business operate more efficiently and increase in value. In this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we discuss business intelligence and data analytics—what they are, why th...

It’s one thing to consult with experts about transition planning—but who better to talk on it than someone who has been through it? On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Mike and Carrie are joined by John Louizes, owner of Zeno’s Boardwalk Sweet Shop (home of the world’s most famous taffy). John transitioned into the family business that was owned and operated by his father. Now that John’s s...

The news is filled with scary stories of hacking, ransomware, and other data loss. Now hurricane season is upon us and for many businesses’ employees continue to work remotely. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing we are joined by Curtis McCallister who will share ways to protect your data from loss in the event of a hurricane or other disaster. We will also discuss how to protect your system...

Back in January, we talked with the VMA about the difficulty of recruiting and finding workers. Today’s episode continues the human resource discussion with the challenges of employee retention. Joining Mike and Carrie is Julie Kniseley, Director of James Moore’s HR Solutions. Together they’ll talk about what retention and engagement mean, what causes issues on those fronts, how to know if your em...

Heather Parbst, Director of Transition Planning with Velocity Advisory Group, will help businesses understand what transition and exit planning is. Along with James Moore's partner Mike Sibley and director Carrie Boynton, she’ll discuss common missteps made in the process, drivers that increase business value, and how focusing on them can add more profitability now! 00:10 - Welcome & introduct...

Chris Tolland, Executive Vice President at Foundation Risk Partners, joins Mike and Carrie on this episode of Moore on Manufacturing. The trio discusses common risk management misconceptions and errors as they relate to inventory, manufacturing equipment, and the production of personal protective equipment (PPE). They also talk about insurance implications and compare several aspects, including eq...

The PPP is back—but it has specific new requirements to qualify. It also allows first-time loans for those who didn’t get the original PPP. In this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Mike and Carrie cover what manufacturers need to know about qualifying for these loans. 00:10 – Welcome & introductions 00:19 – Differences between Round 1 and Round 2 of the PPP 05:04 – What does “reduction in re...

In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Jayne Fifer from the Volusia Manufacturers Association about the state of manufacturing. We’ll cover the outlook for 2021, key issues facing your industry, and resources available to help you overcome these hurdles. We’ll also discuss how the Volusia Manufacturers Association is helping our manufacturers. 00:10 - Welcome 00:43 - Based on what you’re hearing...