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Second quarter 2009
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Issue contents
• 5 steps for managing your company during turbulent economic times
• 401(k) Challenges in Troubled Economic Times
• Significant changes created by Statement 141R

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Fourth quarter 2008 issue contents
• Six steps manufacturing companies should consider in the downturn
• Technology critical to success of U.S. Manufacturing/Wholesale Distribution companies
• Loan covenant compliance a key issue for manufacturers this year

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Third quarter 2008 issue contents
• Tough economy changes M&A picture and creates due diligence challenges
• The R&D tax credit is back, but still underutilized by manufacturers
• Recent surveys track energy cost concerns

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Second quarter 2008 issue contents
• How an innovation strategy leads to SMMs advances and growth in the global marketplace
• Small and medium sized business supply chains: How are they different?
• Ways to improve your company‘s position during turbulent times

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First quarter 2008 issue contents
• Research credits - are you claiming them?
• VAT refund changes reflect evolving Chinese market
• What impact will the Mexican Tax Reform Act have on your company?

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Fourth quarter 2007 issue contents
• Lean accounting: Have you made the change?
• Fin 48 effectively puts external auditors in the position of IRS agents
• Proposed rules add scrutiny to loans between S corporations and shareholders

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Third quarter 2007 issue contents

• Manufacturing impact of the renewable fuel boom
• Reward strategies to attract and retain top talent

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Second quarter 2007 issue contents

• Managing your auto supplier customer: Know the law and your bargaining power
• Hot private equity market offers opportunities for manufacturing company owners
• It's never too soon for succession planning

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First quarter 2007 issue contents

• Why manufacturers need to export
• Four ways to effectively manage health benefits costs
• R&D tax credit extended through 2007

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Fourth quarter 2006 issue contents

• Waste not, want not - The seven deadly wastes your company should know about
• Industry briefs

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Third quarter 2006 issue contents

• Understanding complex supply chain is vital when considering sourcing from China
• Managing your supply chain risks
• State and local governments provide tax and financial incentives for manufacturers and distributors

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Second quarter 2006 issue contents

• Is your intellectual property in danger?
• Automatic enrollment - solving a major 401(k) problem
• Sales and use tax exemptions for computers and software

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First quarter 2006 issue contents
• What the manufacturing industry can anticipate in 2006
• Diminished allure of manufacturing investment in China
• What the updated Section 199 could
cost your midsized business

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Last quarter 2005 issue contents
• Finding opportunity in the obligation
of transfer pricing
• Explore results from a recent
manufacturing and wholesale
distribution survey
• Be efficient using the streamlined sales
and use tax agreement

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