Here’s Why Data is the Secret Sauce to Your Restaurant’s Growth

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Data is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s the secret sauce that separates thriving businesses from struggling ones. In this podcast episode, Dana sits down with Ashley Robinson, Founder and Head of Strategy at The Seaker Group, to discuss must-know metrics, uncover common mistakes, and reveal insider strategies that could be holding your…

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Case Study: From City Lights to Small-Town Practice: An Oral Surgeon’s Strategic Move

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In dentistry, particularly in specialized fields like oral surgery, strategic transitions can significantly affect how a practitioner is able to step away from their practice. In our latest installment of real-life stories from our eBook, “Making the Case for Small-Market Dentistry,” we explore the journey of a budding specialist, Dr. Tim, an oral surgeon who…

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Senate Passes Budget Resolution, Moves to House

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The Senate has passed a budget resolution that unlocks their ability to pass a party-line bill later this year, combining an overhaul of the tax code with border, energy, and defense policies. The resolution now moves to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in securing enough votes for approval. Senate Budget Resolution Update…

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Everything Included in Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs

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At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: On April 2, President Trump announced a new, widespread tariff plan combining the concepts of a universal tariff and nation-specific duties, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy on what the President dubbed “Liberation Day.” Beginning April 5, a 10% tariff will be applied to…

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Q1 2025 Is Ending—Now What? Key Considerations for Restaurant, Laundromat, & Hospitality Franchise Groups

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At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: As Q1 2025 wraps up, restaurant, laundromat, and broader hospitality industry franchise operators should strategically analyze their performance. Using key benchmarks from 2024, which provide a baseline for comparison and a guide for improvement, now is the time to fine-tune operations, control costs, and position for…

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Case Study: Process Improvement – Lack of Standardized Processes Delayed Time-to-Market

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Distributor Achieved Best in Class Time-to-Market with Process Improvement A middle market distributor specialized in acquiring school supplies and creating a variety of bundles and kits through programs such as the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The schools then purchase and resell the bundles/kits directly to parents. While past efforts to develop best practices had missed…

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IRS Issues New Guidance on ERC Claims

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to focus on auditing companies that have claimed the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), including further refining its interpretations of ERC eligibility and documentation requirements. IRS ERC update answers 3 critical questions On March 20, 2025, the IRS updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for the ERTC, adding new…

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Aprio in Bloomberg Tax: Nearshoring’s Tariff Benefits Might Not Be Worth Other Costs

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April 2, 2025 – Aprio’s Vanessa Piedrahita and Jay Cho provided insights in Bloomberg Tax on the complexities of nearshoring to Latin America in response to shifting tariff policies. Their article, “Nearshoring’s Tariff Benefits Might Not Be Worth Other Costs,” published on April 2, 2025, examines the compliance, tax, and supply chain challenges that could…

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Aprio Announces New Global Leaders to Drive Continued Growth

Aprio Announces New Global Leaders to Drive Continued Growth

ATLANTA – April 2, 2025 – Aprio, the 24th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., today announced several key leadership appointments as the firm continues its rapid evolution to build the firm of the future.  “I’m thrilled to recognize our new leaders, whose valuable experience and commitment to Aprio’s values will drive…

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