The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Nov 1 – Nov 5, 2021

At a glance: Overall markets continued their impressive streak higher with smaller companies leading the way. The infrastructure bill is already benefitting smaller companies as US-focused small company stocks excelled last week. The strong jobs report highlights workers are coming back at about 20 percent higher than expected likely due to Covid-related support ending in…

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Oct 18 – Oct 22, 2021

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At a glance: Overall equity markets remain strong with companies’ earnings driving the upwards momentum. With roughly 25% of S&P 500 companies reporting earnings, nearly 80% of companies are doing better than expected. Digital advertisers hit a major roadblock due to Apple’s recent iOS switch to require all uses to opt-in to ad tracking. The…

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The Next Hurdle in your ERC Claim: Financial Reporting

At a glance: The main takeaway: Industry experts have recommended using the loss recovery model in response to widespread confusion about reporting the ERC in financial statements. Impact on your business: The loss recovery model means you can report ERC claims sooner and avoids any need to amend previous financial statements, but you must be certain in…

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Top Tips for Overcoming IT Staffing Challenges

At a glance The main takeaway: Technology trends are fast-moving, especially given the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the traction has been coupled with intense IT hiring and retention competition. Impact on your business: Many coveted specialist positions are in high demand, which means business owners will need to be more diligent and forward-thinking in their…

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Top Tools to Help Businesses Attract Better Talent, Faster

At a glance Stay competitive: Highly specialized talent is hard to come by in today’s hot job market, so you need a recruiting and staffing team that’s ready for the challenge. Employ savvy solutions: The most important tools to attract the right talent include a robust network, curated database, top technology and the expertise of industry professionals.…

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Get Your Top ERC Tax Questions Answered

At a glance Schedule a consultation with our ERC team today The full story: The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has been a much-needed cash resource for businesses struggling under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic. But for many businesses one question lingers “Is the Employee Retention Credit taxable?” — especially since the IRS has released…

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A Better Approach to Building Your Cybersecurity Team

At a glance: Cybersecurity growing pains: Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand but appear in short supply, leaving businesses’ data security at risk. The root of the issue: One theory for the supposed talent shortage is that hiring models aren’t modernizing as quickly as the cybersecurity industry, leading those businesses to unnecessarily filtering out qualified…

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4 Qualities to Look For in Your Accounting, Finance and IT Staffing Team

At a glance: Stress-Free Staffing: Growing businesses are pressed for time and need staffing and recruiting experts who can fill positions with the right accounting, finance and IT talent. Don’t Settle: A one-size-fits-all approach to staffing won’t cut it; there are four specific qualities business owners should look for in staffing experts. Know Where to…

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Top Tools to Mitigate Hiring Risks in Your Business

Schedule a meeting with Aprio People Advisory Services for help with conducting thorough background checks. The full story: There are many tools and strategies businesses use to reduce hiring risks within their organization. But perhaps the most important methodology at an HR team’s disposal is what we at Aprio like to call “PUREs,” or “previously…

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