In this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, we sit down with Geoff Dawson from FANUC America Corporation to discuss the value partnerships bring to the world of industrial automation. Listen to the episode here: https://hubs.la/Q01R4ysJ0 #TheSoundofAutomation #podcast #industrialautomation #robotics #partnerships Bryan Powrozek, CPA, CGMA, MBA

In today’s always on, work-from-anywhere business environment, it is crucial to choose productivity tools that boost your competitive edge. Besides cost savings, the right technology stack can deliver gains in customer experience, employee engagement and your ability to innovate. The trick is making sense of the countless options out there. Here are five questions to help you and your team evaluate productivity tools with confidence. https://claytonmckervey.com/5-questions-to-ask-before-any-big-technology-investment/

On March 17, 2023 a stand-alone bipartisan bill was reintroduced which would allow immediate expensing of R&D. Learn what this means for taxpayers. https://claytonmckervey.com/is-immediate-rd-expensing-on-the-horizon/ #tax #researchanddevelopment

In this podcast episode we talk with Jose Rivera, CEO of CSIA. In advance of the annual CSIA conference coming up in May, Bryan and Jose discuss some of the challenges facing businesses in the industry today. https://claytonmckervey.com/the-sound-of-automation-challenges-for-system-integrators/

Attending the CSIA Executive Conference? Register for the Value Workshop and learn why it's so important to focus on your business as an investment, regardless of when you plan to transition ownership. Bryan Powrozek will be joined by Clint Bundy from The Bundy Group and Cathy Durham from Capital Valuation Group. https://www.controlsys.org/events/conference2023/2023valueworkshop #CSIA #valuation

Learn about the top drivers of #nearshoring and why many #manufacturing businesses are choosing Mexico. https://claytonmckervey.com/why-us-manufacturers-should-consider-nearshoring-to-mexico/

Review these key #dataanalytics considerations for revenue management and learn why data collection, analysis and modeling matter. If you need support identifying and viewing the #metrics that matter to your industry, our new At-A-Glance service can help. https://claytonmckervey.com/the-role-of-data-analytics-in-revenue-management/

To the surprise (and dismay) of taxpayers and practitioners, Congress has been unable to repeal or defer the requirement to capitalize and amortize R&E expenses under Internal Revenue Code Section 174. Learn what it means for your business. https://claytonmckervey.com/section-174-capitalization-is-here/ #section174 #researchandexperimentation #taxcredits

With a growing international focus on sustainability, more B Corps are emerging around the world, and for good reason. B Corp certification can bring advantages to for-profit organizations of virtually all sizes, from smaller local businesses to large multinational corporations. As a global company, it is important to understand how becoming a B Corp can positively impact your Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) strategy. Learn more here: https://claytonmckervey.com/?p=11493&preview=true #BCorp #sustainability #globalbusiness #FDI

If you are one of the many baby boomers planning to retire in the next few years, you probably know how important it is to have a #successionplan in place. By preparing now, you can carefully evaluate your options and maximize the #value of your business. Here are some basic guidelines to consider along the road to succession. https://claytonmckervey.com/planning-can-help-put-the-success-in-succession/

Do you have data within your systems that is difficult to access? Learn how our At-A-Glance dashboard service can help! https://claytonmckervey.com/at-a-glance-dashboards-that-matter/ #data #analytics #dashboards

Do you have a few minutes? Tell us about your #techstack! Successful businesses rely on #technology to operate efficiently. We are interested in learning what technologies you use to manage your most critical business matters.  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=callsGvZLkO6mZU2QjZNap1h5aPshsVPrxXzWBpjQ_RUNUxMTkJaMUNDQUpLMDE1M1dWV0VHTDFGNi4u&wdLOR=cDA8DA44B-95D8-4864-AA38-09A17FE3650D&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=2&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8_H1kAmd2CbhvhrFO59j3xhcSiK_Dmop9HyHvUob1_h6Z6zna_qJ_w1eNj86xhDQuYf1fzHPTEE15AQhBvfiQ8qvX9kNkw-CHth_3OUBRt5YCbyYY&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email

Do you spend too much time working in your business and not enough time working on your business? As an owner, regardless of when you plan to leave your business, it's important to treat it as an investment. Learn more and register for this exclusive @CSIA workshop. Bryan Powrozek will be joined by Clint Bundy from The Bundy Group and Cathy Durham from Capital Valuation Group. #CSIA #businessvalue

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