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COMBATTING A FALSE SENSE OF CYBERSECURITY

September 2, 2019 by Kelly Payton

The Wrap

COMBATTING A FALSE SENSE OF CYBERSECURITY

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Cyberattacks pose one of the greatest risks to the profitability and longevity of businesses in today’s economy, and, at the end of the day, businesses have a responsibility to protect themselves against the threats that cybercrime poses. Why does cybersecurity matter, what makes your company most vulnerable and what should businesses do to be prepared?

In this episode of The Wrap, Amy Williams and Justin Headley, CISSP, CISA connect with Kim and Paul to talk about the importance of having a defensive mentality, an educated team and the necessary tools when it comes to protecting your company against cyberattacks.

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LEARNING THE ROPES OF R&D

August 16, 2019 by Kelly Payton

The Wrap

LEARNING THE ROPES OF R&D

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The good news is that many companies that put forth an effort to improve their own products and processes are eligible to receive the R&D Tax Credit, which can boost their bottom lines. The bad news is that some companies never even know it.

Floyd Holliman, CPA, Member in the Firm’s Tax Division and leader of the Firm’s Specialty Tax Services Group, joins Kim and Paul to discuss the R&D Tax Credit, what the credit used to be. what it is now, what products and activities could make your company eligible to benefit from it and what common pitfalls companies face.

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THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

August 5, 2019 by Kelly Payton

The Wrap

THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

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Government contractors have seen immense growth in recent years, but they also face unique challenges—from compliance and regulatory requirements to finding the right people for the right jobs. How can businesses operating in the government contracting industry position themselves to take full advantage of today’s opportunities?

Listen in as Hobie Frady, CPA and leader of the Firm’s Government Contracting practice, offers commentary about the state of the government contracting industry.

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THE HEAD HUNT FOR HIDDEN TALENT

July 25, 2019 by Kelly Payton

The Wrap

THE HEAD HUNT FOR HIDDEN TALENT

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Hiring motivated, qualified employees is an integral part of any business’s success. Finding the right employees with the proper skills and experience can place your company on a trajectory to maximize effectiveness and reach your highest goals. But with today’s low unemployment rate, finding and appealing to the right candidates is tougher than ever.

Kim and Paul host David Salters, CSP, TSC, a Member and the Director of Sales and Operations for Warren Averett Staffing & Recruiting, to uncover how businesses should create a recruiting strategy, how to know if your business is offering benefits that can compete with others and what new technology may mean for the types of employees businesses need.

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCKCHAIN

July 1, 2019 by Kelly Payton

The Wrap

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCKCHAIN

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Blockchain is an increasingly hot-button topic, and business owners are attempting to predict how this revolutionary technology will impact their companies. We know that blockchain is expected to transform the ways that businesses conduct their financial operations and accounting systems, but what should business leaders know now in order to set their companies up for future blockchain success?

In this episode of The Wrap, Kevin Wang and Dana Canterbury join Kim and Paul to define blockchain, discuss its current state and forecast what blockchain’s implications may be in the future.

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