by Josef Keglewitsch and Laura Hult, Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., L.P.A. Given the difficult economic times, we are all looking for ways to improve the bottom line. Even after combating some of the more traditional problems that erode profit such as raw material costs, machine rates, and labor expenses, a business' bottom line is still subject to significant exposure if … [Read more...] about Terms and Conditions: Contracting for Economic Certainty
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Understanding and Benefiting from Service Agreements
by Christopher Kleck, President, Pro Plastics Sales & Service, Inc. Ask any engineer to discuss the process of selecting equipment for purchase and he will point to vendor quotations, on-site testimonials and spreadsheets with important data regarding cycle times and through-puts. It seems that the attention to capital purchase is paramount. However, attention to what … [Read more...] about Understanding and Benefiting from Service Agreements
Inject Cash Into Your Bottom Line with the Research and Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credit
by Adam J. Herman, CPA/ABV, CVA, ASA and Michael J. Devereux II The Research & Experimentation (R&E) tax credit - also known as the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit - is now available to plastic molders and processors for such activities as designing molds or parts to meet customer specifications, improving customer designs, and refining or developing … [Read more...] about Inject Cash Into Your Bottom Line with the Research and Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credit